How to Use Humor to Improve Your Relationships

How to Use Humor to Improve Your Relationships

Author: Mike Moore

Humor has long been considered one of the most effective tools to judge the quality of any relationship. If there is laughter present you can assume that the relationship is a healthy one. When the laughter ceases you can be quite certain that the relationship is on the down slide. This laughter barometer can be applied to any relationship at home, at work and at play. Laughter means that you’re having fun and fun means that things are going well.. Take a look at the relationships around you. Do the couples laugh a lot together? Has the laughter stopped in some of your relationships?

Simplify - and Be Happy

Simplify - and Be Happy

Author: Megan Tough

People’s lives today are jam-packed with great projects, ideas, to-do lists, errands, things we should do, things we could do, duties and obligations. No surprise then, that many of us feel
we barely have time to do the things we have to do (or think we have to do), let alone spare time for fitting in anything extra.

Why do we insist on keeping ourselves so busy? We have trained ourselves to believe that to be busy improves our chances of success in this world. The "no pain, no gain" mentality. Also, our minds love to be active. For many high achieving types, taking "mental time out" is tantamount to laziness!

The Basic First Aid for Child Care Programs

The Basic First Aid for Child Care Programs

Author: Granny’s Mettle

We cannot help but accept the fact that children do get into trouble and sometimes emergencies when they are left in childcare programs. We just have to pray that most injuries sustained are minor such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, among others.

But when serious injuries and emergencies do happen, caregivers and childcare program administrators should have the proper and basic planning and first aid needed in times such as these.

Dont Be a Worry Wort!

Dont Be a Worry Wort!

Author: Harriet Hodgson

Everyone worries. As bothersome as it is, worry isn’t all bad, and can actually work for you. Worry can give you a jolt of energy, spark your creative thinking, and help you to meet deadlines. The trick is to keep worry under control and these tips will help you do that.

1. Identify the source. Though it can take days, weeks, or even months, identifying the source of your worry is time well spent. You may feel anxious all the time, for example, constantly looking over your shoulder, and thinking something awful is about to happen. Once you’e identified these feelings as anticipatory grief you can do something about them.

Alcohol Addiction and Obesity

Alcohol Addiction and Obesity

Author: Barbara Camie

People who consume too much alcohol have good chance of making it to the Obesity chart. Pure alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. Endocrine disorders, hypothalamus dysfunction and pineal gland tumors can cause obesity. But many a times the primary reason behind obesity is Over eating. And if that is complimented with excessive drinking, it won’t take much time before you find yourself in a severe life threatening problem of obesity.

Teach Your Children - Without Them Knowing They Are Learning!

Teach Your Children - Without Them Knowing They Are Learning!

Author: B. Ellis

The great thing about children is they absorb knowledge like a sponge. The downside to this is that they are typically wise to the fact that they don’t want to sit down and be taught, fortunately as parents we can think of ways around that! Here are some great ideas of ways to promote learning with your children.

The Breakdown of Relationships and Why They Fail

The Breakdown of Relationships and Why They Fail

Author: Jack Crow

All females need sexual tension from a prospective or existing partner to consider having or continuing to have, a physical relationship with them. Lose this from the start and you will become mayor of the friend zone.

Definition of sexual tension - Cocky and funny. A loud mouth, walking the thin line of winding her up without overly offending her. Posing as a challenge and not doing everything she says without a bit of give and take.

No sexual tension = a dead relationship.

Inevitable Changes and Changeless Connections

Inevitable Changes and Changeless Connections

Author: Steve Brunkhorst

Sometimes change is pleasant. A child is born. A new career begins. A goal is accomplished. At other times, a difficult transition brings tough but necessary growing pains.

As we saw on September 11, 2001, change can also be tragic, devastating, and senseless. Yet we slowly heal without forgetting the special people lost or the value they brought to our lives.

In his book, “Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes”, William Bridges pointed out that the outer forms of one’s life can change instantly. Yet our inner reorienting to important relationships and activities is a process that requires time.

Flatfeet in Children: When Are They A Problem?

Flatfeet in Children: When Are They A Problem?

Author: Christine Dobrowolski

There are high arch feet and low arch feet and many different foot types in between. Many individuals have flatfeet, but do not have foot problems. All of us are born with flatfeet and some of the greatest athletes have flatfeet. But, flatfeet are a problem when the arch completely collapses in combination with excess inward rotation in the foot. This type of flatfoot causes excess stress on the joints, ligaments and tendons in the foot and ankle. If not treated appropriately, tendon and joint problems will develop.

Mental Health Stigma - What Can We Do About It?

Mental Health Stigma - What Can We Do About It?

Author: Sonia Devine

What is Stigma?

Stigma is the use of stereotypes and labels when describing someone, and it is often attached to people who suffer from mental health issues. We don’t fully understand how the brain works yet, but one thing we DO know is that it is an organ. Yet our society doesn’t readily accept brain disorders the way we accept other organ disorders. Why is this so?

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