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The Power of Music Therapy : 10 Essential Therapeutic Characteristics of Music

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 13:34:10 GMT

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The Power of Music Therapy : 10 Essential Therapeutic Characteristics of Music

Music has an amazing power to influence our emotions and behavior. It stimulates many different parts of the brain and body. It can reduce stress, aid relaxation, alleviate depression, and help store and recall information. Music can affect our emotions without our even being aware of it.

Therapeutic Characteristics of Music:

1. Music captivates and maintains attention, stimulating and utilizing many parts of the brain.

2. Music is adapted to, and can be reflective of, a person’s ability.

3. Music structures time in a way that we can understand.

4. Music provides a meaningful, enjoyable context for repetition.

5. Music sets up a social context by setting up a safe, structured setting for verbal and nonverbal communication.

6. Music is an effective memory aid.

7. Music supports and encourages movement.

8. Music taps into memories and emotions.

9. Music and its related silence, provide nonverbal, immediate feedback.

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7 Successful Ways to Become a Smarter Person

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:06:45 GMT

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7 Successful Ways to Become a Smarter Person

Boosting your mental faculties doesn’t have to mean studying hard or becoming a reclusive book worm. There are lots of tips, techniques and habits, as well as changes to your lifestyle, diet and behavior that can help you flex your grey matter.

Here are 7 ways that will help you become a smarter person:

1. Brain exercises.

2. Good Brain Foods.

3. Always learn something new.

4. Read quality books.

5. Reduce television watching.

6. Learn a foreign language.

7. Meditation is a very powerful tool for becoming smarter.

Exercise your mind and you will become happier and smarter.

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10 Debunked Myths: Myths About Our Brain

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:57:23 GMT

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10 Debunked Myths: Myths About Our Brain

Brain Myth #1: We only use 10 percent of our brain.

Brain Myth #2: You can’t change your brain.

Brain Myth #3: Memory decline is inevitable as we age.

Brain Myth #4: Brain damage is always permanent.

Brain Myth #5: We need to buy very expensive stuff to improve our brains.

Brain Myth #6: The brain does not make new brain cells.

Brain Myth #7: Schools should just focus on basic skills like Reading and Math.

Brain Myth #8: Playing Mozart to babies boosts their intelligence.

Brain Myth #9: Videogames are always a waste of time.

Brain Myth #10: Crossword puzzles, or our daily job activities, are the best way to keep one’s mind sharp.

Myths about the mind have been particularly hard to debunk since the mind is not amply understood. However, over the previous few decades, scientists have learned much than enough to disgrace a few important mind myths:

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Boost your creativity: the Brainstorming

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:06:57 GMT

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Boost your creativity: the Brainstorming

Brainstorming definitions:

A method to get ideas from persons who are potential contributors. No criticism or discussion of ideas is allowed until all the ideas are recorded. The ideas are critically reviewed after the brainstorming session.

A group process used to generate a large number of ideas about specific issues in a non-judgmental environment.

A technique teams use to generate ideas on a particular subject. Each person in the team is asked to think creatively and write down as many ideas as possible. The ideas are not discussed or reviewed until after the brainstorming session.

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How Would You Spend the Last Day of Your Life?

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:06:14 GMT

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clipper's remarks: What happens if you found out that the next 24 hours will be the last of your life, how would you live it?

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How Would You Spend the Last Day of Your Life?

What happens if you found out that the next 24 hours will be the last of your life, how would you live it?

Maybe:
- Would you spend the rest of your life having meaningful moments with yourself and the people around you?
- Or maybe would you eat great food, drink, dance or listen good music.
- Or to you want to make sex with your love?

I believe that people should live everyday of their life like it is their last. To live in a world where people take nothing for granted would be a great place. You never know who or what you’ll encounter next, and that is why you have to be ready for the unexpected.

So: Live Life Like It`s Your Last Day!

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Top 10 Most-Positive Habits of Life

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:22:42 GMT

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clipper's remarks: “Good habits, once established are just as hard to break as are bad habits”
Robert Puller

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Top 10 Most-Positive Habits of Life

“Good habits, once established are just as hard to break as are bad habits”
Robert Puller

Habits have a very important role in your life. The character of a person is determined by his habits. You can start seeing the benefits of most-positive thinking in your life when you apply positive thinking consistently. You can and must make positive thinking one of your good habits and enjoy a better quality life.

1.Set goals.

2. Stop worrying.

3. Appreciation.

4. Don’t be afraid by failure.

5. Find a good mentor.

6. Start everyday with a positive mind-set.

7. Practice gratitude.

8. Cultivate patience.

9. Always learn something new.

10. Respect and treat your body right.

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How you can heal your life : Foods That Heal

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:03:08 GMT

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How you can heal your life : Foods That Heal

There are a great number of foods that are healing in nature to the human body. A lot of of these foods may surprise you. The following collection of facts offers details about diverse foods popularly thought to have healing properties. Many of the following foods or tips are supported by research.

Apples

Carrots

Apricot

Zinc

Avocado

Almonds

Sunflower Seeds

Cheese

Chicken Soup

Hot and spicy food

Citrus fruits

Ginger

Mushrooms

Sea Vegetables

Honey

Fluids

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Ten Simple Tips for a Stress-Free Morning

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:43:57 GMT

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Ten Simple Tips for a Stress-Free Morning

Starting your day on a positive trend is one of the most important things you can do. Your morning sets the tone for your day and a simple, effective morning routine can make all the difference. If you begin the day badly they will continue on the same way. Here are some ideas & tips for a stress-free start to a day:

Organize for tomorrow today

Sleepyheaded child:

Set your clocks ahead:

Family departure Lounge:

Encourage spouse to help in morning activities:

Breakfast:

Take the time to exercise

Freeze your keys:

Check important things that might change your day

Try saying a morning prayer.

These are ideas and tips that can simplify your morning, and get you off to a stress free day.

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10 Ways to Make Real Friends

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:18:16 GMT

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10 Ways to Make Real Friends

Spending time with oneself in some fruitful introspection is something that many people want for, but unhappily do not find time for the same. When this solitude becomes loneliness, it can get problematic. Finding original friends is not at all hard provided you hold an available psyche and be sure of yourself. Always remember that tomorrow’s friends are in fact today’s strangers. So if you are looking for tips for making new friends, read further tips.

We take some ideas and suggestions for how to have real friends:

Look accessible.

Accept people the way they are.

Create your own opportunities.

Involved at church.

Volunteer.

Get online.

Be nice to others.

Be a good listener.

Be interesting, not boring.

Be patient.

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How to Take a Power Nap for More Productivity

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:15:26 GMT

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clipper's remarks: If you not have time for a full-out siesta but even naps as short as 20 minutes can make a big difference in your energy level, ability to concentrate, and general outlook.

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How to Take a Power Nap for More Productivity

If you not have time for a full-out siesta but even naps as short as 20 minutes can make a big difference in your energy level, ability to concentrate, and general outlook. Scientists have long researched the positive effects of napping, and now there is growing evidence to suggest that power napping can increase productivity levels and even uplift your spirit.
A powerful way to combat a daily fatigue is by learning how to effectively power nap during the day to recharge and go into round two with full energy.

If you want to take a nap at work, I suggest trying a few of the following tips:

- Announce your nap to yourself and your colleagues

- Get comfortable

- Collect your equipment

- Eat right

- Control your nap environment

- Don’t feel guilty.

- Be prepared for grogginess when you wake up.

- Wake up on time

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How Can I Improve My Good Sleep Hygiene?

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:29:12 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Good “sleep hygiene” means everything that helps maintain your health by keeping your mind and body rested and strong.

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How Can I Improve My Good Sleep Hygiene?

Good “sleep hygiene” means everything that helps maintain your health by keeping your mind and body rested and strong. The idea of sleep hygiene is like a dental hygiene. Both rely on nightly or daily rituals for consistently good hygiene. Just as you get in the habit of brushing, flossing, and visiting your dentist regularly, you must implement a nightly routine of healthy habits to improve your sleep hygiene. Follow these sleep hygiene tips to help assure a good night’s sleep.

- Eat lightly to induce sleep.

Wait until you are sleepy before going to bed

- Create the right environment.

- Pre-sleep rituals help to initiate relaxation each night before bed.

- Don’t nap.

- Avoid sleeping pills, or use them cautiously. Avoid drugs.

- Exercise regularly, but not right before bed.

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How to Maintain a Good Posture When You Work at a Computer

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:50:48 GMT

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How to Maintain a Good Posture When You Work at a Computer

Computer posture is important, is a key to health. You will probably spend many hours sitting at your PC and how you do this will have implications on your health as well as your productivity.
Good posture is a combination of a lifelong habit, a healthy body, and awareness. It is possible to fix bad posture, but it is a lot easier to start with good posture in the first place.

1.Customize your chair.

2. Rearrange your workspace.

3. Reposition your monitor.

4. Keyboard tray

Ergo Tips:

Alternate your hands.

Get a headset for your phone.

Get a document holder

Use a forearm rest.

Take a 3-minute break every 30 minutes.

Seek medical attention for recurring discomfort or pain.

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How to Make a Powerfull Eye Contact

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:13:33 GMT

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How to Make a Powerfull Eye Contact

One of the important tools we have that build relationship with people is our eyes.
Eye contact is one of the easiest forms of body language to use, but one of the most complicated to master. High-quality eye contact sends good feelings to others and makes you seem interested , while bad eye contact can make you seem distant and indifferent, and can even offend others.

Here are the most important tips for a powerfull eye contact:

Be confident the more you believe in yourself

If talking to a group, look ahead and above the crowd.

Look into the person’s eyes

The best way

Do not scan.

Mimic the speaker’s level and intensity of eye contact.

Be carefull with blinking,

Mirror her (his) eyes

Good eye contact must be complemented by a authentic smile,

Pupil size is very important in eye contact.

Practice!

First 10 Red Flags in Your Marriage

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:36:11 GMT

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First 10 Red Flags in Your Marriage

It is human nature to ignore the problems we are having at house. However, marriage problems will only get worse if they are not identified and dealt with.
Each marriage relationship is unique, but there are general warning signs and red flags that indicate troubles in the marriage.

Here are a few of the more common warning signs of a troubled marriage:

1. Communication

2. You are the last to know.

3. Looking for distractions.

4. The fights become more and more persistent

5. Decrease in sexual passion.

6. Less time spent together.

7. Too much analysis.

8. Acting like strangers.

9. A change in appearance.

10. Depending on others.

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The ‘worst sleep’ of the week: Sunday Night

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:40:54 GMT

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Sunday is the hardest night of the week to get a good, undisturbed sleep, research suggests.

The study of 3,500 adults, commissioned by the hotel chain Travelodge, found nearly 60% of workers have their worst night’s sleep on a Sunday
More than a quarter of those surveyed admitted to calling in sick on Monday after having a dreadful night’s sleep.

The survey also found as many as 80% of people slept soundest on a Friday night, at the end of the working week.

Disrupted sleep has been blamed for a lack of concentration at work, increased irritability towards bosses and even for falling asleep at the desk.

Nearly half of those questioned said they suffered from a lack of concentration which lead to mistakes, one in three became irritable with their boss and colleagues and a fifth said they had nodded off at some point.

Up to 23 million British workers claim to lose an hour’s sleep every night because they dread going to work the next day, research has shown.

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