Archive for 'Psychology'
A Look at the Psychological Stages of Divorce and Your Children
April 9th, 2008. Published under Psychology. No Comments.
Psychologists recognize three major stages that families go through when they divorce, with each stage having its pitfalls and opportunities. “Opportunities” may seem like an odd choice of word considering the emotional pain that divorce inevitably brings, yet from a purely developmental point of view, any challenge in life can spur emotional growth.
The three stages […]
Deciphering the Meaning of Chinese Numbers
April 9th, 2008. Published under Sociology. No Comments.
Many Chinese customs are centered around the belief in the power of certain numbers, and the superstitions surrounding digits in Chinese culture only takes second fiddle to the role of specific foods. The pronunciation of these numbers also reflects the Chinese’s affinity with homonyms, where many digits are considered lucky or unlucky based on words […]
Birth Marks - A Blast From the Past
April 8th, 2008. Published under Psychology. No Comments.
The other day, I asked one of my lovely step-daughters if there was anything in life that made her feel uneasy without any obvious reason.
She said “No” and then added that “I don’t like to see people getting ’shot’ on TV. It makes me feel really upset.”
There was a curious expression in her eyes […]
From Cary, Illinois: Depression in Later Life
April 8th, 2008. Published under Psychology. No Comments.
Depression is a prevalent health care problem in other places besides northern Illinois, as it affects more than 19 million Americans, nationwide, every year, regardless of age, race, or gender. While depression is not a normal part of the aging process, there is a strong likelihood of it occurring when other physical health conditions […]
The Winner’s Secret
April 8th, 2008. Published under Psychology. No Comments.
Everybody wants to be a winner, but few people are. Most people struggle to hold their little worlds together. Few people soar; few excel.
What is the difference? Are some people just brighter, more energetic, more attractive, more talented, and more athletic than others?
Even a superficial amount of research will quickly show you […]
How To Overcome Anything With NLP
April 8th, 2008. Published under Psychology. No Comments.
How To Overcome Anything
There are two extreme types of people, with most falling somewhere in the middle.
The first are those who see, feel, and believe in what they want, and they win over and over again, and even overcome obstacles that would have crushed someone else.
An example is Donald Trump. […]
Questions Shape Worlds Out Of Infinite Possibilities
April 8th, 2008. Published under Psychology. No Comments.
A question is an inquiry. An inquiry creates an answering statement. The process of asking and answering questions is thinking. This thinking is also highly focused. Out of all the possible things you could be thinking of your attention has settled on a few ideas.
These ideas then bring about consequences or […]