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Positive Psychology
To begin my reflection, I’d like to do a quick summary of key features that I will refer to throughout my reactions. She divides the hows of happiness into ten main ‘to do’s’. She first provides evidence that you can in fact become happier. Second she has the reader reflect on their person level of happiness, third she gives an array of happiness activities and emphasizes the importance of finding one that matches your personal interests, values and needs. Forth, after introducing happiness activities she begins a categorization of those activities, starting with gratitude and positive thinking. Fifth, and the next set of activities is investing in social interactions, sixth managing stress, hardship and trauma, seventh living in the present, eighth committing to your goals, ninth taking care of your body and soul, and finally she describes ways of sustaining your happiness. She even adds a final chapter specific to those suffering from depression and anxiety. My main reaction to this book is very positive. She has successfully compiled numerous happiness activities and positive ways of sustaining and achieving them. I have read a lot of books pertaining to pulling oneself out of depression, PTSD, anxiety, etc. but this is the first scholarly yet personable book on achieving more than ones baseline.
By Katelind Sky6 years ago in Longevity
Future Prediction: Detailed life predictions free
Are you worried about your future? Struggling in your daily life? Not getting success? If you have these types of problems then you are right place. Astrology is an anicent science. its prediction reports are based on the planets and their position. Check some important facts of astrology that can help you.
By Horoscope Specialist6 years ago in Longevity
Positive Psychology
As I was reading through the notes and reviewing the readings, I came to the conclusion that I couldn’t pick just one thing to focus on. So, instead I am going to try and translate real world application to the research findings that have been discussed. Though positive psychology is the focus on reaching your optimal self I’m particularly interested in applying these concepts to individuals suffering from mental illness. Not to say these things are entire solutions, but more like helpful routines to incorporate into the lives of future clients and friends that are seeking to escape depression, PTSD, and in some cases, anxiety.
By Katelind Sky6 years ago in Longevity
Neuroscience
In the research article by McCabe and Castel their hypothesis asserts that brain imaging specifically fMRI and PET, which are usually displayed pictorially with highlighted brain areas of activation, have a significant effect on the readers’ conclusions concerning an articles credibility and are thus rated higher in scientific reasoning. They believe this is because it provides a physical basis for abstract cognitive processes. To substantiate these claims, they conduct three experiments to determine if a brain image has a significant effect on perceived credibility and what exactly about the image is persuasive.
By Katelind Sky6 years ago in Longevity
OSU Students, Their Technology and Their Personalities
Technology is used in a wide variety of ways. Whether for entertainment, cultivating information, sharing social information or completing online homework, technology has become a necessity in modern education and in many ways, social communication. The Ohio State University is no exception. I was curious to see not only what kinds of devices that students at OSU use most frequently but also why and how. My initial assumption was that, for the most part, students use technology to communicate, assist in organizing and planning and at times, to substitute for the ‘here and now’. After taking time to observe students around campus and interviewing a student in regards to these questions, I was not surprised to find that all of these assumptions seem to be true, at least generally. When cultivating this information I was able to make only one sold conclusion that would not constrain our understanding of technology use. How a student uses his or her technology, as well as the types of technology used, vary as widely as their individual personalities. This reflects their trait based behavior patterns which is largely affected by the situation, the task at hand and their state of mind. In order to support this conclusion, I will delve into some personality perspectives as well as continuously refer back to them in order to explain the wide range of technological functions. I will also reference my interviews and observations. The striking inconsistencies in technology use as well as the whys and how’s require that these suppositions allow for all aspects of this issue to be accounted for. By asserting that these differences range as widely as personality we are able to encompass all technological variety.
By Katelind Sky6 years ago in Longevity
New York Scary Tales - Fall In The Spring
Eric falls down a lot. As a result, he's learned to sense when it's happening and usually roll onto his back with a competence that a butoh dancer would admire. (I know this being a butoh dancer.)Sometimes though on the gravelly sidewalks he catches a little of what he calls "road rash" - minor scrapes and bruises. It's all part of a life that begins with a birth trauma.
By J. Gonzalez-Blitz6 years ago in Longevity
The Lilith Experience
This summer, my matron goddess has called to me. She has shown herself to me, and she has shown me just how many ways she can help me to change my life. I found the perfect mantra meditation for her on youtube. Just starting to work with her by researching her she has shown me she can heal my pain, my symptoms of illness. The first night I worked with her she made a Mixed Connective Tissue Diseases flare completely disappear. From then on, I started meditating with her every night. A lot of nights, I have deep experiences with her through visions in meditations and through thoughts and feelings she sends to me while I am in the meditative state.
By Megan Sutton6 years ago in Longevity
Vivid Dreaming
I was in third grade, age 8, when I started having intense dreams. Dreams: I was standing on my dresser. I leapt off the dresser and the world moved in slow motion as I came crashing to the ground. Slowly, slowly, slowly, I saw the ground approach closer and closer to my face. The pit of my stomach moving from the excited and terrifying feeling of falling to the sheer horror of about to smash into the blue carpeted floor. Just before I pounded my face into the ground I was shocked as a strong, pulling, upward motion grabbed hold of my body from the belly and swept me towards the ceiling. In my relief the motion took over me and I began flying through the room. In circles and figure eights I went flying gleefully and happily with an incredible joyous feeling for this new talent I had found. For hours I swooped through the room, laughing to myself at the extraordinary experience. It was vivid and more real than anything I had experienced in life. Weeks later, I could not tell if I had dreamt it or truly experienced it.
By Victoria Kert6 years ago in Longevity
Diabetes Freedom
Diabetes is a growing problem in Western countries precisely because of our diet and lifestyle. Studies estimate that over 30 million Americans have diabetes with over 84 million Americans being pre-diabetic or undiagnosed. The Western way of living is filled with chemicals and toxins. They’re in everything from your food to your cleaning supplies; from your clothes to your grooming products; from your home décor to the air in your home, and even the “fresh” air outdoors is filled with pollutants. Experts have linked these toxins to the root cause of Type 2 Diabetes. These toxins form fatty deposits around your pancreas, resulting in horrible symptoms and/or a worsened condition. Unfortunately, it’s near impossible to avoid toxins completely as they’re everywhere but you can flush them out of your body. Doing so will boost your health, while also helping to combat Type 2 Diabetes at the root cause, which also eliminates the symptoms and potential risks associated with it.
By Valentine Mike6 years ago in Longevity
The Ultimate Self-Care Ritual
In today’s busy, over-stimulated world, taking the time to slow down can often feel overly indulgent and unproductive, but it’s actually the opposite. Allowing yourself the time and space to rest and revive is one of the best ways to stimulate clarity and increase an overall sense of happiness.
By Marielle Lewis6 years ago in Longevity
5 Ways To Become a Great Athlete
Becoming a great athlete takes more than natural talent and athleticism. Although they are both important, they are usually out of your control. What you can control and what will make you successful, however, is how you use those gifts. Here are five tips on how to build on your natural skills to take you from good to great.
By Robert Cordray6 years ago in Longevity
