5 Ways to Fight Pessimism
5 Ways to Fight Pessimism
by: Denni Gill
Some people are naturally pessimistic and are happy being so. They view themselves as pragmatic and as having a better sense of reality. Then there are those of us who feel weighed down by negativity and wish that we could be more optimistic. This is completely possible. It all lies in the way we perceive things...
1. Stress management
When we conceal our anxieties, they only build. Each concern can snowball into a feeling of being overwhelmed....
Alone But Not Lonely
Alone But Not Lonely
by: Denni Gill
In todays faced paced society, weve become accustomed to filling the eeriness of silence with fluff. We turn to many distractions as a means of escaping feelings of idleness or boredom. But the main thing we wish to elude is loneliness. Solitude does not have to alienating or lonesome. In fact, solitude and loneliness are distinctly separate.
The death of a loved one or the inability to find people who understand you can leave you feeling isolated....
Bamboozled
Bamboozled
by: Denni Gill
Heres the scenario: Julie, a hardworking secretary, lent money to her good friend Ray; $1300 to be exact. Ray had just moved to a new town and claimed that he needed two new suits: one for an upcoming wedding and one to wear on job interviews. Ray lived in a beautiful penthouse. He had a degree in Computer Science and was accustomed to the finer things in life designer labels, frequent travel, and spa week-ends. When Ray told Julie he would repay her and...
Help Your Child Do Better in School
Help Your Child Do Better in School
by: Denni Gill
Has Johnny seemed a little frazzled lately? Today, kids have more worries and face more pressures than ever before. Here a few tips to help your child focus on and do well in school.
1. Create a personal schedule
Recording everything that must be done on a calendar or "to do" list will help him to keep track of important dates and deadlines. If he keeps it in a visible place he will have no problem acknowledging upcoming events and...
Rebirth from the Ashes
Rebirth from the Ashes
by: Denni Gill
The legend of the phoenix can actually be found in several belief systems. It can be traced back to ancient Egypt when it was then known as Bennu or Bynw, a symbol of the sun god Osiris. Osiris was resurrected to life from serving as ruler of the underworld. Whether this mystical bird is attributed to the Chinese Feng-huang, the Jewish Milcham or even an emblem of Christ, the legend remains the same
After serving its life cycle, the phoenix...
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