Let me point out two errors in the title of this post. First, the plural of chama in Swahili is 'vyama', not 'chamas' like English speakers say. Second, the term self-help group is a “development-friendly” way of describing a chama, …
Self Development and Personal Relationships
Most resources on self development focus on how it can help you get ahead in the business world and take control of your finances. Personal development is more than that, however. It's a way of improving yourself all over and strengthening …
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | Brain Imaging Predicts SAD Success
Scientists use brain imaging to predict cognitive behavioral therapy success. Study links science to cognitive behavioral therapy success.
The Power of Positive Thinking and Business Success « Business …
I came across this enlightening article by Jessica Lee called The Power of Positive Thinking and Business Success. She talks about how our mind is so powerful, and our thoughts control how we live our every day lives.
40 Top Motivational Speakers & Authors Online | Matt Morris | The …
This list of the 40 Top Motivational Speakers and Authors gives an objective analysis of the most popular motivational speakers online.
My Oprah Moment | Constructing Life Coaching
I scratched Oprah off my bucket list the day before my 40th birthday last week in Vancouver. It was spectacular and I thought oh so fitting for me to spend the last day of my 30s with the fabulous Lady O. Even though there were …
Your Tips For Building Self-Confidence | A Merry Life Weight Loss …
Welcome to A Merry Life! If you're new please subscribe for future updates. Thanks for visiting! In addition to my concrete goals, one of my more “soft” goals for 2013 is to build my self-confidence. This is something I need.
Caregiver's Self-Esteem, Optimism Impact Stroke Patient's …
For stroke survivors and their caregivers, feelings of self-esteem, optimism and being in control affect the other person's levels of depression — and they.
"REFUGE: Stories of the Selfhelp Home" Shows at Studio City Festival
“REFUGE: stories of the Selfhelp Home” reaches back more than 70 years to tell the story of the last generation of Holocaust survivors and a little known Chicago community that has provided a home to more than 1000 Jewish …
TVXQ's Changmin received Psychological Counselling! ~ Latest K …
In the episode of KBS2's 'Moonlight Prince' that was aired on 5th, Changmin revealed that there was a period of them when he was really afraid when he saw group of students wearing uniforms. Changmin confessed, “Maybe they were just …
Eyes on Gun Violence, Lawmakers Propose Expanded Mental …
The director of "Silver Linings Playbook" is expected to help promote a bipartisan measure to broaden access to mental health care, especially as veterans return from war.
The 25 Most Motivational Quotes Of All Time | Right Wing News
1) “The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses – behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights.” — Muhammad Ali. 2) “Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than …
Islanders Get Thomas, but Salary Rules Are the Motivation
In a trade designed to guarantee that they reach the salary floor, the Islanders acquired Tim Thomas, the Bruins goalie who is sitting out the season to be with his family.
Depression and the Limits of Psychiatry – NYTimes.com
The recent revisions to the DSM's definition of depression are based on a questionable conception of what is "normal." Why is that dangerous?
The Rhythm of Resting in Awakened Awareness
After the awakening transition subsides, life falls into its more regular rhythms. There are good times and bad times. People still cut you off in traffic, and other people talk about you behind your back. You are in no way a “perfect” human being, but such a phrase means little to you anymore. You are resting in your spiritual awareness. In this place, you can see how people act and react from their unconscious programming. What people say and do to you is rarely ever about you; it’s simply a reflection of the world they see and…
Cold weather – is it dangerous for your health?
The medical evidence is clear: winter severely affects the health of the heart and other organs. According to research, cardiac problems and strokes increase by 20{2879bc8f2cf0c7badc0ba0b91bc88170008fa0b1cee68ceb4afb7fd46d4bfeb9} – 25{2879bc8f2cf0c7badc0ba0b91bc88170008fa0b1cee68ceb4afb7fd46d4bfeb9} (at least) during the winter months. Excessive cold increases the blood pressure and it also exacerbates back problems and skin diseases. Excessive cold: what is happening in…
Quick Vegan Mincemeat Cupcakes
These cupcakes are some of the easiest you can make. There is no butter to soften or milk to mix in. The batter mix will also keep in the fridge for a couple of weeks once you’ve made it so you can easily make a few cupcakes at a time if you want. I personally prefer to make these as mini cupcakes so they are bite-size but you can make them muffin sized or standard cupcake size too. This recipe is also great if you have any leftover mincemeat from Christmas. It might be a little harder to …
Keep Your Eye on Your Goals No Matter What Comes Your Way!
(Video-Source by kannanssss) Without failure we would never learn to do better next time. All of the negatives that seem to try to divert us from reaching our goals are there to make us better at what we do. Persistence is a unique mental strength, a strength that is essential to comb at the fierce power of the repeated rejections and numerous other obstacles that sit in waiting and all apart of winning in a fast moving, ever changing world. Highly successful men and women…
5 Quotes by Spiritual People: All The Relationship Advice You Will Ever Need
We often ask for relationship advice from our friends, parents, co-workers and even strangers (because sometimes it is easier to pour your heart out to a complete stranger than to a best friend). Sometimes we get good advice, sometimes we just get an understanding shoulder to cry on and sometimes we get heart-felt and sincere advice, that is. . . NOT good. Bad, actually. Terrible, to say the least. Because any advice that you receive from people that like you, is rooted deeply in their personal beliefs, past experiences and popular assumptions. And there is no guarantee that THEIR beliefs, opinions and past experiences will help you with YOUR relationships. So why look for …
Quotes of Wisdom: Dalai Lama on the Paradox of Our Age
The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings, but shorter tempers; wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints; we spend more, but have less; we buy more, but enjoy it less. We have bigger houses and smaller families; more conveniences, but less time; we have more degrees, but less sense; more knowledge, Related posts: Quote of Wisdom: Michael Ellner Quotes of Wisdom: Roger Walsh
Keep doing what you’re doing
There are times, aren’t there, when we all need a bit of ego stroking? You know, tell me you love me or I’ll scream! Sometimes it’s easy to get exhausted and feel unappreciated. So here’s a metaphor that might help at such times. Imagine going to the theater to see a brilliant show, except for the fact that the lighting keeps going wrong. …
Time to say goodbye
For Wordless Wednesday, let me share with you a video of Chantalyne singing “Time to say goodbye” last weekend. This performance earned her the title of Vars Idol 2013 (a father’s right to brag a little). (Somehow the embed seems to have stopped working. The video on YouTube is at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPG-nX_jmoQ.)
Another Year has come to an end
Another Year has come to an end, many things may have come to pass within this year, some were great others were not so good. But the good news is we made it through another year through this hectic and semi-chaotic world of ours. Now people will make new years resolutions they will try hard…