Self Improvement

Change Your Name - I have worked in the social services field for twenty five years. In that time I have seen a wide range of human emotions. I have seen everything from complete joy to utter tragedy. Even though there are times that I think I have seen and heard everything, a new story will come across my desk that will surprise and even shock me. I cannot believe how we

Introduction To Logic - The book, A Concise Introduction to Logic is a well written text that offers a user-friendly approach to rational concepts that do not always come naturally to many people. The book is easy to understand considering the subject matter. The author makes complex ideas relatively simple to understand.

Retire Early - I can’t think of many people who would not like to retire early. There are some hard driven types who may want to work for as long as they possibly can, but for most people, there is always that small dream of being able to retire early and enjoy the rest of their life. You may think this is a far-fetched dream and it is never something that you cannot have, but you

Using Works Word Processor - As word processors go, most will say that they love Microsoft Word, and that is all that they use. When you get a job anywhere, you will find that this is what they use as well, though some still use the WordPerfect software. However, for someone like me, I don’t want to spend that much money on that program when I have something else that

Algebra Tutor - Looking for math help can be embarrassing for some people. I had a lot of trouble finding a algebra tutor, but not because it was hard to find quality algebra help in my area. On the contrary, there are two very good colleges in the town I live in, and plenty of math tutors willing to pick up a few hours helping high school students do their homework. For me, however,

Techiques For Effective Communication - We all communicate every day. We talk with our neighbors, resolve disputes, write business letters, personal greetings and make the occasional speech. How well we communicate our ideas depends on the techniques for effective communication which we employ. Here are five proven techniques for effective communication to

Guns And Self Defense - It's tough to tell what the future holds. This can make any of us nervous at times. Maybe you start to jitter as you pace quickly to your vehicle through the dim parking level. Or maybe you get a bad feeling as you turn down a quiet sidewalk. There's no way of knowing what lies just around the corner. While it could be a mother with a stroller, it could also be a vicious assailant waiting to

Five Tips For Overcoming Social Anxiety - Social anxiety is a very common disorder. The causes are many, but most people can overcome social anxiety without professional counseling. If you have social anxiety, the effects can be very unpleasant. You may feel isolated, self-conscious or nervous in group settings and may even experience physical symptoms as well. Some people get sweaty palms,

Learn Greek - I never really started off to learn Greek, and if you had told me five years ago that I would one day be a huge fan of the Greek language and Greek literature, I would have been surprised at the time. Don't get me wrong – learning Greek is somewhat of a tradition in my family. It is just that we do not usually go in for modern Greek You see, there are a lot of great reasons to learn ancient

How A Persuasive Speech Topic Gains Adherents - You find yourself called upon to give a speech. What's the purpose of any speech? In a word, persuasion. You must convince your audience of your point of view. Whether you're lauding the candidate for mayor or talking about global warming, you need to give your listeners convincing evidence that your position on the subject is one they should adopt.

Fruitful Conversations On Controversial Topics - Most of us have been taught to never discuss politics or religion, the most controversial of topics, in polite company. The usual justification is that you are likely to offend or threaten other people's deeply held beliefs. However, it's entirely possible to debate in a way that is instructive for all parties.

Handling Difficult People - As someone who has to deal with a lot of customer service, handling difficult people has always been a part of my job. Nonetheless, it has also always been my least favorite part of my job. Fortunately, I never had to deal with difficult co workers. I work in a very friendly office environment where everyone gets along pretty well. Nonetheless, I see my share of difficult angry people

Improve Your Listening Skills - Believe it or not, one of the most important communication skills is silence! You may be the finest speaker around, but if you don't listen carefully when others speak, you're losing out in a big way. Good communication requires not only speaking your piece, but the exchange of ideas is an essential component. Do you sometimes find conversations lagging because you weren't

Living Beyond Abuse - Truthfully I have known for years if I ever had the opportunity to write something, what my topic would be. I am sure we are all familiar with the topic of abuse. There are many types of abuse and quite often we hear the devastating effects it has. Rarely do we hear the good, the success stories.Today I want to tell you my story with the hopes that by sharing it may help