NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS SUCK!

We all have our fair share of New Year's Resolution, well, at least most of us. It inspires us to start anew. It gives us a clean slate. But do we really follow through?

Are You Self-Esteemed?

http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/self-esteemed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=self-esteemed

Have you ever thought about your worthiness and capabilities?

Reasons Behind Holiday Blues

There is a wide array of reasons why people experience Holiday blues. Here are the main reasons:

·  Reminders of loved ones lost: Holidays make us reflect. For the most part, our thoughts turn to beloved family members and friends who have passed away.

·  Loneliness: Holidays could make us feel lonely without a significant other. Furthermore, separation from family members can be especially painful now.

·  Financial hardship: Giving to others is one of the Holiday joys. If your financial resources are very limited, you are likely to feel insufficient.

·  In search of sunlight: A lot of individuals are adversely affected by the relative loss of sunlight they experience at winter. This phenomenon is called: seasonal affective disorder or SAD.

4 Last Minute Gifts

http://www.blogher.com/4-last-minute-gifts-kids-or-grown-ups-your-life

"I've found four last minute gift-giving ideas with some things you might have around your house. If you don't, well, good luck out there. Godspeed!"

Words From George Jean Nathan

"A man reserves his true and deepest love not for the species of woman in whose company he finds himself electrified and enkindled, but for that one in whose company he may feel tenderly drowsy."

George Jean Nathan

How to Stop Panic Attacks Fast when you are having a Panic Attack?

Don't just "manage" your panic attacks. Stop them altogether.

Sarcasm Makes You Smarter

Regular exposure to sarcasm can increase creativity and problem solving skills. While a straightforward statement calls only for basic comprehension, sarcastic ones need multiple levels of comprehension. The listener should take into consideration the experiences, points of view, and biases of the speaker and incorporate the information into analyzing what is said.

Studies have shown that the phrase “yeah, right” was used sarcastically 23% of the time it was blurted out. More to these, it has been found that the using sarcasm increased when the conversation is taking place online.