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What Is Hypno-psychotherapy? By : Ian Wharmby Psychology is the study of human behaviour. It seeks to look at the motivational drives within an individual and offer an explanation to the behaviour that is demonstrated. Psychotherapy is the use and application of psychological knowledge to help people understand themselves and begin to make appropriate changes, or to be comfortable with who they are. Memory Research Misses The Obvious By : Abraham Thomas Research laboratories around the world sought the location of human memory. The research had followed diverse leads. One clue related to the branched inputs of nerve cells, called dendrites. Branch growth was assisted by a protein called cypin. Some memory disabilities were related to deficits in cypin. So, one possibility was that nerve cells grew new branches to store memory. New branches could represent added memory. But, human memory was ... An Expert System Powered By Uncertainty By : Abraham Thomas The Artificial Intelligence community sought to understand human intelligence by building computer programs, which exhibited intelligent behavior. Intelligence was perceived to be a problem solving ability. Most human problems appeared to have reasoned, rather than mathematical, solutions. The diagnosis of a disease could hardly be calculated. If a patient had a group of symptoms, then she had a particular disease. But, such reasoning required prior knowledge. The programs ne... Your Power Of Real Concentration By : Dale Odeyemi Your two main steps towards developing strong concentration… recognising the essential… and leaving out the non-essential. Why Do We Laugh at Jokes? By : Mar Why do we laugh at jokes? Self Arising Impression And Judgement By : Shen Gerald When we interact with the world and others, are we really engaging the external environment or are we really just interacting with our thoughts and ourselves? The Power Of Knowing Yourself By : Dale Odeyemi The basic principle of knowing yourself is that every person is responsible, in control and generate their own thoughts to the life they encounter... Improve Your Self Awareness For Personal Growth By : Kevin Sinclair Self awareness involves being conscious of who you are and how you will react in certain situations – but it’s also more than that. What to look for in an NLP Trainer and NLP Training By : Gemma Bailey Some vital points to consider before parting with your cash. EFT or Emotional Freedom Technique - A Most Effective Self Help Treatment By : Steve Harold EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique is a highly effective self help tool for the removal of emotional blocks to success in life. It is both rapid and easy to use. Visual Thin Slicing By : Laura Bellomy,CCP, LEED® AP My sisters and I used to play the Biography game when we were younger. We would go to the airport to watch all the people coming and going and make up stories about who they were, where they were going to or coming from, what they did for a living, what their families were like, what interesting little secret they were hiding, etc. We inferred all of this just by looking at them, and we evaluated each other’s biographies on a pass / fail basis, and of course for creativity! Sound familiar? It sh The Effects of Smoking and Drinking On Mental Proficiency By : Denny Soinski Research indicates that smoking "primes" the brain for later addiction to alcohol and perhaps other drugs. Research also demonstrates that smoking and alcoholism result in diminished thinking ability. Since 50 to 80% of alcoholics smoke, then most alcoholics are hurting their mental proficiency due to smoking and drinking. This is especially problematic for youth who smoke and drink. How We Became Who We Are By : Leslie Reynolds Benns A simple look at how our psyche is formed. Looking for the Recipe for Success? Well, Here It Is! By : Edward M. Brancheau Do you desire the recipe for success? There is no secret answer per se but it's really a lot easier than most people believe it is as long and you can follow step-by-step directions. The Nature of Children's Play By : JS In play, children expand their understanding of themselves and others, their knowledge of the physical world, and their ability to communicate with peers and adults. This digest discusses children's play and its relationship to developmental growth from infancy to middle childhood. The digest also suggests ways in which educators and other adults can support children's play. Advantages and disadvantages of Online Counseling By : tuva24hs This kind of professional assistance is meant to cover some gaps that the traditional counseling might have. First of all, as any online service, it can go with you anywhere you go. Many times, people postpone their asking for help due to lack of time Develop Your Subconscious Mind Power By : Dale Odeyemi After conducting many studies of intelligence and creativity, Professor Simonton has found that there is no real relationship between our IQ and creativity. Holysync (Binaural beats) vs. Isochronic Tones By : Evelyn G. Isochronic Tones have proven to be more effective than than Holosync, and Binaural Beats for stress relief. Subconscious Mind Beliefs By : Dale Odeyemi The great paradox of life then, is that each of us is a vast ocean of potential, but we take ourselves to be a small wave on top.... Changing Behaviours By : Ian McKenzie Changing any behaviour is very difficult for most people. We normally experience some success in our desire to change, and this is invariably followed by a relapse to former behaviours. Ian McKenzie discusses useful strategies for Health Professionals to assist clients in changing their behaviour. How to Understand Your Behavior By : Rudy Silva Having good behavior is the same as having good health. When you don't have stress or anxiety, your behavior will be normal and you will have good health. But when you feel stressed out, your behavior will not be good. Discover in this article what causes bad or unwanted behavior. Understanding behavior is the first step in doing something about any behavior that you want to change. Are You Under Mind Control? By : JK Ellis How to determine if you're under the influence of mind control and how to gain control of your life. Overcome Shyness in 5 Small Steps By : Roberto Bell 5 small steps to improve your confidence. This article will tell you what to do in order to ease your shyness and build a stronger self. Symptoms of Depression – Are You Depressed? By : Alex Matis Unlike a depressed mood, which anyone experiences every now and then, depression is a serious mental disorder that needs therapeutic attention. To realise that someone suffers from depression one must know the symptoms of depression. Types of Depression Medication: Classic Anti Depressants By : Alex Matis Among the types of depression medication available the classic anti depressants are by far the ones most commonly used. Users of such treatments for depression should know the chances and risks involved when using them. Seniors’ Walking is a Powerful Health Benefit By : Nick Hurd One of the most enjoyable ways to strengthen muscles and get in shape is walking. Walking for seniors is not only fun, it is free and you can walk anywhere. Many streets are designed with sidewalks or special paths for bicycles that are ideal places for safe walks. There are so many benefits in walking for seniors, that there is no excuse to not get started! Subconscious Power By : Dale Odeyemi Your subconscious mind is infinite, out of it all ideas, impulses and feelings you need to know will come to you... Procrastinating because of procrastination By : JohnB Those who put off the delaying of a duty which is most often directly associated to perfectionism. For people who suffer from procrastination they often feel very stressed and guilty.. Mind Subconscious By : Dale Odeyemi You can avoid having to ponder over, or rack your brains, for the answer to every situation you find yourself in... The Real Success Requires Assembly Instructions By : Melanie Hudson We would all like to attract more success in our life and the money that comes with it. But we are tired of listening to those old promises. Never Jump To Conclusions By : Jeffrey A Solochek Over the past, jumping to conclusions, especially the wrong ones, has cost me so much. Like when taking a test of some sort, they always say that your first answer is almost always the most correct. Often, when someone leaves me a brief message and I hear nothing else from that person my mind will start racing and I'll come to the wrong conclusion. If I had just trusted the universe will always provide for me then maybe I could have saved myself a lot of unnecessary grief. Feeling stuck? Five tips to help you get unstuck and back on track! By : Lorraine Cohen Staying self-motivated is a challenge for many; requiring decisions and action to sustain momentum and when people feel stuck, they feel stressed, frustrated and angry (often at themselves!) because they are not where they want to be in their business or personal life. You might wonder how people can lose steam in moving forward on an idea they were initially enthusiastic and pumped about. Business Success Tip - Become Your Own Cheerleader! By : Lorraine Cohen What’s your definition of success? The fact is that success means different things to each of us. Do you measure success by how much money you make, your possessions, or social status? Maybe you count how blessed you are to have great friends, a happy marriage or peace of mind as successes to celebrate? I count all of the above as successes! The CIA Subliminal Program By : What do the CIA and subliminal messages have in common? Is it really possible to influnce someone through subliminal technologies? Find out in this article! Dealing With Change By : Dr. Jennifer B. Baxt, DMFT, NCC, DCC Change can be a wonderful experience for many people. It can be exciting and something that can break up the boring monotonous routine that can get on just about anyone’s nerves over time. There are, however, times when a particular change is not welcome and actually causes some stress on the person who is affected by the stress. Are Sleeping Pills the Only Way? By : Dr. Jennifer B. Baxt, DMFT, NCC, DCC If there is one thing that many people are guilty of, it is looking for the quick fix instead of trying healthier alternatives first. There are some people who try many alternatives before they turn to conventional medicinal therapy, but more will unfortunately opt for the pills rather than give alternatives a fair chance. Self Esteem And Negative Thinking - Hypnosis And Your Brain By : Learn the secret behind success. Improve your self-esteem and create success in your life.