MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'be happy'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:36:20 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5029315&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F9dFxEIRj2BA%2F Unlocking the riddle of what makes humans happy is the subject of much research, aimed perhaps at finding a formula or creating a map to help us in this endless and universal quest. The following are 10 recent studies that examine the factors at play in human happiness. 1. Disproving the myth of the grumpy old man… Stanford research conducted over a period of a dozen years suggests that age brings increased happiness, balance, and even ability to get along with others – contradicting the stereotype of the grumpy old man. That comes as good news to a society that is, itself, growing older; baby boomers can look forward to leaving behind the frustrations and let-downs of youth, and gain an appreciation for each moment as the time to enjoy them dwindles. 2. Keeping up with the Joneses... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5029315 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 06:45:17 +0100 5029315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008726&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FsrvorhNwPLk%2F Do you have a friend or colleague who complains constantly? If you do, you’ll know how you feel after a conversation with them: tired, drained, feeling a bit fed up about your own life. Do you know anyone who’s always cheerful and positive? If you talk to them, you’ll feel quite differently afterwards: enthused, re-energized, happy. I’m guessing you can see why positive thinking matters. By being grateful for the good things in life – instead of moaning about the bad ones – you’ll find that your mood is better, and that almost miraculously, more good stuff starts happening to you. It’s easy, of course, for me to tell you to “look on the bright side!” – but I know that’s easier said than done. So here are five ways to be more positive about life, every single day: #1... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008726 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:06:08 +0100 5008726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803570&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F-maF8n3xDXg%2F Slipped into the doldrums? Feeling sad and low and lonely? We all feel this way from time to time. Often, all we need is a good distraction to shake us out of the funk. Here are 45 quick and easy mood lifters that you can use right now: 1.Tell a good joke – or ask people nearby to tell you their favorites. I just read this one, in the intro to Tina Fey’s book Bossypants. “Two peanuts walked down the road. One was a salted (peanut.)” And a personal favorite: “What do you call cheese that isn’t yours? Nacho cheese.” 2. Follow funny people on twitter.  I am partial to goofy humor and silly puns, so Ellen DeGeneres always gets a giggle from me @theellenshow. Conduct a search on twitter to see if any of your favorite comedians tweet. 3. Spend a few minutes watching babies giggle... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803570 Mon, 09 May 2011 06:54:37 +0100 4803570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780501&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FXPVZyC9yd54%2F Do you enjoy your work? Maybe you do – you have a job which you love, and which you find interesting and fulfilling. Or maybe you don’t – you hate your job but you have to stick with it because you need the money. Chances are you fall somewhere in the middle: you have good days and bad days, and you could definitely be happier than you currently are. So, here are seven little ways to be happier at work, right now. #1: Be Friendly to Your Colleagues In some big offices, people might not even say “good morning” to one another. It costs nothing to be polite and friendly to your colleagues. You might think that you have nothing in common with them (especially if you’re just working a temporary job for money) – but if you strike up a conversation, you may well find that they share... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780501 Wed, 04 May 2011 04:05:08 +0100 4780501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4759062&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2Fhr5bAq9qgos%2F Conclusion Goal setting can be a powerful source of motivation and it activates universal laws like the law of attraction.  It is a wonderful tool. Try out this exercise and become one of the top 2% in the world. I hope you liked this article and found it useful. If you would like to read more from Daniel M. Wood you can find more at his blog Looking to Business.com. He has a free newsletter “Your Path to Your Dreams” which is an email course that will help you move quickly towards your goals, when you join you will even receive a free copy of his ebook “How to Make Selling Easy”! Join Your Path to Your Dreams Today!   Don’t Forget To Follow Us On Twitter! : How To Increase Self Discipline How To Motivate Yourself (Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Impro... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4759062 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:52:46 +0100 4759062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4759063&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FHQw2wbCjlEU%2F What is a greater priority in your life: happiness or success? While it is possible to achieve both, we often sacrifice one for the other when making major life decisions such as what career to pursue, whether to move to the suburbs to afford a bigger house, or whether to attend a family event if it means getting less work done. The science of happiness, also known as positive psychology, basically studies human behavior and positive emotions with the aim of determining what factors can result in an increased level of happiness. The conclusions from this research can provide interesting insights into how we can maximize our happiness. The following concepts are featured in the book Happiness Hypothesis, which is a great book for learning about the findings from happiness research. Does In... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4759063 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:20:28 +0100 4759063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4575263&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FgvlBzbZrzXk%2F “Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen pounds nineteen and six, result happiness. Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure twenty pounds ought and six, result misery.” (Mr. Micawber, in David Copperfield by Charles Dickens – 1850) You already know this secret, really. But maybe you don’t like to think about it. If you’re trying to improve your financial situation, you need to either: Spend less Earn more Even in the post-credit-crunch world, it’s all too easy for us to put items on a credit card. It’s all too easy to run up thousands of dollars of debt – with our spending constantly outstripping our earning. I know how it feels. At times in my life, I’ve carried on spending and spending, hoping, like Mr. Micawber... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4575263 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:04:04 +0100 4575263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4482996&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FSCrYkCOJOew%2F You’ve probably heard the old saying “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” Perhaps you feel like it’s true. You look at other people’s lives, and you envy them. They seem to be doing so much better than you. They’ve got a great job. Lots of money. A happy home life. They seem to have it all. And you can’t help wishing that you did, too. But none of us ever really know what it’s like to live someone else’s life. Sure, your friends might be spending lots of money on dinners out, booze, fancy gadgets … but for all you know, they’re deep in debt, or working long hours in jobs they hate. No-one’s life is perfect – whatever it looks like from the outside. Plus, it’s a safe bet that some of your fr... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4482996 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 06:49:11 +0100 4482996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489987&cid=t_101089_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fez7w64zmA9g%2F Image via Wikipedia I drank to be witty – and I became a boor.I drank to relax – and I couldn’t stop my hands from shaking.I drank to feel good – and I suffered through sickening hangovers.I drank to be happy – and it made me depressed.I drank to be a good dancer – and it made me a stranger.I drank to be a good conversationalist – and I couldn’t pronounce the words.I drank to be sociable – and I became angry and resentful.I drank to help my appetite – and cheated my body of nutrition by not eating right.I drank to be a good lover – and I couldn’t perform.I drank to show I was a man – and became a slobbering, bawling baby.I drank to be popular – and lost my friends.I drank to enjoy life – and cont... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489987 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:05:00 +0100 4489987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4361340&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FMgUhDfIrS-Y%2F We all know somebody who seems bound and determined to be miserable. Everyone has times when they are unhappy, but there is a difference between experiencing sadness because of circumstances, and living an unhappy life. Even if you are basically a happy person, take a look at these lies that unhappy people love to tell and see if any of them are keeping you from experiencing the greatest amount of happiness in your life. 1.  Happiness has to wait until everything is perfect. Happy people understand that life has ups and downs and that the key to feeling at peace is accepting our circumstances for what they are and making the choice to find joy in imperfect times. This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t try to change your situation for the better. However, learning to be happy in the mids... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4361340 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:49:58 +0100 4361340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4338298&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FYG1rl4clS18%2F Mom might not have known everything, but there were several areas where her advice was spot on. It’s natural for young people to go through a period of doubting what their parents say and to lack the perspective to see the truth in the things they told us. But as we mature and grow older, we can look back on what our mothers (and other elders) told us and appreciate how right they were. 1. If all your friends jumped off a bridge, would you? I can still hear myself protesting “But mom, that’s just stupid.” The truth is, I did a lot of stupid things in my teens and early twenties because it’s what everyone else was doing – or worse, what I thought everyone else was doing. Learning to do things because they are the right choice for me has been a key to leading a calm, contented li... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4338298 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:20:53 +0100 4338298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4287598&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F50ckVVLeuAk%2F Imagine that you’re dead. There you are, in the coffin, or in an urn, your body reduced to a husk of meant-to-be’s. Everything you hoped and dreamed, all gone. Over. Pretty grim, eh? Now think about how you spent your time on Earth. Did you live life to its fullest or did you die before you really had a chance to live? Many of us die before we’re ready. We spend hours, months, years, engaged in activities which bleed life from us one miserable moment at a time Looking down at your corpse, think about all the things you spent your time on – the silly grievances you couldn’t let go of, tilting at windmills you had no power over, trying to be something you weren’t to impress people who didn’t even matter. All those hours wasted – just like your life. Im... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4287598 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 16:11:36 +0100 4287598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259238&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FxNNeH_kqs_Y%2F I read a lot of personal development material, online and offline – and there are two clear competing trends. One school of thought says keep striving for improvement. Keep doing more. Lose weight. Get fit. Make more money. The other says accept yourself just as you are. Love your body. Exercise if you like. Don’t look to money for happiness. Who’s right? Well, both approaches have advantages – and disadvantages: The Self-Improvement Junkies At its extreme, the self-improvement movement preaches the importance of constantly getting better. That has some obvious advantages: You’ll improve your weaknesses – areas which may be holding you back You may well improve your material conditions (your house, car, bank balance, etc) You can achieve great things, accomplishin... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259238 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:18:16 +0100 4259238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259239&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FniBqWtGWnGo%2F Conclusion Getting your subconscious working on your goals will bring you closer to success because your subconscious works on solutions 24 hours/day every day. It will present you with new ideas, insights and plans. 
Remember that the most important thing is that you act on these ideas and insights, because no plan ever mattered that wasn’t put into action. This was a guest post by Daniel M. Wood. You can read more from him at his blog Lookingtobusiness.com he writes about Sales Technique, Motivation and Success. By following his blog by email you will even get a free copy of his ebook „Double Your Income“ Don’t Forget To Follow PickTheBrain on Twitter! : Reclaim Your Dream, It’s Time to Come Alive Why You Should Read Personal Development Books (Source: PickTh... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259239 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 07:25:46 +0100 4259239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4238173&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FAVpsPGWuHvc%2F “I pretended to be somebody I wanted to be until finally I became that person. Or he became me.” ~Cary Grant Who do you want to be? I’m not asking who you are now or what kind of life you want to have, but what kind of person do you want to be? One of my favorite literary characters of all time is Atticus Finch from To Kill A Mockingbird. Gregory Peck played the role in the movie, and he perfectly captured the character of the quintessential wise father and a man of compassion, honor, and integrity. I wanted to know him, and I wanted to be like him. Role models are a good way to begin defining who we want to be. It may not be Atticus for you, but you probably know the people whose demeanor, behavior, and values are inspiring and motivating for you. You are a better person... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4238173 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 06:55:00 +0100 4238173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4230328&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FiW99Wa3kESA%2F Life can be so SERIOUS. We are stressed out from the constant pressure of our jobs and the ever-lurking-threat of being unemployed. The fate of our investments and savings are at the mercy of a fickle financial industry as well as unpredictable and ever-changing laws.  How will we ever manage to save enough to put the kids through school? And retirement – that may sound like a pipe dream – we worry that we may have no choice but to work until we reach the grave. It is all too easy to get caught up in the stress, the fears, and the general negativity that these thoughts can generate. And who would blame us – we are talking SERIOUS concerns! Sometimes you just have to be able to laugh at yourself. Take a step back, take a deep breath, and indulge yourself in a little reality check... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4230328 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 01:32:11 +0100 4230328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197403&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FrKmaO1LZAEw%2F If you would ask me what is the one thing most people in our society need, I would say fulfillment. One of the most complex human emotions and in my perspective, one of the noblest things to aim for in life. It is also something many people are far from reaching, and even far from understanding. Finding fulfillment has been a big topic in my life in the past few years, so big that it sort of overflowed and I ended up helping other people through my coaching to find fulfillment as well. There are lots of things to say on this topic. But I’ll keep it simple, in presenting my 4 steps guide to finding fulfillment. Step 1: Understand what fulfillment is. As an emotion, fulfillment is something very different from pleasure or other positive emotions. Pleasure is the basic positive emotion you ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197403 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 06:44:53 +0100 4197403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4168237&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FbNX71IxAVO4%2F I admit, I swiped this trick from a friend of mine, writer Alisa Bowman. One day, she wrote about how much it helped her to re-read positive emails from friends when she was feeling down and discouraged. I was a bit skeptical and felt sheepish the first time I tried, but soon that all melted away as I searched for and read some of the nicer things people have ever said about me. It’s easy to forget how much we really do matter in this world. In fact, it’s almost painful to type it out, as decades of social conditioning have taught me that I should disregard those feelings and instead focus on my shortcomings. The thing is, paying attention to the good things we have done and how much people like us for our unique personalities empowers us to continue to make good choices. I want you to... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4168237 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:44:43 +0100 4168237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4164731&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FbNX71IxAVO4%2F I admit, I swiped this trick from a friend of mine, writer Alisa Bowman. One day, she wrote about how much it helped her to re-read positive emails from friends when she was feeling down and discouraged. I was a bit skeptical and felt sheepish the first time I tried, but soon that all melted away as I searched for and read some of the nicer things people have ever said about me. It’s easy to forget how much we really do matter in this world. In fact, it’s almost painful to type it out, as decades of social conditioning have taught me that I should disregard those feelings and instead focus on my shortcomings. The thing is, paying attention to the good things we have done and how much people like us for our unique personalities empowers us to continue to make good choices. I want you to... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4164731 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:44:43 +0100 4164731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4134313&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FCv6MunBVyj8%2F Forget the roses and moonlight serenades, the secret to winning a place in a woman’s (or man’s) heart is a great big belly laugh. Laughter not only makes us feel good, it can also be the cement that seals the relationship. Laughter builds trust Laughing out loud releases endorphins and oxytocin, naturally occurring chemicals that help to relieve stress and increase feelings of well being and belonging. Oxytocin facilitates a greater sense of trust, which is important when establishing new relationships. When you are able to make the object of your interest laugh heartily, it floods his or her body with these feel good chemicals, making it easier for them to open up to you and start building a foundation of trust and intimacy. Better yet, laughter is contagious which explains why many o... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4134313 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:10:05 +0100 4134313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119788&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FLCjYE0Of-F0%2F “Anyone here look like slave to you?” In the eighties there was a hilarious BBC comedy sketch series called The Real McCoy and one of my favourite clips was from Miss Rees (Miserys!) West Indian Restaurant. In one scene, a customer sits down and waits for the waitress to take his order. She rolls her eyes, sucks her teeth and asks “Anyone here look like slaaave to you?” (see video @ 3 minutes 31 onwards) This lady knew she was beholden to no-one and took it to the extreme. But on a serious note, I think there is an awful lot of modern day slavery going on it our heads. As Jean Jacques Rousseau said “Man is born free, but everywhere he is in chains.” Of course, I am talking about psychological chains and as the apostle Peter said in 2 Pet 2: 191 “a man is a slave to whateve... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119788 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 04:34:59 +0100 4119788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4106104&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FgfT0NQvFL8c%2F My three-year-old seems to have an endless supply of energy. He is ready to go the minute the sun peeks over the horizon. And by ready to go, I mean, he’s ready to play, dance, and run laps around the house … in the morning. As adults, we tend to burn the candle at both ends, thinking we’re three years old, with an endless supply of energy. We stay up late, work hard, go to bed at irregular hours, and eat on the run. And then we wonder why we can barely crawl out of bed most mornings, let alone hit the ground running. While we can’t turn back the hands of time, we can get some of that zip back in our step. Here’s how to lose that lethargic feeling once and for all! Sleep Interestingly, one of the most important things you can do to energize your body is to give it... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4106104 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:00:41 +0100 4106104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4106105&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FYJpAkaFkgIg%2F My 11-year-old daughter gets furious with her older brother at least 67 times a day. It’s always the same: “Well he did ______ , so that’s why I’m ________.” Sound familiar? It should. I guarantee you’ve had the same conversation with yourself at least once this week. Life sets you on the wrong side of injustice (probably more than you’d like), but you should never allow another person’s issue or mood to affect your own. Change Your Focus: Time spent wondering what you did to deserve their negative reaction is time spent neglecting yourself. See life as a play, and all the people, good and bad, who step on the stage of YOUR life are actors in YOUR story. A few years back, I divorced my college sweetheart after an 18-year-relationship.  We did our best, but it was much hard... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4106105 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 19:04:11 +0100 4106105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4077636&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2Fdfthlqr_H6g%2F Emotions are a natural and basic part of life. They signal how we feel about a certain situation or occurrence, so we can take the necessary action to deal with the situation. Emotions in this sense aren’t positive or negative, but are more along the lines of constructive or destructive, depending on how they are utilized. Emotions can become destructive and cause serious distress when they become overwhelming and take over how we act, what we say, and what we do. This emotional high-jacking is where many problems emerge. The high-road and low-road Taking a closer look at the human brain and how it relates to emotions, we can examine two overall parts of the brain; the high-road and low-road. Both parts communicate with each other and help us navigate through the world. The low-road i... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4077636 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 06:02:20 +0100 4077636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4036972&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2Fc0lEJszTE5g%2F Here’s an idea: you already have the life you’ve always wanted. In fact, you’ve always had it. Confusing, I know. Most people don’t distinguish between the life that they actually want and the one they think they want. See what I mean? Plenty of people think they want to be fit and healthy, but what they actually want is to eat fast food and watch TV, so that’s what they do. Many think they want to be more open-minded, but what they actually want is to be right all the time, so they tune out opposing viewpoints. Simply put, whatever it is you actually want out of life is what you’re actually getting from it. Everyone has dreams, but not everyone pursues them. Without a direct connection between something you want and something you can do to get it, a dre... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4036972 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 05:22:10 +0100 4036972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3907809&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FyF9ti5TJROU%2F Today I thought I would take some time out and share some of the wisdom I have acquired after 4 happy years of marriage with my wife. After some careful consideration I realized that a blank page would not be an interesting post to read at all. It would be just too confusing. So what I do have for you to read today is 5 steps that I think could possibly help you not be as confused as I am written from my vast knowledge in the sanctity of marriage with my extensive 4 years of experience. Now before we dig deeper into these steps I would first like to disclose that the steps discussed here so far have worked for me. They were also written from a man’s perspective. Please use any of them at your own risk. Step 1: Compliment your partner aggressively. I tell my wife she is gorgeous everyday... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3907809 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:27:14 +0100 3907809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3885565&cid=t_101089_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F_WlFCYyD7Zg%2F If you read any personal development advice, you’ll rather quickly come across the idea that it’s important to focus on positive aspects of life. Rather than dwelling on what could be better or what you feel you should be doing, you’re encouraged to pay attention to the areas which are already going well. The concept makes sense: by concentrating on what’s good, we’re likely to be encouraged and motivated, and we’ll automatically start looking for ways to get more of the same. The problem, though, is how to focus on what’s positive in our lives – when it’s easy to dwell on mistakes and regrets. These are four simple techniques to try: Regular Gratitude Journal I’ve got to confess, there’s something about constant “be grate... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3885565 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:12:17 +0100 3885565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3298609&cid=t_101089_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FLZl8yU3h170%2F Laugh in recovery When I first came to Alcoholics Anonymous I quite quickly grasped the two concepts that have been the foundations of my sobriety, the One Day At A Time (ODAAT) principle, and lots of Meetings. For a few years this seemed enough, and indeed these two simple ideas are enough to keep me sober. But then I realised that there was more to living than just not drinking. I think this is where the Steps come in as the third concept of AA – recovery. If I follow the Steps (and don’t drink ODAAT and do lots of meetings) I think my life must get better and fuller. I often heard the chairperson of a meeting say at the end “you may leave these rooms and never drink again, if you so desire”. Someone once added “and be happy about it!” which is where AA is... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3298609 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:58:23 +0100 3298609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248703&cid=t_101089_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fu2rUjZodufk%2F in Recovery When I first came to Alcoholics Anonymous I quite quickly grasped the two concepts that have been the foundations of my sobriety, the One Day At A Time principle, and lots of Meetings. For a while this seemed enough, and indeed these two simple ideas were enough to keep me sober. But then I realised that there was more to living than just not drinking. I think this is where the Steps come in as the third concept of AA – recovery. If I follow the Steps (and don’t drink just for today and do lots of meetings) I think my life must get better and fuller. You’ve probably heard the chairperson of a meeting say at the end “you may leave these rooms and never drink again”. Someone once added “and be happy about it!” which is where AA is about ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248703 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:17:14 +0100 3248703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2389971&cid=t_101089_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FKwOgsPWWXfQ%2F Did you know that there is no “grumping, no frowning, no grousing, complaining, punching, slapping, hitting or killing. FOR ONE WHOLE DAY.” It’s National Grump Out Day! The day was started seven years ago by Janice A. Hathy B.S., H.B. She’s also the owner of Smile Mania, which “creates, develops and produces a variety of stress reduction programs and materials to improve the mental, physical and emotional health of children and adults.” Why banish grumpiness for a day? The goals for Grump Out day are: 1. To help people better understand the connection between negative attitudes, stress and health. 2. To see America give themselves permission to be friendly, playful, supportive and loving for just one day. 3. To lighten up our planet and reduce unhealthy... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2389971 Wed, 06 May 2009 13:45:55 +0100 2389971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=472280&cid=t_101089_109_f&fid=34794&url=http%3A%2F%2Fadseg-shu.blogspot.com%2F2006%2F03%2Fman-in-whom-there-is-no-guile.html The man walked in, and you would swear he was the late Vincent Shavelli, Fredrickson of One Flew Over the CooCoo's Nest; tall, gaunt, pale, long drooping face, the slow shuffle, wild out-of-control hair, the dull affect of schizophrenia, the wild eyes when listening, . "Why are you here?" "Well, on a violation [of parole] for burglary, but technically, I just took the screen off the window, then went and told the police. Now the time before that, it was actual burglary. I did it. I won't lie." "Why are you in the mental health program?" "I don't know, really. One woman told me we just couldn't understand each other. We didn't make no sense to each other. So she gave me this medication and it's much better. Yeah, I'm here because of communication." "Does your mind ever play tricks on you? D... Turn Your Head and Scoff blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=472280 Fri, 03 Mar 2006 19:14:00 +0100 472280