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 'creativity'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:53:15 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181900&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F31%2Fif-i-could-go-back-to-college-id-be-a-little-more-practical%2F [If I Could Go Back is a series of articles that center around the college experience. Hindsight is 20/20, and sometimes the best advice we could ever give stems from experiences in our past that make us cringe just the tiniest bit.] “If I could do it all over again, I’d major in Education.” “Oh, me too. Either that or Business.” “I should have majored in Economics. At least then I’d have a real job.” These are not the words of slackers or lazy, “Generation Me” complainers. Nor is this a made up conversation invented by a conglomerate of strict parents hoping their children will study something safe in college. This dialogue was actually spoken, by real twenty-somethings, all of whom worked hard for good grades and big fellowships... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181900 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:25:14 +0100 5181900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169723&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FqhwgMNLdlIg%2F This was our sixth theme based week on Success Begins Today. The theme was marketing resources and featured quick response business cards. Due to some additional resources we spent two weeks on this topic. Theme: Marketing Resources Post 1: Low Cost Marketing Materials in Just Minutes Business Cards, Promotional Cards, and Nameplates are discussed Post 2: Creating a Mini One Sheet For two dollars and sixty cents, these were the best marketing materials I had ever created. Post 3: Mini One Sheet Tutorial Creating a mini one-sheet for your business is a great way to highlight your services. Post 4: Create Marketing Cards With MS Publisher Match your resources to your audience with these low cost items… Post 5: Quick Response Business Cards… Fast! Take your prospective client right to yo... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169723 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:41:39 +0100 5169723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140346&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FKLtNO4S65Hs%2F Creating a mini one-sheet for your business is a great way to highlight your services to others. In our simple tutorial today, we’ll use Photoshop to create a 4 x 6 inch graphic file at 300 dpi that we can have printed at almost any one hour photo lab. This tutorial requires that you have a recent copy of Photoshop and a basic working knowledge of the program. You can download a trial version of the program here. (Photoshop is a very expensive and complicated program. We’ll look at other alternatives to create files like this later in the week) To get started, download our mini-one-sheet template and open it in Photoshop. This is what the psd file looks like. Once you have the template open, look at your layers list. You should see the following. To fill out your one-sheet, just dou... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140346 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:45:39 +0100 5140346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139878&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F17%2F5-quick-facts-about-art-therapy%2F The very words “art therapy” can sound abstract (no pun intended!), and many people have little understanding about its origins, principles and purpose. That can easily create myriad misconceptions. Here, we lay out five facts about art therapy. 1. Art therapy has many uses. According to Cathy Malchiodi in her book The Art Therapy Sourcebook, art therapy is “a modality for self-understanding, emotional change and personal growth.” A vast field, art therapy has been used on a variety of populations, with everyone from young kids to the elderly, war veterans to prisoners and people with physical disabilities to those with psychological disorders. In her own practice, Malchiodi helps clients with everything from processing emotions to gaining personal growth. In her book, she explai... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139878 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:36:16 +0100 5139878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140347&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FpDjrPMJZzUg%2F A few weeks ago, a friend of mine from Toastmasters invited me to a local small business group mixer. The meeting was to be held at a small wine bar in town, and would be a great way to meet fellow entrepreneurs and business people. She said in passing, be sure to bring lots of business cards and some information on your business. Wow, I thought to myself, I have business cards but I don’t really have anything about my speaking business that I could share with someone. Since there are hundreds of people in this organization, I knew there would be a lot of opportunities to promote myself… but how? I needed something that I could share with people in a small, informal setting, that would let them know what I speak about and have contact information. My business cards were informative, b... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140347 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:47:05 +0100 5140347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139880&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F16%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-august-16-2011%2F Our society has an unshakeable desire to be “normal.” Whatever normal means. In fact, I have forsaken my own truth at times, because the idea of being normal, problem-free, low-maintenance, unencumbered by illness or age seemed too attractive not to embrace. But the fact is whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, physical or mental illness, financial issues or weight gain, being free of life and all of its abnormalities is near impossible. Why are we trying to hide ourselves in an effort to be perfect and illness free? I realized this after seeing friends I hadn’t seen in a decade. While at first burdened that my life had veered too far from normal (in both my personal and professional choices), I finally had to laugh at myself. I realized that all this pressure t... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139880 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:37:01 +0100 5139880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5131082&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38608&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLifeDev%2F%7E3%2Fkv70BoP2Rpg%2F “Do I contradict myself? Very well then I contradict myself, (I am large, I contain multitudes.)” ~ Walt Whitman, “Song of Myself” My brother’s incredible Walt Whitman tattoo. This month marks the five year anniversary of this blog and this Walt Whitman quote is one of my favorites of all time. It explains this site and myself perfectly. If you dug through the underbelly archives of this site, you’d see that there are some posts that are totally contradictory to what this site is about. When I started LifeDev in August of 2006, it was a productivity blog (like every other blog at the time). Then I switched to writing about creativity, and I still try to stick to that topic, but really now I just write about whatever tickles my fancy. There is no &#8217... LifeDev blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5131082 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:03:47 +0100 5131082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130651&cid=t_105262_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F15%2Fthrough-the-looking-glass%2F Title: Through the looking glass Scan or click to download 'Through the looking glass' The Skinny: Report from the thinktank Demos suggesting that key priorities tackling child poverty and youth unemployment; supporting parents at key transition points in their children’s development; and encouraging positive relationships with peers short form the basis of government strategy to deal with youth issues, particularly those to do with girls. The report identifies that British teenage girls experience worse rates of binge drinking, worse levels of physical inactivity and more frequent incidences of teen pregnancy than their European counterparts andevidence that twice as many teenage girls as teenage boys suffer from ‘teen angst’. Publisher: Demos Published: April 2011 Size: 1... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130651 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:53:14 +0100 5130651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5131080&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FuLzcKkboecQ%2F If you are in business or building a platform to promote yourself, you’ve probably had the need for effective marketing materials. Business cards, letterhead, reply cards, one sheets, and promotional flyers, are very helpful to get the word out. To get a good price, you have probably found you need to order a relatively large order and wait at least a week to get them back from the printer. This usually means that your materials are relatively generic and usually boring! But what about the times you are at a trade show and need a custom response card. How about when you are at a networking event and need to customize your business cards. You have probably taken out a pen and written additional information on the back. This week I’d like to show you how to create high quality promotion... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5131080 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:27:16 +0100 5131080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107606&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34958&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.counsellingresource.com%2F%7Er%2Fpsychology-philosophy%2F%7E3%2FEXkOnNHVjT0%2F If I've been absent from this blog recently, it's because I've had a relapse of an old affliction that used to give me sleepless nights and the feeling that words are battering the inside walls of my brain without finding a way out. Here are my two secret words for overcoming writer's block.Tags: creativity, work-life, writing (Source: Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life) Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107606 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:52:09 +0100 5107606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103377&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F06%2Fart-therapy-exercises-to-try-at-home%2F I’ve always loved art. Looking at interesting, unique, beautiful-in-their-own-way images and objects always has made me feel alive and happy.  As a child and teen, I also loved drawing, painting and creating everything from collages to greeting cards. And I loved losing myself in the work. So I was excited to learn more about art therapy, where clients create their own art to help them express emotions, better understand themselves and grow in general. In her book, The Art Therapy Sourcebook, art therapist Cathy A. Malchiodi describes various exercises that readers can try at home. Below are three that I found especially helpful. By the way, remember that this has little to do with artistic ability or the final product. Instead, Malchiodi suggests focusing on the process, your intu... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103377 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 16:35:08 +0100 5103377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077783&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F30%2Fculture-creativity-copyright%2F Situationist friend David Simon recently posted his forthcoming article “Culture, Creativity & Copyright” (Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal, Vol. 28, 2011) on SSRN.  Here’s the abstract. * * * Recent literature in copyright law has attacked the traditional theory that economic incentives motivate people to create. Although the onslaught of criticism has come from different directions, it all shares a similar goal: to move copyright law in a direction that reflects actual creative processes and motivations. This Article adds to and diverts from these accounts, arguing that creativity may be a product of memes: units of culture, analogous to genes, that replicate by human imitation. A memetic theory of creativity focuses on memes as the reference point for ... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077783 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 04:01:18 +0100 5077783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5078075&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38608&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLifeDev%2F%7E3%2FY-7GUaGECGQ%2F I was in a Chinese buffet last week, and found myself humming along with the oriental muzak. In fact, I couldn’t stop. Why was I humming along to music I’ve never heard before? A Coke poster redone It turns out I had heard these songs before, as they were Chinese takes on American melodies. They covered the likes of Celine Dion, Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson, with traditional Chinese musical stylings. (Or at least what I imagine to be a traditional Chinese “style”.) *** Why are musical remakes so well received? Because they’re a perfect blend of familiar and unfamiliar. A new take on an old story. Up-and-coming musicians sometimes get their start by remaking an old classic. Sometimes it fails badly, but breathing life into a classic is can be a great w... LifeDev blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5078075 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:09:28 +0100 5078075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069531&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F27%2Fthe-dangers-of-letting-your-online-persona-do-the-talking%2F Last week, while taking a break from work, I found myself reading through a friend’s personal blog. While everything was well written, and while the author herself did a careful job remaining anonymous to most of her readers, I couldn’t help but cringe at some of the stuff she was writing about. Personal stuff. Stuff that, once it’s out there, you just can’t take back. Part of my cringing was due to the fact that about a year ago, I was right there with her. I’ve had a personal blog for years, and it used to be the one place where I could completely dump my emotions. A creative writer who has to work (on non-creative writing) quite a lot to pay the bills, I don’t always get to spend the hours a day I’d like to on my own pieces — so whenever I... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069531 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:13:22 +0100 5069531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028452&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F14%2Fone-of-the-biggest-barriers-to-creativity-and-how-to-overcome-it%2F Anyone who writes — or creates anything that goes out to the public — knows that oftentimes the product is akin to putting your heart out on a piece of paper (or laptop, or canvas and so on). Vulnerable, scary and vomit-inducing. So even if you get 100 compliments and kind words, one negative remark roars above the rest. It sticks out and stays with you. Not only does it have you questioning your work but, worse, your worth. Or even just the idea of being evaluated gets under your skin. Instead of telling the truth or letting your creativity flow freely, limitless and liberated, you’re paralyzed because you’re thinking about what everyone else will be thinking. So one of the biggest barriers to creativity is, as you’ve probably guessed by now: concern over the critics — be they... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028452 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:15:04 +0100 5028452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976037&cid=t_105262_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fresearch-bytes-brain-complexity.html Bassett, D. S., & Gazzaniga, M. S. (2011). Understanding complexity in the human brain. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 15(5), 200-209.Although the ultimate aim of neuroscientific enquiry is to gain an understanding of the brain and how its workings relate to the mind, the majority of current efforts are largely focused on small questions using increasingly detailed data. However, it might be possible to successfully address the larger question of mind–brain mechanisms if the cumulative findings from these neuroscientific studies are coupled with complementary approaches from physics and philosophy. The brain, we argue, can be understood as a complex system or network, in which mental states emerge from the interaction between multiple physical and functional levels. Achieving further conc... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976037 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:52:00 +0100 4976037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976128&cid=t_105262_133_f&fid=39137&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.advanceweb.com%2Fblogs%2Fot_9%2Farchive%2F2011%2F06%2F27%2Fsometimes-you-ve-just-got-to-chill-out.aspx Probably the single most successful parenting trick we used throughout the wedding process was allowing A. to get away and "chill out" whenever she needed to do so. Planning and participating in a wedding is a highly stressful and exhausting activity...(read more) (Source: From Inside the Puzzle: Raising a Child with Autism) From Inside the Puzzle: Raising a Child with Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976128 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:19:00 +0100 4976128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953246&cid=t_105262_133_f&fid=39137&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.advanceweb.com%2Fblogs%2Fot_9%2Farchive%2F2011%2F06%2F20%2Fkids-will-be-kids-giving-them-a-place.aspx One of the big lessons that I learned from my wedding as far as experiments that actually work was the importance of giving kids the space to do their own thing. At my wedding, this translated not only to A.'s actions and antics, but to all of the children...(read more) (Source: From Inside the Puzzle: Raising a Child with Autism) From Inside the Puzzle: Raising a Child with Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953246 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:19:00 +0100 4953246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952993&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F17%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-june-17-2011%2F Most therapists, even before they were therapists, have a natural ear for pain. They are like magnets attracting people who are in dire need of a listener. I know because I was one of them. And over the years, I’ve learned that the real challenge underlying all of the stuff they talked about was acceptance. People felt rejected, heartbroken, beaten up emotionally because they felt that the life they were living wasn’t the life that they were supposed to be living. They mourned their inability to look a certain way, be a certain kind of person or get married and have kids by a certain age and be nurtured unconditionally by two loving parents. But life never unfolds the way we think it’s supposed to. And there is a lot of grief in that. One of the most painful things to con... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952993 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:07:40 +0100 4952993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945313&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FPQ42Xgc--qs%2F This post is for anyone who is trying to do artistic work (writing, painting, computer programming, sculpting, music composition and recording, whatever) – or trying to make money (entrepreneur, salaried, investor, whatever). People that desire to create and enterprise do a lot to build the world, but it’s often a lonely and frustrating path. And due to the nature of that, most creative and enterprising people make a key mistake. They keep trying to re-invent the wheel. Please stop doing that.   When you get into a new field, you start by getting a hang of the basics. You dabble, experiment, maybe read or research a little on the topic. This is all good. But then, a lot of artistic/enterprising people make a serious mistake – they get all their lessons on how to imp... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945313 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:28:05 +0100 4945313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945299&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FEPvUi0y4CJU%2F Amazing! That’s what you say when you encounter something new and exciting. Something different. Something outside the box. That is what creativity is all about. It’s discovering new things. It’s taking an existing item and tweaking it. It’s dreaming up a new idea, writing it down, and taking action to create it. It’s fun to be creative. The other side of creativity can be depressing. It’s the time when new ideas fail, when people don’t laugh at your jokes, and when you give that speech and someone in the audience falls asleep. Some days it’s tough being a creative. If you are a creative person, you need to meet three interesting people, that can help you take your creativity to a new level. They can help you when writers block comes or your ... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945299 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:22:15 +0100 4945299 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911732&cid=t_105262_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FXwJlD7WaC0E%2F Post from: BlissTree Motivational Mantras: Patti Smith Gets Through Rough Days With Polaroids (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911732 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:07:46 +0100 4911732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893556&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F03%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-june-3-2011%2F It’s easy to slip into the “coulda, woulda, shouldas” of our lives. There’s the trip you didn’t take. The relationship you might have ended too soon. The career that sits, still waiting to be pursued. And though it maybe difficult to admit, it’s not the boss that held you back or the friend that slighted you. In fact, there’s probably some true to the saying that “you are your own worst enemy.” It’s the weekend again. It’s June. Summer is upon us. Why not take the time to reflect on why you’re holding yourself back? A few days ago, I asked our Facebook friends what’s the best decision they ever made. It was one of our most popular topics and we received responses on everything from living to accepting their life.... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893556 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:16:55 +0100 4893556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883676&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F31%2F10-steps-to-conquer-perfectionism-2%2F Perfectionism. It’s the enemy of creativity, productivity, and, well, sanity. In The Artist’s Way, author Julia Cameron writes: “Perfectionism is a refusal to let yourself move ahead. It is a loop — an obsessive, debilitating closed system that causes you to get stuck in the details of what you are writing or painting or making and to lose sight of the whole.” But you don’t even have to be creating anything to be crippled by perfectionism. It can also frustrate your efforts as a mom, a wife, a friend, and a human being. Because no one and no thing is perfect in this blemished world of ours. I tackle this adversary everyday. And although my inner perfectionist clearly has hold of my brain many days, I do think I am handcuffed less often by the fear of mes... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883676 Tue, 31 May 2011 10:52:40 +0100 4883676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4853259&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FNIeIykc1oBE%2F Do you remember those magical times in your childhood when you could lose yourself in your imagination? You could become anything and anyone, and life was full of infinite possibilities and exciting potential. Logic didn’t get in the way, blocking your sense of freedom and joy. And if life was miserable, you could escape from it all through the creative, imaginative world you made for yourself. It’s no accident that as children we practice all sorts of situations and personas, trying them on for size and preparing ourselves in a safe and harmless way for whatever life might have in store for us. And that free-thinking, creative imagination is more than just a trial run at real life. It’s an invaluable tool when it comes to the resilience and creativity needed to solve life’s proble... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4853259 Mon, 23 May 2011 04:53:48 +0100 4853259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4852942&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F21%2Fthe-link-between-creativity-and-eccentricity%2F It’s common knowledge that creatives can be eccentric. We’ve seen this throughout history. Even Plato and Aristotle observed odd behaviors among playwrights and poets, writes Harvard University researcher Shelley Carson, author of Your Creative Brain: Seven Steps to Maximize Imagination, Productivity and Innovation in Your Life, in the May/June 2011 issue of Scientific American. She gave several examples of creatives’ strange behaviors: “Albert Einstein picked up cigarette butts off the street to get tobacco for his pipe; Howard Hughes spent entire days on a chair in the middle of the supposedly germ-free zone of his Beverly Hills Hotel suite; the composer Robert Schumann believed that his musical compositions were dictated to him by Beethoven and other deceased luminaries fro... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4852942 Sat, 21 May 2011 16:30:10 +0100 4852942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828985&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F16%2Fover-40-playful-yet-practical-ways-to-cultivate-creativity%2F This article is designed specifically for marketing mavens but everyone can take away some good ideas, regardless of your profession. What are some of your favorite creativity-boosting activities? What helps you get those creative juices churning? (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828985 Mon, 16 May 2011 12:06:04 +0100 4828985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828987&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F14%2F8-reasons-why-twitter-can-make-you-happy%2F I’m a huge fan of Twitter, and I’ve tried to persuade several people to give it a try. (My greatest triumph: convincing my sister to use it. Seeing my sister in my Twitter feed — that makes me very happy.) We’ve all seen how Twitter can play an unprecedented role in world events and in news communication. But on a very personal, routine level, there are several (other) ways in which Twitter can boost your happiness. After all, is it just a coincidence that a blue bird is both the symbol for happiness and the symbol for Twitter? Probably yes, I know, but still, it’s a happy coincidence. 1. Twitter allows you to pursue your passion — even if only in your imagination. A key to a happier life is to have fun – people who regularly have fun are twenty times ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828987 Sat, 14 May 2011 16:30:58 +0100 4828987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820920&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F13%2Fusing-music-to-relieve-depression%2F Caught in a terrible conundrum of whether I should break my diet over New York Super Fudge Chunk or Chunky Monkey at Ben and Jerry’s yesterday, I was reading the different fliers pinned to the community bulletin board inside this 200 square feet of ice-cream heaven. One flier read: “Got the blues? Learn to play them!” I don’t know whether to blame the kids or my depression for my stupidity (the death of my brain cells in the prefrontal cortex), but I had to read these seven words four times (that’s 28 words) before I understood the message, which is an important one: Music can help treat depression. Back before my Prozac and Zoloft days, music was my sole therapy. I pounded out Rachmaninoff’s “Prelude to C Sharp Minor” as a way of processing... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820920 Fri, 13 May 2011 15:37:54 +0100 4820920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4794896&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F06%2Fthe-greek-miracle-how-ancient-greek-philosophy-can-save-you-or-at-least-improve-your-life%2F Former nightclub owner Nicholas Kardaras died ten years ago. That’s right. For a few minutes his pulse was flat. Then he “pulled a Lazarus” as he describes it. He was revived and clung to life for a bit with the help of a respirator. When he finally emerged from his coma, he was a changed man. Plato, Pythagoras, and the other ancient Greeks saved him. That’s what he says in his new book, How Plato and Pythagoras Can Save Your Life. A drug addict living the glamorous life, rubbing elbows with the likes of John F. Kennedy, Jr., Tom Cruise, and Brooke Shields, he decided to turn all of his time and energy toward ancient Greek philosophy? Why? Kardaras writes: After my post-coma resurrection, I was desperate to better understand the universe and my purpose within it; I guess that a ne... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4794896 Fri, 06 May 2011 17:45:18 +0100 4794896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762849&cid=t_105262_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F8izzhHbkdFE%2F Darold Treffert, M.D. is considered one of the foremost experts on savantism in the world. Dr. Treffert has published two books on savant syndrome: “Extraordinary People: Understanding Savant Syndrome” in 2006 and “Islands of Genius: The Bountiful Mind of the Autistic, Acquired and Sudden Savant” in 2010. […] In his efforts to raise public understanding about autism and savant syndrome he has regularly appeared on programs such as 60 Minutes, Oprah, Today, CBS Evening News and many others. Dr. Treffert was a technical consultant to the award-winning movie Rain Man that made “autistic savant” household terms and he maintains a very popular website at www.savantsyndrome.com hosted by the Wisconsin Medical Society. Dr. Treffert was gracious enough to have a wide-ranging conve... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762849 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:06:39 +0100 4762849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4758787&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F27%2F8-reasons-why-waiting-in-line-drives-us-crazy%2F I’m a very impatient person, and standing in a slow-moving line is one of those very small, maddening aspects of life that drives me crazy. As often happens, however, when I learned more about the experience, it became more interesting to me. I happened to read a paper by David Maister, The Psychology of Waiting Lines. The piece is aimed at people who operate stores, restaurants, doctors’ offices, and other places where people fuss about being kept waiting. Of course, most of us are the ones standing in line, not the ones controlling the line, but I was fascinated by getting this insight into my own psychology. Maister’s main point is that the actual time we’re waiting may have little relationship to how long that wait feels. Two minutes can pass in a flash, or two ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4758787 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:49:52 +0100 4758787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762945&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2F3DC5cpBc4lM%2F I’ve been working with a book editor for the last few weeks to put together an outline and proposal for a new book based on this blog. At the suggestion of Michael Hyatt, I decided to focus on one specific area, and research the material extensively. This has been a fun endeavor and the outline is taking shape. Yesterday I wrote a preface page which is a basic synopsis of the book. This was more difficult than I first thought. I used Michael’s great book proposal program as a guide and expanded upon the basic outline. To get some ideas, I looked at the preface pages and table of contents of a half dozen popular personal development titles. Most were concise and gave the reader a good idea what the book was about. I only had one problem. None of them really drew me in. Most were... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762945 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:18:00 +0100 4762945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742467&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F22%2F9-tips-to-quit-nagging%2F From what I hear from other people, it’s clear that I’m not the only person who struggles with nagging. It turns out that being a nag is just as unpleasant as being nagged — so finding strategies to stop nagging brings a real happiness boost to a relationship. But even though no one enjoys an atmosphere of nagging, in marriage or any partnership, chores are a huge source of conflict. How do you get your sweetheart to hold up his or her end, without nagging? One of my best friends from college has a very radical solution: she and her husband don’t assign. That’s right. They never say, “Get me a diaper,” “The trash needs to go out,” etc. This only works because neither one of them is a slacker, but still — what a tactic! And they have three children! That&#821... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742467 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:30:02 +0100 4742467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734711&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2Fa0SRPTq2BxY%2F I just got back from a Caribbean cruise for creatives that was one of the highlights of my life. I met some very interesting people, heard great speakers, and had a chance to share ideas and brainstorm. I also had a chance to climb a waterfall and experience a foreign marketplace. When I got back home, I was on a creative high like no other. My mind was racing with ideas, and I couldn’t wait to get started on some new projects. Then reality hit. I went back to work to find problems. I bent over to tie my shoe and threw out my back. Unexpected expenses on a variety of things came up one after the other I went to fill up my car and gas had gone up over 4 dollars a gallon. A Variety of depressing and painful things. Things we all face. But why does the pendulum have to swing from positi... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734711 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:41:01 +0100 4734711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724291&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FuDYlNubU0LY%2F As a creative, I love to invent and modify things. The status quo can be boring, and I love to put my unique signature on most things that leave my desk. I’ve learned though, that my creativity is many times inwardly focused. I like to change things and do things MY way. While this may resonate with others, it often is just a distraction. I’ve discovered what really matters is what customers think about my ideas and projects. The phrase “What’s in it for them,” has become my mantra. The hard part of an outward focus is determining what people truly want. You can do surveys, ask questions, or look at web traffic. For example, in 2009 I changed my blog template to a new, more sophisticated design. I used rotating graphics on the front page to highlight new topi... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724291 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:28:34 +0100 4724291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4715036&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2F3BD2nAiuyaI%2F As a creative, one of the hardest things to do is to share our ideas with others. We have a picture in our heads of our creation, be it a book, recording, or possibly a painting or an invention. We can see it clearly, but we need to share our ideas with others to bring the item to fruition. If we have a book idea, we need to communicate that to a publisher. If we have a song, we need to get it recorded. If we have an invention, we need investors to get behind the idea. We need to sell others on our creation. The easiest way to get started is to collect facts and figures about our product or idea. We put these on paper, arrange them in a logical fashion, and add bullet points for emphasis. We now have a logical appeal for our product. Many people stop here. They are the Joe Friday’s o... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4715036 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:10:22 +0100 4715036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4709248&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F13%2Fthe-power-of-re-framing-or-would-a-ranunculus-by-another-name-be-as-beautiful%2F The other night, it was my turn to host my children’s literature reading group — I’m now in three of these groups! Partly because I am in three of the groups, I keep the bar low, so I served take-out Chinese food and store-bought cookies, as I always do. But I did resolve to take the trouble to buy flowers for the table (though I must confess, I didn’t even go to a proper florist’s shop, but went to the deli around the corner from my house — lower the bar). When I want to get the flowers, I was thrilled to see that one of my very favorite flowers was available. I hadn’t even known the name of this flower until a few years ago, and I’ve always been sorry that it has such an unlovely name: ranunculus. I was moved to post this observation on Twi... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4709248 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:36:25 +0100 4709248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4709476&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2F0ocYvbgLf34%2F When the topic of creativity comes up, most creative people are listed as right brain thinkers that have a big picture view of life. They stand back and look at the forest as a whole. Broad topics like world peace and ending poverty are common. While this broad view is a great place to start, it doesn’t work well when you are creating a book proposal or starting a blog. One of the biggest problems creatives face is telling other people about their ideas. As a creative if you try to describe this big picture view, it becomes vague and idealistic rather quickly. For example, ending poverty is a great goal, but what specifically are you going to do to end it? I had the great privilege to sit down with Michael Hyatt, the Chairman of Thomas Nelson Publishers last week on the re:create cru... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4709476 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:32:36 +0100 4709476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696973&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FR3A0WKX4fLo%2F I just came away from an intense encounter with a group of creatives. Ideas were flowing, presentations were given, and real change is in the wind. After spending a week on the Re:create cruise, I’ve come back home to plot a course for success. For me, success may be a published book, a speaking opportunity, or an increased focus on my blog. For others it may be a new recording, painting, or fiction based novel. All 93 of us on the cruise witnessed a plethora of ideas and strategies to transform our ideas into reality. So how do we get there from here? As Seth Godin would say… How do we get our ideas to ship? How do we get the book published, the record produced, or the painting displayed in a gallery? While creativity starts with an idea, the final product requires a lot of h... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696973 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:22:18 +0100 4696973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696703&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=38950&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shockmd.com%2F2011%2F04%2F10%2Fwhere-good-ideas-come-from%2F What’s the space were creativity can flourish? People often credit their ideas to individual “Eureka!” moments. But Steven Johnson shows how history tells a different story. His fascinating tour takes us from the “liquid networks” of London’s coffee houses to Charles Darwin’s long, slow hunch to today’s high-velocity web.   No related posts. (Source: Dr Shock MD PhD) Dr Shock MD PhD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696703 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:11:03 +0100 4696703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693334&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happiness-project.com%2Ffiles%2Fkeep_a_milestone_journal.mp3_for_audio_podcasting.mp3 2011 Happiness Challenge: For those of you following the 2011 Happiness Project Challenge, to make 2011 a happier year — and even if you haven’t officially signed up for the challenge — welcome! This month’s theme is Memories. Last week’s resolution was to Keep a one-sentence journal. Did you try that resolution? Did it boost your happiness? This week’s resolution is to Keep a milestone journal. You’ll notice that I accidentally switch back and forth in terminology — calling it a “milestone journal” and a “milestone book.” Which phrase has a better ring? Or can you think of a better term, altogether? Click through to watch the video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCPq-JTxIMA I’m now offering the videos in podcast form now (wel... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693334 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:55:02 +0100 4693334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676870&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F04%2Ftips-to-start-journaling%2F Journaling — the act of writing things down somewhere (where doesn’t really matter) — has many benefits. Here’s an important one: “It’s not in the rereading that one finds solace but in the writing itself. It’s like crying—you don’t know why, but you feel so much better afterward. Everything pours, streams, flows, out of you aimlessly,” writes Samara O’Shea in her beautifully written book Note to Self: On Keeping A Journal And Other Dangerous Pursuits. Here’s another: Journaling is a profound — and simple — way to get to know yourself better. To figure out what makes you tick. What makes you happy. What makes you defensive. What makes you giggle or grateful or grieve. What makes you who you are. Quite simply, it’s a grea... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676870 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:39:01 +0100 4676870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4664230&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.me.com%2Ftomasulo1%2FDanTomasulo.com%2FAppearances___Contact_files%2FDavid_Harp_DanDuetEtc_3-11.mov “I play the harmonica.  The only way I can play is if I get my car going really fast and stick it out the window.” ~Stephen Wright “Live as if you were to die tomorrow.  Learn as if you were to live forever.” ~Mahatma Gandhi David Harp is the Rosetta Stone of the harmonica.  He has taught over a million people how to play, and holds the world’s record for teaching the most people to play at one time (2,569).  How does he do it? Mindfulness.  Because that’s what he’s really interested in… If you’re like me you probably have at least one, if not two cheap harmonicas lying in the bottom of your closet or in the back of a drawer someplace.  When you see them you take them out of the box, lick your lips, wail unskillfully until you’re out of breath,... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4664230 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:00:11 +0100 4664230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4636481&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F25%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-march-25-2011%2F It happened to me the other day. I was admiring a fellow writer’s accomplishment while someone else was admiring my own. The funny thing is that we were both shocked by the compliment. I guess I could dish it, but was surprised that I couldn’t take it. Why is it that we have such an easy time seeing the beauty, hard work and achievement in another, but neglect to see those same things in ourselves? The impact over time of finding the silver lining in our partner’s, friend’s, co-worker’s lives, but focusing on only the shadows of our own lives can make us jealous, bitter, resentful and depressed. It can reinforce negative thoughts and beliefs about what is possible for us instead of motivating us to take risks, play big instead of small and follow our dreams. O... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4636481 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:49:38 +0100 4636481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592457&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F15%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-march-15-2011%2F There are just two things on my mind right now: Japan and the time change. One is weighing heavy on my heart and the other has turned me into a zombie. Both have affected the way I view my life. How can two things so different in severity–a natural disaster and a loss of an hour–have anything to do with each another? For me, it crowns time as King and places everything else as a lesser priority. What we choose to spend time in our lives suddenly becomes clearer. Like the grains of sand falling in an hourglass, time slips away putting a spotlight on the impact hardship and an hour loss have on what’s really important. It forces me to ask what moments should I be spending more time on and which ones should I lay to rest? As we begin a new week, our bloggers have a pulse on ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592457 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:25:35 +0100 4592457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4575098&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F11%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-march-11-2011%2F I have a confession to make. Last year, I did something crazy and unlike me. I participated in a comedy show called Penn & Teller’s Bullshit on Showtime. For someone as introverted as I am, it was one of the most scariest and embarrassing things I ever did. It’s not something I am especially excited to share. But I’m doing so for a reason. The subject of the show was affirmations. It questioned whether there was anything really beneficial to it or just another laughable practice best turned into a parody on Saturday Night Live. You know like Stuart Smalley’s, “Daily Affirmations?” Surprisingly, it’s not all, “I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it people like me.” There are actually real benefits to affirmatio... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4575098 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:37:29 +0100 4575098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560354&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F08%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-march-8-2011%2F My first year of grad school was one of the most relaxing years of my life. Sounds crazy right? But the reason for my surprising sense of peace and tranquility, despite the stress of moving to a new city and all the papers and presentations that come with getting your masters, was due to one simple word. Meditation. My first course in the semester was, “Stress Management 101.” My daily homework assignment consisted of an hour’s worth of meditation on my own time and than 3 hours of talking about and practicing mindfulness meditation in class at night. Basically, on top of sleeping better, I was spending a good part of my day focused on being relaxed. Boy do I miss those times. But then I wondered what the difference was between now and then? Why do I need a homework assig... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560354 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:46:36 +0100 4560354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549914&cid=t_105262_140_f&fid=34844&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheicarusproject.net%2F-icarus-project%2Fcrooked-beauty-and-embodiment-madness Crooked Beauty and The Embodiment of ‘Madness’ by Ken Paul Rosenthal c. 2010 A filmmaker delves deep into the creative and conceptual process of embodying madness in the poetic documentary, Crooked Beauty.read more (Source: The Icarus Project - Navigating the Space Between Brilliance and Madness) The Icarus Project - Navigating the Space Between Brilliance and Madness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549914 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 00:32:35 +0100 4549914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549779&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F04%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-march-4-2011%2F Life is a work in progress. When I think about who I was 10 years ago, that girl was barely distinguishable from who stands before me today. Ever read an old journal and feel astonished by who you were? I feel the same way. I was lost, confused and did not know who I was or who I wanted to be. I was a slave to my emotions and my experiences. I let others create the road in front of me and define my worth. While I have grown a lot since then, I am still a work in progress. I don’t know where you are on your journey, but if you are struggling to get to where you want to be in your life, I hope a few of these top posts this week will bring you solace. It takes a lot to get to your goals. You may be dealing with depression, body image issues or struggling with your own self-identity. If ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549779 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:44:20 +0100 4549779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4545010&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F03%2Fcultivating-creativity-every-day%2F On June 4, 2007 artist Noah Scalin created a skull on his blog and promised to create a different skull every day for a year. He did. He created a variety of skulls: everything from his first orange paper skull to a flower skull to a PB&J skull to a skull made out of pennies. That’s 365 skulls and counting. (He continues the project today with submissions from readers.) His daily project inspired the book 365: A Daily Creativity Journal: Make Something Every Day and Change Your Life! In it, Scalin encourages readers to create their own year-long project. He shares one suggestion each day to help spark readers’ imaginations. He writes that “a daily project is a personal journey that can offer you a rare opportunity for self-discovery and personal growth with tangible results�... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4545010 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:35:58 +0100 4545010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4532378&cid=t_105262_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FVk4B07Z6vV8%2F Most parents want the best for their children and hope they will be healthy, happy and smart individuals. And most parents wonder what they should do to make sure this happens. In Brain Rules for Baby, John Medina (author of Brain Rules), provides a good summary of cognitive science findings that shed light on how a baby’s brain grows from 0 to 5.  In this book you learn as much about factors inherent to a child that parents cannot control (the seeds) and factors that parents can control (the soil). What follows is an excerpt from the “Smart Baby: Seeds” chapter in which John Medina describes the many “ingredients that make up the human intelligence stew”.  2. Self Control A healthy, well­-adjusted preschooler sits down at a table in front of two giant, freshly baked chocolate... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4532378 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:43:09 +0100 4532378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4532593&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2Fc0zemhPVB4Y%2F Maintaining a blog full-time can be a bit stressful, and this stress can sometimes have a restricting effect on your writing. There’s the pressure to produce top content every time you write; there’s the pressure of appealing to your audience; there’s the pressure of always having an opinion or keeping up with industry news. So, what better way to build up your ability to continue writing every day than to do writing exercises every day! Here are a few ideas for exercises; some of them might not directly relate to what you blog about, but you’d be surprised how simply engaging in the act of writing about anything can be enough to help you write about something later on. If you have more ideas, please feel free to add them in the comments section below. Dream Journal... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4532593 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 06:45:50 +0100 4532593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4460151&cid=t_105262_136_f&fid=39212&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbahtocancer.com%2F2011%2F02%2Flive-in-london%2F If you’re curious about what I do for a day job, you might be interested to know about an event I’m speaking at on March 14 in London. It’s called ‘Innovation and Creativity LIVE 2011′ and it’s a 1-day workshop where I’m training Edward de Bono’s tools for coming up with new ideas, and getting them from the post-it note to reality. In a world where we are all being expected to wring more from fewer and fewer resources, creativity is ever more of a necessity. This workshop is run by my dear friends at Indigo, and you can read more about it here. If it sounds like your thing, please come along – give Indigo a ring on 020 7924 8760 to book. And be sure to email me and let me know you’re coming! (If changing your thinking is something... Bah! to cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4460151 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:29:28 +0100 4460151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450533&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FIKw-eYC1M60%2F The number of great posts here about the importance of reading the classics to improve oneself made me think that I should share with your some of my favorite motivational quotes by some of my favorite classical authors. If the classics can help us educate ourselves, then their authors, many of whom have struggled and persevered in the writing of these massive cultural books, can certainly help us motivate ourselves. Here is a selection of five quotations from my quotebook; I often turn to many of these quotes when I find myself in the midst of an enormous challenge or when my spirits flag on some of the more stressful days. I hope they can be of some use to you. “I was working on a proof of one of my poems all the morning, and took out a comma. In the afternoon I put it back in.&#82... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450533 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 06:56:56 +0100 4450533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4433136&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F03%2F10-blogs-to-spark-your-creativity%2F Recently, I’ve talked quite a bit about connecting to our creative selves. (Yes, everyone is creative!) One way to access our creativity, I believe, is through inspiration from other amazing minds. In honor of that, I wanted to share 10 blogs that help me get creative (this is by no means an exhaustive list), find tons of right answers and most importantly, get super-excited about the world and all there is to see. In no particular order, they are: 1. Scoutie Girl. This blog features interesting independent craft and design work. As their about page states, “Simply put, Scoutie Girl is the blog with a penchant for the passionately handmade.” The posts are always a lovely surprise. Topics include creative living and mindful spending. 2. Susannah Conway Susannah is a writer and ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4433136 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:53:54 +0100 4433136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424282&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F01%2Fa-video-on-creativity-in-daily-life%2F A few days ago, my boyfriend sent me a link to a video he said I absolutely had to watch. He first saw it in a seminar at work. The short video introduces viewers to Dewitt Jones, a National Geographic photographer, who shares some of his thoughts on creativity and, essentially, everyday life. In the video, he talks about a key lesson he’s learned: There are amazing things for all of us to see every single day. Whether we actually see these remarkable things depends on our perspective, or as Jones says, on our ability to be creative. We all have the ability to be creative, he says. I’ve talked before about creativity and about connecting to my own creativity on my body image blog, Weightless. (Many fantastic bloggers talked about it too.) I’ve said that creativity is inside all o... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424282 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:02:05 +0100 4424282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419353&cid=t_105262_133_f&fid=35084&url=http%3A%2F%2Fballastexistenz.autistics.org%2F%3Fp%3D656 Another short one but at least I’m posting. It’s something I just remembered while thinking about history.  I’ve written about hypergraphia before. It’s the medicalized term for compulsive writing (just one form of compulsion-level creativity thought to be linked to temporal lobe oddities, and it’s a way I’ve been described before). It doesn’t have to be any particular kind of writing though. I used to just write lists, or write the words of a book over and over. Many people described as hypergraphic write incredibly detailed journals going over every minute of the day.  I was telling someone about this years ago. Turns out she was a history major. Her response was “Oh historians love people like that!  That’s how they find out what ... Ballastexistenz blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419353 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 23:15:07 +0100 4419353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394776&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FJ5fyAtqwyX0%2F Creativity is a lot like oil. Society needs it in ever increasing amounts, yet as time progresses it seems to be quickly diminishing. No matter who you are, or what you do, you need creativity. Many people, such as bloggers and artists, rely on creativity every day. However, few people know how to really channel creativity. In this article I’m going to show you how to be creative whenever you want. 1. Creativity is a state of mind Creativity isn’t some mysterious phenomenon that only happens every once in awhile. It’s a state of mind. Many people report that their creativity comes and goes, sometimes leaving for months at a time. This is because they only reach the state of mind responsible for creativity once every couple of months. Rather than relying on luck, why not t... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394776 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:52:16 +0100 4394776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4382967&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FAdwOfJTq2j8%2F GETTING yourself stuck in a creative rut can completely halt your productivity and hold you back. In my day-to-day, it’s difficult to write about things like credit cards and debt in an engaging way without at least a little creativity. When you find yourself struggling to think of something new and innovative, consider these words from 10 great thinkers. 1. “Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.” - Scott Adams (American cartoonist) Allowing yourself to make mistakes, without fear of failure, can be liberating for your creativity. This kind of anxiety keeps you from expressing your opinions and ideas, so get rid of it. 2. “Don’t think. Thinking is the enemy of creativity. It’s self-conscious, and anything self-conscious is ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4382967 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 06:48:46 +0100 4382967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4349576&cid=t_105262_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FmMnjFqx8cMU%2F A fascinating New York Time article on solving puzzles: Why you do it, how you do it, and what’s going on in your brain while you do it. The appeal of puzzles goes far deeper than the dopamine-reward rush of finding a solution. The very idea of doing a crossword or a Sudoku puzzle typically shifts the brain into an open, playful state. There are different ways to solve a puzzle: an analytical way of trial and errors and an “insight” or creative way.  Recent neuroimaging studies looked at what happens in the brain of people preparing to solve a puzzle. Results suggest that a particular signature of preparatory activity, one that is strongly correlated with positive moods, can be observed in people’s brains who are more likely to solve puzzles with sudden insight than with trial and... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4349576 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:57:31 +0100 4349576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4343202&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F13%2F5-ideas-for-cultivating-a-sense-of-wonder%2F Reverb 10 is an annual end-of-year project that helps readers reflect on the old year via a series of prompts. One of 2010′s prompts was “How did you cultivate a sense of wonder in your life this year?” This question made me think about cultivating wonder in our lives all the time, from the old year into the new. Wonder is a magical word, I think. And it’s a word that needs more exploration. We need to explore wonder more often, because as adults, many of us lose our sense of wonder in life. It gets buried under piles of bills, deadlines, responsibilities and housework. Maybe you think you’re too old, too mature or too sensible to have a sense of wonder. According to Dictionary.com, wonder means to admire, to be amazed, to be in awe, to marvel. It means something strange or s... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4343202 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:28:08 +0100 4343202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4326901&cid=t_105262_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-musicians-brain-on-mri%2F2011.01.09 Dr. Charles Limb is an otolaryngologist, and he’s also on the faculty at the Peabody Conservatory of Music. Wanting to study creativity on the neurological level, he used fMRI to scan the brains of musicians while improvising along with them. Here he describes the experiment, including the building of an MRI-compatible electronic keyboard: Link @ TED… *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4326901 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 20:00:26 +0100 4326901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4322550&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F07%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-january-7-2011%2F The first month in the new year is often filled with reflections. We reflect on the past year. We reflect on what’s still to come. We reflect on the choices we made, good and bad, and wonder what we can do better for the coming year. Do you feel the inner struggle with the past in one hand and your future on the other? Reflections often bring both excitement for the new year and a mourning for what we haven’t yet achieved. As we sink our toes into 2011, what will you wish for? What are your dreams? Whether you want to create a more healthy work/life balance, be happier, or more compassionate, these posts will help you get there. It’s 5 posts to start the ending of 2010 and the beginning of 2011 right. Enjoy! Does Work/Life Conflict Cause You Stress? Dialectical Behavior T... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4322550 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:48:40 +0100 4322550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4318371&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F06%2Fthe-story-of-your-life-in-six-words%2F Many people think their lives aren’t interesting enough or worthy enough of being committed to paper, even in journals or on scraps of napkins (my preferred writing materials). Whenever I tell people about the importance of journaling or leaving behind some sort of written record of their lives for their families, they usually say the same thing: “Oh, who’d want to read that?” or “My life isn’t that exciting” or “I don’t have much to say.” But just like creativity is in our bones, writing down our lives isn’t just worthwhile. It is within us and it’s a wonderful thing to do to process our world. It’s even good for us. For instance, journaling provides a variety of health and wellness benefits. One way to write our stori... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4318371 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 20:04:12 +0100 4318371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309668&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F04%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-january-4-2011%2F Well here it is. Here we are. It’s 2011 and we made it through another holiday season and a whole other year. How do you feel? Was it everything you expected and hoped for? Did it exceed your expectations or underwhelm you? Oftentimes high hopes and unrealistic expectations set us up for disappointment. We place our bets on the new year, putting our dreams and wishes to be thinner, happier, more successful all on the chance that something will change just because we want it to. If we’re lucky, sometimes it does. But more often than not, a day is just another day whether it’s 2010 or 2011. With that being said, ordinary days provide extraordinary opportunities. We can choose to walk a different path, changing our usual responses and reactions to the same triggers. In the e... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309668 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:44:46 +0100 4309668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4300730&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2FfZlOYbqT0hA%2F Ok, ok, so I said I probably wouldn’t be posting again this side of 2011, but I’m a fickle fella. So I decided to succumb to self-indulgence and share with you what I think are the best 10 posts I wrote for the A Daring Adventure blog this year. I know it says the 10 best post of 2010, but come one, I think we both know if I’d have called it my best 10 of 2010 you probably wouldn’t be reading now! Before I cut to the chase a quick apology to my newsletter readers. When I ran my free Life Coaching offer I said there would be two runners-up prizes and I completely forgot. So I will announce the runners up in next months newsletter. By the way, if you fancy some free Life Coaching, get signed up in the box at the bottom of this post as I plan on running it again in 2011. 10. P... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4300730 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:48:42 +0100 4300730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294786&cid=t_105262_113_f&fid=34637&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgaggio.blogspirit.com%2Farchive%2F2010%2F12%2F27%2Fpost-apocalyptic-tokyo-scenery.html fantastic photo manipulations by Tokyogenso. See more here (Source: Positive Technology Journal) Positive Technology Journal blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294786 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 16:30:34 +0100 4294786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294787&cid=t_105262_113_f&fid=34637&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgaggio.blogspirit.com%2Farchive%2F2010%2F12%2F27%2Fzilok-peer-to-peer-renting.html From Mauro Cherubini's MoleskineZilok is a startup that offers an interesting service: peer to peer renting.How it works? Users post possessions they are willing to rent out, along with a price. The web site processes the fee, track the reputation of your renting partner and issues insurance for the item.. (Source: Positive Technology Journal) Positive Technology Journal blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294787 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 16:23:00 +0100 4294787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281346&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F22%2Ftop-ten-depression-blogs-2010%2F The good (and bad) news about blogging about depression in 2010 is that there’s less of it. Bloggers who were solely devoted to writing personal posts about depression, psychic pain, melancholy and stress in their lives found themselves, for whatever reasons, with less to say on traditional blogs. But depression hasn’t vanished, and neither has blogging, so where’s it all going? Twitter, drop boxes, text, media, and mobile — watch for blogging to evolve across platforms. And there are professionals sharing tips, artists gathering, and advocates to support each other. Although it may seem a quiet time, under the surface it’s changing. Blogs most likely to be triggering if you’re in a fragile state are marked with a (T). So, without further adieu, here are the... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281346 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:20:44 +0100 4281346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272367&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34958&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.counsellingresource.com%2F%7Er%2Fpsychology-philosophy%2F%7E3%2FD6uR2pxiaYA%2F I lament the fall of the once mighty myth. Myth is about so much more than a non-factual story or colloquialisms about erroneous beliefs. We need myths to help articulate powerful truths about ourselves and the world in which we live.Tags: communication, creativity, meaning, religion, society (Source: Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life) Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272367 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:50:25 +0100 4272367 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4237943&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F07%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-december-7-2010%2F When my grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease more than 10 years ago, I thought my family would fall apart. My mom and her siblings had a few years earlier, lost their father. And now they would inevitably lose their mother in spirit. At that time, I was in my early twenties and had the luxury of never really knowing the woman my family was afraid of losing. I took that opportunity to really be with her, get to know her and listen to what she had to say when she could say it. Those moments would prove valuable to me. After she was unable to live by herself, my family moved her to a care home. Although she couldn’t remember who I was when I visited, she would always remember my name. She would often count me as one of her daughters instead of her granddaughter. Her ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4237943 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:38:28 +0100 4237943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4230327&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FbF46ooENm3M%2F Though it might just make the world a better place a paragraph at a time, the art of letter writing is dying. The nails in the coffin are hammered an email at a time as the ink that once amplified human thought moves closer to memory (while the pixels multiply to replace them). But YOU know better. You know that in just a few minutes, you could give a boost to your inner confidence and improve the personal world of someone you love. The same communication that once required long weeks of anticipation is now available at the speed of a click, and often from your palm or pocket. The euphoria that once came with a fresh delivery of mail is in danger of disappearing forever. The art of writing letters to people we care about, including our friends, family, spouse, children and even ourselves, ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4230327 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 18:19:46 +0100 4230327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4207525&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FT9ciyHJZf68%2F This article is especially for all you writers, artists, business owners or anyone looking for some new ways to get their creativity flowing. Here are 15 ways to give your creativity a jump start: Write Your Ideas Down Get into the habit of writing your ideas down as soon as you get them. This way you train your brain to keep coming up with ideas, and as soon as you get them you write them down. When they are written down you don’t have to worry about remembering them and this allows more room for new ideas to form in your mind. Relax Good ideas and creativity usually do not appear under stress. When you are relaxed and rejuvenated, creative ideas usually come rather naturally. Take a walk on the beach, take a nap, go and play some sport or do whatever it is that relaxes you so that... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4207525 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 06:37:55 +0100 4207525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190558&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FvGIcN1-FTRY%2F Whatever your career, and whatever your goals in life, ideas are going to matter to you. One great idea could give you that million-dollar business you’ve dreamt of. One great idea could raise thousands of dollars for a charity that you support One great idea could be the perfect present for someone you love. One great idea could change your life. The thing is, you probably don’t have as many great ideas as you’d like. Perhaps you feel unimaginative and unoriginal. You keep hoping that a really good idea will just pop into your head, but that never seems to happen. The good news? Ideas aren’t magic dust sprinkled by the Muses. There’s an awful lot you can do to generate ideas any time you want. Set Aside Quality Time to Think This is the most crucial step. You... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190558 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 06:19:52 +0100 4190558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4183342&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F11%2F19%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-november-19-2010%2F Every moment, we have an opportunity for self-growth. In fact, I was having one of those just yesterday. It was about five in the evening and I was stuck in traffic. As cars attempted to race past me, getting just a mere two cars ahead, I started to think about the frustration and impatience we all seemed to be feeling in the moment. Would I choose to give into the overwhelming negativity all around me? Or would I drown out the sounds of car engines and frustration with the radio and the TV I could see in the van directly in front of me? I decided to use this unpleasant situation for my benefit by fully being in the moment. I saw the dark clouds looming overhead, the lights from cars shining through it and the feeling of impatience that was slowly taking over me. It was an hour of sitting ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4183342 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:52:33 +0100 4183342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4179354&cid=t_105262_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSciencebaseScienceBlog%2F%7E3%2F_XBOzQdpEkc%2Fscience-sightings-from-sciencebase.html My latest science news updates First stem cell trial in stroke patient, how did the media do – In its regular assessment and critique of reporting on medical happenings, NHS Choices looked at the recent early test of stem cell therapy for a stroke victim and reports (amazingly) that "In general, the media coverage has been accurate." Sex and CERN and Rock ‘n Roll – Forget mini Big Bangs, benchtop black holes and the God particle, scientists at CERN are releasing an album called Resonance Music from their LHC Atlas Experiment. You'll have to ask them if the first bit of my title is relevant or not. Brain size and a trip to Disneyland – Could the enormous relative size and complexity of the human brain be explained by that trip to Disneyland your paren... Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4179354 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:00:05 +0100 4179354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4179452&cid=t_105262_133_f&fid=39137&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.advanceweb.com%2Fblogs%2Fot_9%2Farchive%2F2010%2F11%2F17%2Fthere-is-no-life-i-know-to-compare-with-pure-imagination.aspx Occasionally, I am absolutely floored by A.'s developing sense of self-awareness. A. has had a really good day today. Actually, she's had a really good week. As we climb higher and higher on this leg of the roller-coaster, I keep bracing for the inevitable...(read more) (Source: From Inside the Puzzle: Raising a Child with Autism) From Inside the Puzzle: Raising a Child with Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4179452 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 03:23:00 +0100 4179452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4163070&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F3WW9ESxsH4I%2F You never know when you may be the lucky recipient of an inspirational moment, something that causes you to take pause and think and really appreciate what you have and the incredible resilience of fellow human beings. Last night I went with my wife to a local hole-in-the-wall pizza parlor where we heard rumor live jazz was going to be played. As our neighborhood is sadly lacking in after-hours-entertainment of this type, we showed up early and got a good seat, close to the action but not so close that you had to shout to be heard. It was a small place, probably seating about 50 people max so the setting was very intimate so we were just a few feet away from the live performers. Within twenty minutes, the first musician climbed the stage with saxophone in hand. He did a wonderful job playi... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4163070 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 19:51:51 +0100 4163070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119078&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F10%2F29%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-october-29-2010%2F You know what I’ve been thinking about lately? The ghosts of Halloween’s past. The heat from a plastic Strawberry Shortcake mask, the discomfort of being herded with groups of children, the shame of begging for sweets and the sickening feeling from eating too much candy. Funny how recalling those memories actually make me happy. Watching mom dig through my winnings, tasting what seemed like every single one, made me feel comforted. And even though walking around in a costume felt silly and uncomfortable, there was something exciting about dressing up and being anonymous for one night. When did Halloween get so complicated? Yep, there are rules now about age limitations for Halloween and questions about what kids should and should not wear. But at least for me, I’d love to... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119078 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:43:29 +0100 4119078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098057&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F10%2F22%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-october-22-2010%2F Anyone catch the Oprah Winfrey show yesterday? Tyler Perry was on. I was running around checking my computer, looking at my iPhone and cleaning up with the show running in the background. When I finally sat down to watch, I was moved by what I saw. Perry revealed the pain and struggle he endured from his traumatic childhood. While it was heartbreaking and difficult to watch, what he said was also hopeful. He talked about forgiveness, his ability to use writing as his escape and how he was able to empower himself and the little boy he lost when he was abused. It’s a touching piece. One that reminded me of the impact inspiring people can have on us and the importance of support through times of adversity. It’s a hope we all have for you as well. That you’ll read these posts... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098057 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:20:28 +0100 4098057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082205&cid=t_105262_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FIN2bpCMHT1c%2F Anyone who knows me knows that my favorite pastime is napping. In College, I would come back to my dorm room, and like clockwork, would take a nap. My best friend in England, who got quite a kick out of my passion for napping, once tried to persuade me to drink a cup of tea after lunch instead of taking my customary nap. I really tried, but I soon gave in to my nap cravings. Sometimes I feel like I really need to re-charge my brain batteries. Well, now science is on my side. I just love this new study, which was presented by Matthew Walker, assistant professor at UC Berkeley, at the annual meeting of the American Association of the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference in San Diego this past Sunday (Feb. 2010). Walker and his colleagues Bryce A. Mander and Sangeetha Santhanam split up a... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082205 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 20:04:14 +0100 4082205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4077328&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34958&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.counsellingresource.com%2F%7Er%2Fpsychology-philosophy%2F%7E3%2Fd02FJVSFqSA%2F Logic, rationality and planning are valuable and probably irreplaceable. But there are other times where we can surprise ourselves -- moments of creativity where rationality doesn't have much to do with it. But I think our lives would be less without them.Tags: creativity, mindful awareness, writing (Source: Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life) Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4077328 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:57:50 +0100 4077328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4060650&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F10%2F12%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-october-12-2010%2F I am an only child. Growing up, I didn’t have siblings, but friends and family to play with. And when it came time to the hard parts of my young life, I found comfort in books. Books can provide a space for fun, escape, and information. And I soaked them all in. They also worked as mentors, heroes and teachers to me. No matter what was going on in life, I could always count on the excitement, fantasy and often hope in the tattered pages of my favorite book. That’s why this week’s posts are so meaningful to me. We’ve got posts on healing through books and one on how narcissism and the  ego can negatively effect creative people. If you’re a book lover or a creative person, you’ll love these posts. We’ve also got posts on body image, the importance o... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4060650 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:08:23 +0100 4060650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4013260&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F09%2F28%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-september-28-2010%2F I just got back from a trip I took for a few weeks to London and Paris. Before you hate me, let me tell you that the trip was filled with challenges. From our hotel “losing” our reservations to getting sick, it was not the relaxing vacation I was expecting. That being said, it was also one of the best trips I ever had. Why? It reminded me that the idea of a retreat or vacation from reality is a temporary fix. Your problems do follow you wherever you go and can be a microcosm of your real life. Although taking a break is a necessity for our mental health, it should not be perceived as an escape or a cure for what’s really ailing us. In the end, it gave me the insight to see that I didn’t need to wait for big vacations and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to change my... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4013260 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:23:58 +0100 4013260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4003463&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FVA26_jfdq4M%2F The more we stress about our problems, the bigger they get. Sometimes the best thing to do is let go of our problems.  Not to give up, but to let up – and make some “space.” Yesterday I took the afternoon off.  Even though it was during the week I decided to go on a date with my wife.  No blackberries, hand held devices or computers.  No email.  Just the two of us hanging out for the afternoon; just like we used to when we first met. It was such a great afternoon.  I forgot about all my problems.  I forgot about all my concerns and I forgot about my work.   That evening, 8 or so hours later I solved two of my biggest problems… one of which didn’t require any work on my part.  The other one came to me as a new idea. How did I do it?  What’s my s... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4003463 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 05:13:21 +0100 4003463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3999320&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38609&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidSeah-BetterLivingThroughNewMedia%2F%7E3%2FLBZS9UWbrt0%2F For much of my adult life, I’ve struggled with the desire to be creative and make original works versus the difficulty of following through with it. It takes me a lot of time, which seemed to say that maybe I wasn’t cut out to be an artist. However, acknowledging that the creative act is time-intensive and knowing that I have to make a choice has given me clarity. Yep, I’m an artist, weird as that sounds to my ears. My resistance to labeling myself an artist comes from several directions: I thought that creative people were different, born into it and rightfully entitled to the Artist title. I found making things to be very difficult to learn, which seemed to indicate that I wasn’t a creative person by birthright. I don’t actually make a lot of things that... David Seah - Design, Development, Inspiration, Empowerment blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3999320 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 23:17:39 +0100 3999320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3999243&cid=t_105262_136_f&fid=39212&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbahtocancer.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fin-sweden%2F I left on Monday, and I arrive back in the UK tomorrow. Here’s what I will have done. Spent 8 hours in the air, on 6 planes. Spent 14 hours in airports. Stayed in 3 hotels. Trained 50 people for 2 days each. Every one of thom has been polite, welcoming, and a true pleasure to work with. Eaten 2 of the most awesome bacon sandwiches ever, fashioned myself from the contents of breakfast buffets – really good bread, very thin, very crispy, very hot bacon, and HP sauce. Doubled my vocabulary in Swedish, by learning one word. It’s ‘Hej!’, pronounced ‘Hey!’, and it’s the standard greeting here. It’s a bit odd to be greeted with ‘Hej!’ by a Very Senior Person in a Very Large Company. My head knows I’m at work, my heart thinks I’m in a soda fountain in 1950s A... Bah! to cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3999243 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:24:57 +0100 3999243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965423&cid=t_105262_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F6if1ILt-cpk%2F Sir Keith Robinson, TED, education and the death of creativity. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965423 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 06:30:22 +0100 3965423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3942851&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=38950&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shockmd.com%2F2010%2F09%2F08%2Fjohn-cleese-on-creativity%2F Nice talk by John Cleese about creativity. In a world that is always online and always connected, it’s helpful to close your computer as much as possible. Remove the distractions. As Cleese says, “We don’t know where we get our ideas from. We do know that we do not get them from our laptops.” Thanks Presentation Zen Related posts:The God Gene explained by John Cleese Travolta Echoes Cruise On Psychiatry, Like Fellow Scientologist Tom Cruise, John Travolta Says No To Psychiatric Medication – CBS News Where does creativity come from? (Source: Dr Shock MD PhD) Dr Shock MD PhD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3942851 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:30:31 +0100 3942851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3921101&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38608&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLifeDev%2F%7E3%2FWv2GYgj-D_k%2F Earlier this year I had a great idea for a web application. I mapped out potential site features, sketched out a design, and started researching how to put the thing together. I was completely immersed in the flow of creating. The idea was fresh, new, and exciting, and I loved every minute I had working on it. But then after a few months, the idea hit a stage where it turned into a grind. I loved the idea still, but I didn’t love working on it. The fire behind the idea had officially died. *** There are going to be days when inspiration fades. Ideas are sexy in the beginning, but over time developing them can become a grind. And as if some unknown source is trying to lure me away from the original idea, another “better” idea will pop into my head. It can be draining to ... LifeDev blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3921101 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:49:32 +0100 3921101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3911740&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F08%2F27%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-august-27-2010%2F The other day I was driving when I heard a familiar song playing on the radio. It was Bob Marley’s Buffalo Soldier. In fact, as I type this I can hear it playing in my head. The funny thing is that the sound automatically took me back to my childhood. My cousins and I were sitting in someone’s living room. The radio was playing. That song was on. And my older cousin was sitting on this huge comfy chair while the rest of us kids were sitting on the ground. Why do I remember this seemingly mundane event? My cousin spontaneously began belting out the song, dancing to the beat and being as silly as a kid can be. We rolled on the floor and laughed until our sides hurt. It was a memorable moment. We were young, spontaneous and free. How does this relate to this week’s top post... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3911740 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:25:50 +0100 3911740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3907568&cid=t_105262_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fworkplace-issues-why-wish-we-were-german%2F And it’s not because we want to drink lots of room-temperature beer all the time in a garden (although, we do, but prefer ours cold – the beer, not the garden). It’s because Germans work less, yet more efficiently, and are generally happier as a result. They have six weeks (!!!) of mandatory vacation time, plus free tuition, nursing care, and childcare. Say what you will about social democracy, but a month-and-a-half off work every year sounds pretty good to us. (No offense, boss!)Salon recently featured an interview with Thomas Geoghegan, the author of Were You Born on the Wrong Continent?How the European Model Can Help You Get a Life, about how the Germans figured out the right way to work. We’re pretty sure we should’ve been born in a European country, pref... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3907568 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:41:57 +0100 3907568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3907672&cid=t_105262_113_f&fid=34637&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgaggio.blogspirit.com%2Farchive%2F2010%2F08%2F26%2Fheart-chamber-orchestra.html The Heart Chamber Orchestra consists of classical musicians who use their heartbeats to control a computer composition and visualization environment. To my best knowledge, this is the first example of "group biofeedback". The musicians are equipped with ECG (electrocardiogram) sensors. A computer monitors and analyzes the state of these 12 hearts in real time. The acquired information is used to compose a musical score with the aid of computer software. It is a living score dependent on the state of the hearts. While the musicians are playing, their heartbeats influence and change the composition and vice versa. The musicians and the electronic composition are linked via the hearts in a circular motion, a feedback structure. The emerging music evolves entirely during the performance. The ... Positive Technology Journal blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3907672 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:02:00 +0100 3907672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3889126&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F08%2F20%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-august-20-2010%2F The creative process is a mysterious one. I sit down at my computer twice a week not knowing how I will do it and what will come out when I type. Yet, if I come to my desk present, open-minded and trusting, somehow my fingers do the work for me. That doesn’t mean that I don’t have days when the writing doesn’t flow and that I don’t feel stuck. On those days, I notice it’s one or all of the three f’s: fatigue, fear or feeling frazzled that pushes me over the edge. Then, it feels like I’m trying to run in water or force a piece into a puzzle that just doesn’t fit. I tend to think of those times as moments when self-care is vital. I might be feeling anxious, overworked or my own negative thoughts could be sabotaging my efforts. Yet, when we&#821... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3889126 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:25:53 +0100 3889126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3880800&cid=t_105262_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fhappiness-is-a-full-schedule-busy-people-are-happier-than-bored-people%2F Check out this busy, happy woman. According to a study published in the Journal Psychological Science, busy people are happier than people who’ve got lots of down time. Researchers say that those with full schedules feel a sense of accomplishment, and are stimulated by the nonstop action, whereas those with long, lazy days usually end up feeling bored and uninspired. What a revelation. Anyone who’s been through a big break up or found themselves unemployed knows that loads of free time is fun for about a week, until you’re bored out of your mind. If you regularly find yourself feeling dull with too much down time, Self Magazine suggests de-cluttering and re-decorating your space to encourage inspiration. We suggest finding classes, jump-starting a fitness routine, and cal... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3880800 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:23:57 +0100 3880800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3865306&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F08%2F13%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-august-13-2010%2F Happy Friday the 13th! Anything spooky going on where you are? I know at least some of you are at the American Psychological Association’s 118th convention in San Diego (I’m not sure how spooky that is.). While you’re there, you might as well be a sponge and absorb everything you can. Oh and do me a favor will you? Since I didn’t go, could you report everything you’ve learned back here? I actually remember going to my first and only APA convention. It was six years ago in Honolulu, Hawaii and I was in my first year of graduate studies. Being young and green, I was an eager beaver, wanting to learn everything I could about my field. I was also poor as heck and yet, my life seemed much more carefree back then. I studied full-time and worked part of the time as a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3865306 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:39:54 +0100 3865306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3858448&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2FYybr26j4zsM%2F If I could show you a guaranteed way of being more creative, would you be interested? If you said no, then I suspect your creativity is through the roof, so if I could show you a guaranteed way of being more analytical when necessary, would you want to know more? Well I can, so read on. There’s a better than even chance you think of yourself as either a right-brained artistic type or a left-brained logical type. The problem is, whatever you think, you’re wrong, because you’re not right-brained and you’re not left-brained, you’re both. I want you to think of a time when you were disturbed whilst being in the zone, a time when what you were doing seemed effortless and you were in the state Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi christened as, flow. Presuming your interruption was for more than a ... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3858448 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:42:35 +0100 3858448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3854570&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F08%2F10%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-august-10-2010%2F I’m an avid reader who’s been alternating between five to ten very different books lately. Why so many? Well it’s still summer and I’m soaking every bit of it while I can. One that’s been taking much of my attention is The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook by Edmund J. Bourne, Ph.D. While the title isn’t very sexy, the read is very illuminating. Why? It talks about the comprehensive (what I’ll call) diet plan for someone suffering from anxiety and phobia. One of the topics it covers is negative self-talk. The kind that often exacerbates anxiety and is also described as one of five mind traps in this week’s top post. It also talks about the importance of exercise, meditation and even nutrition. All things that can help ease your anxiety so that yo... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3854570 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:26:12 +0100 3854570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3816789&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38608&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLifeDev%2F%7E3%2F2idEVIXgimA%2F Creating stuff on a set schedule is incredibly difficult. I’m writing this on the way back from a family reunion in Canada, and I had figured that I would have some sort of explosion of ideas and inspiration. But instead of sitting here staring blankly at a screen. As refreshing and beautiful as the trip was, I got nothin’ in terms of writing inspiration. ### There are going to be days when our wells of creativity are going to reach low points. We’ll send a bucket down there, only to pull up an empty pail. So what do we do when our wells run dry? We plow ahead. We can’t just sit and wait for inspiration, we have to go and find it. Here are a few methods that I’ve found that can work wonders when it comes to sparking a bit of inspiration and stoking our creat... LifeDev blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3816789 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:41:52 +0100 3816789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3805876&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F30%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-july-30-2010%2F Boy where did July go? It’s hard to believe there’s just one more month left in summer. Being that we’re more than half way through 2010, it’s a great time to reflect. Have you thought about your New Year’s resolutions and life goals lately? I have. In fact, it’s all I have been thinking about recently. I’ve been wrestling with the battle between accepting the present while working on improving myself for the future. What stirred up this sudden focus on self-reflection? I’m enrolled in an online writing course and something the instructor said really hit home. She said that our unconscious drives our behavior and this includes how we treat others, ourselves and even how we write. In fact, if we are not aware of it, it can sabotage our life. T... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3805876 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:29:46 +0100 3805876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3802603&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38608&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLifeDev%2F%7E3%2FmL9EbnDOb1I%2F I love watching shows like VH1′s “Behind the Music” and reading about how bands developed their original sound. Usually it’s nothing more than a band member being exposed to a certain type of music at an early age. Other times it’s an event, like being at a concert and something striking a chord. (Wow. Awful pun.) It turns out that what influences a band is incredibly important to the sound they develop on their own. Masters” that create amazing work almost always quote their inspirations. Other writers, musicians, pieces of art… something is always inspiring their output. The Web has created a massive platform for finding inspiration. There is no shortage of creativity that can be gleaned from different online sources. In fact, if you’re go... LifeDev blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3802603 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:20:09 +0100 3802603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3827134&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F17100414%2F1nq6m8%2Fneuromarketing%7ECent-Creativity-Booster.htm Want to boost your creativity by investing a quarter or so? Buy a lightbulb. Not the fancy LED, halogen, or compact fluorescent variety – just the old-fashioned, cheap incandescent kind that come in four-packs for a buck or so. Skeptical? Read on… As long as I can remember, the image of a [...] CommentsAdam, I suggested $2 because a typical compact fluorescent ... by Roger DooleyFunny. Incandescent light bulbs have an effect analog to ... by AnonymousPlus 3 more... (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3827134 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:52:29 +0100 3827134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3776638&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38608&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLifeDev%2F%7E3%2FcM78LaWZ9ZE%2F There’s been something I’ve had to struggle with over the years: Creating for the sake of creating. You know, having to create stuff because you have to, not because you want to. You might feel pressure to create because of any combination of reasons like guilt occupations financial needs routines We all have to pay the bills and other financial responsibilities. For those of us who create for a living, it can become a grind. Quickly. Like anything, having to come up with ideas on a consistent basis can become difficult. It all comes down to one major question: what’s our motivation? What keeps you motivated? It’s easy to stay motivated creating things that are our own ideas. But what about when need to create on a deadline? It’s really tough to stay motivat... LifeDev blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3776638 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:11:29 +0100 3776638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737323&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38618&url=http%3A%2F%2F21dragons.com%2F2010%2Funleashing-your-creative-monster-first-care First, care. Care intensely. Care about doing a good job. Care about not doing a bad job. Care about going the extra mile. Care even when nobody else seems to care. Care even when nobody else will notice. Care even when you don’t feel like caring. Care because you want to. Care because you need to. Care because you can’t not care. Care about making a dent in the universe. Care about making something new and exciting. Care about making something fun. Care about making something that scares you. Care about saying something. Care about making a difference. Care about seeing something no one else can see unless you show them. Care about making someone else care. How to make something you can be proud of? Just care. Related posts:Unleashing Your Creative Monster: Be Proud Unleashi... 21 Dragons blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737323 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:26 +0100 3737323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737025&cid=t_105262_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fattention-everyone-wasting-time-on-youtube-just-got-easier%2F We all adore spending hours on YouTube, whether we’re watching dogs teaching babies to high-five or trying to learn how to do a French twist (for the tenth time). Now, with Youtube’s new Leanback feature, you can watch a nonstop stream of videos you’d enjoy, based on your preferences, favorites, social networking profiles, and your friends’ likes. Okay — linking Youtube to our Facebook profile does seem a little annoying. But if that makes it easier for us to take a break from work to watch videos of baby goats, we’ll live. Leanback is definitely aimed at people with a high-tech Internet-ready entertainment center, but something tells us we’ll enjoy it just fine with our laptops. While pretending to work. via Dvice Post from: BlissTree Attention, Eve... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737025 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:28:58 +0100 3737025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733333&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38608&url=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fksr-videos%2Fencodings%2F6628%2FKickstarter_Final.original.mp4 Staying disciplined with a project as uber-creative as a web comic is challenging work. Michael Buckley has a web comic 60 Ways to Leave Your Mother (Alone) that is raising funds to become an actual print comic. It’s a fantastic project. Check out the project video below…it’s one of my favorite promo videos ever. WPFP(document).ready(function() { //load player $f("saiweb_30494667155f9e8dab3ca5e455f11f86", "/wp-content/plugins/word-press-flow-player/flowplayer/gpl/flowplayer-3.1.5.swf", { plugins: { controls: { buttonOverColor: '#', sliderColor: '#', bufferColor: '#', sliderGradient: 'none', progressGradient: 'medium', durationColor: '#', progressColor: '#', backgroundColor: '#000000', ... LifeDev blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733333 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:34:03 +0100 3733333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721736&cid=t_105262_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fjuly-4th-fun-ten-things-we-want-to-do-this-long-weekend%2F We doubt you need guidance, but here are a few of our suggested activities for this long holiday weekend. Happy 4th of July, be safe, and have fun. Get Patriotic We’re all about the stars and stripes this holiday weekend, and in addition to celebrating the 4th of July, we’re still partying over our new commenting system. No registration, no personal details, no censors: That’s freedom, baby. Get Better Skin Who doesn’t want to glow, especially in the summertime? We’re hitting up the supplement aisles for some natural skin-helpers this weekend. Eat Desserts a la Red, White, and Blue Even if you skip the burger, chips, and soda this Sunday, who can say no to these berry-filled, 4th of July desserts? Make Our Summer Reading List When the fireworks are over, we&... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721736 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:33:19 +0100 3721736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733338&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38618&url=http%3A%2F%2F21dragons.com%2F2010%2Funleashing-your-creative-genius-be-proud Unless you’re extremely lucky, talented or rich, along the path of doing creative work you’ll find yourself doing stuff you won’t be proud of, just for the money. These are works you won’t be dying to show the world, they’re simply projects you do to pay the bills. Nothing wrong with that. We’ve all been there, done that. But. You still need to do work you can be proud of, even if it doesn’t pay, even if it nobody else sees it. You need to do them because if you don’t, your creative monster will die. Before I started 21 Dragons, I ran a blog called Life Coaches Blog. These two blogs couldn’t be more different. Life Coaches Blog was my attempt at running a pro-blog (professional blog), and the idea was the more traffic I could attract, ... 21 Dragons blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733338 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:42:28 +0100 3733338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714477&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38618&url=http%3A%2F%2F21dragons.com%2F2010%2Funleashing-your-creative-genius-be-proud Unless you’re extremely lucky, talented or rich, along the path of doing creative work you’ll find yourself doing stuff you won’t be proud of, just for the money. These are works you won’t be dying to show the world, they’re simply projects you do to pay the bills. Nothing wrong with that. We’ve all been there, done that. But. You still need to do work you can be proud of, even if it doesn’t pay, even if it nobody else sees it. You need to do them because if you don’t, your creative genius will die. Before I started 21 Dragons, I ran a blog called Life Coaches Blog. These two blogs couldn’t be more different. Life Coaches Blog was my attempt at running a pro-blog (professional blog), and the idea was the more traffic I could attract, t... 21 Dragons blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714477 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:42:28 +0100 3714477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3690804&cid=t_105262_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fjob-productivity-8-ways-to-bring-creativity-to-work%2F photo: Thinkstock Let’s say you work in a finance job and sit in a grey cubicle all day crunching numbers and have a high productivity rate. Do you go home and think about numbers? Do you daydream about numbers? Do you crunch numbers for fun in your spare time? We’re going to answer those for you: No. You are a creative person stuck in a non-creative job, just like a lot of other people who need to make a living. Is there a way to bring your love of painting into the investment bank? Lifehack.org has eight ways to make your creativity work for you at work. 1. Don’t complain – adapt. If your job is cramping your free spirit, don’t gripe about it to co-workers. Instead, invest your energy into thinking about how you could adapt your work to be more creative. There&#... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3690804 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:19:47 +0100 3690804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733339&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38618&url=http%3A%2F%2F21dragons.com%2F2010%2Funleashing-your-creative-genius-be-afraid Whenever I thought of writing this post, this scene from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back always came to mind: You think you won’t be afraid on your way to unleashing your creative monster (is that title getting old or what)? Oh you will be, you will be. There’s a perception going around that when a creative person achieves Epic Genius rank in the dark arts of creativity, she will no longer be afraid of new projects, and all creative tasks will cower before her in fear and the lowest submission, ready to roll over and give up their gifts if she only but wishes. Nothing could be further from the truth. The truth is that fear is a good thing. Not the gut-wrenching fear that tells you (wisely) not to step into a dark alley at night, but fear of doing things that are good for yo... 21 Dragons blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733339 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:00:05 +0100 3733339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3687396&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38618&url=http%3A%2F%2F21dragons.com%2F2010%2Funleashing-your-creative-genius-be-afraid Whenever I thought of writing this post, this scene from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back always came to mind: You think you won’t be afraid on your way to unleashing your creative genius (is that title getting old or what)? Oh you will be, you will be. There’s a perception going around that when a creative person achieves Epic Genius rank in the dark arts of creativity, she will no longer be afraid of new projects, and all creative tasks will cower before her in fear and the lowest submission, ready to roll over and give up their gifts if she only but wishes. Nothing could be further from the truth. The truth is that fear is a good thing. Not the gut-wrenching fear that tells you (wisely) not to step into a dark alley at night, but fear of doing things that are good for you... 21 Dragons blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3687396 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:00:05 +0100 3687396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676923&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FqQdeCz7g9X0%2F Image courtesy of Paul Weber “I need money to survive.” Wrong. This is a survival mentality and a self-fulfilling prophecy. To the extent you believe this, you therefore become more and more desperate for money. You lose all sense of morality, character, and purpose because survival trumps all these things. It’s a downward spiral. As you become desperate for money, you begin to focus all your energy on money. You focus on the fact that you do not have enough money. And you are the boss of your thoughts. Your subconscious screens and scans possible circumstances to bring into your circle of life, to prove your premise, and make your belief come true. Because you think there is not enough money, you begin to chase it and it begins to run away. You are so desperate for money cru... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676923 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:23:25 +0100 3676923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733340&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38618&url=http%3A%2F%2F21dragons.com%2F2010%2Funleashing-your-creative-genius-say-one-thing-strong My friend Donald was kind enough to leave a comment on my previous foul-mouthed post, clarifying that I’m really a much nicer person in real life. I’d like to think so too. So why did I swear like a sailor in writing Unleashing Your Creative Monster: Know Who’s Your Bitch? I struggled with writing that post for the longest time. I wrote drafts and drafts of my thoughts on creativity, things I’d learned through more than 10 years of studying and working in the creative fields. The drafts hemmed and hawed, went this way and that, and turned out bloated and boring. None of them worked. Creativity is a paradoxical subject and I was trying to cover all the different points of view possible. As a result, the drafts didn’t have one single strong point of view. When I fi... 21 Dragons blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733340 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:00:33 +0100 3733340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3666263&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38618&url=http%3A%2F%2F21dragons.com%2F2010%2Funleashing-your-creative-genius-say-one-thing-strong My friend Donald was kind enough to leave a comment on my previous foul-mouthed post, clarifying that I’m really a much nicer person in real life. I’d like to think so too. So why did I swear like a sailor in writing Unleashing Your Creative Monster: Know Who’s Your Bitch? I struggled with writing that post for the longest time. I wrote drafts and drafts of my thoughts on creativity, things I’d learned through more than 10 years of studying and working in the creative fields. The drafts hemmed and hawed, went this way and that, and turned out bloated and boring. None of them worked. Creativity is a paradoxical subject and I was trying to cover all the different points of view possible. As a result, the drafts didn’t have one single strong point of view. When I fi... 21 Dragons blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3666263 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:00:33 +0100 3666263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3652544&cid=t_105262_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fwelcome-to-painville%2F Our little village is not listed on any maps, praised on any tourist pamphlets lining the walls of a travel agency nor is it on MapQuest. No, it is a city long lost in the fog of denial as most individuals occasionally arrive, spend a night in one of our fine motels, and then move on in the morning.  Its beauty is hidden for most visitors in the effect of their pain medication as they recover from the short-term pain they are experiencing, and then return to their lives. They forget about the pain they have experienced as they move back to “regular” life. Many of us permanent residents have come to appreciate the intrinsic beauty of our home, over time and years of attitude adjustment. You see, those of us with chronic pain have long ago accepted this as home. We have nestled ... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3652544 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:08:46 +0100 3652544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648598&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F06%2F10%2Fintroducing-the-creative-mind%2F We were sorry to see Susan K. Perry of our Writer’s Mind blog leave after only a few short months blogging with us. By all accounts, people enjoyed her blog and I know I learned something about writing from her insights. But producing new and interesting blog entries week after week can sometimes be more work than people realize. (Trust me, I understand!) But as they say, when one door closes, another one opens. With that, I’m pleased to introduce our new blog on psychology and creativity, The Creative Mind, with Douglas Eby. The Creative Mind will explore some of the main emotional and psychological topics that can affect how well or how freely creative people are able to express themselves. Douglas hopes to cater this blog to both professionals and to anyone who may want to f... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648598 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:30:41 +0100 3648598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3636058&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F3Isc8fVMpNk%2F You all know the old adage – “Music Hath Charms to Soothe the Savage Beast” – in actuality, it has been forever misquoted – it’s really “…to soothe the savage breast” –but either way, there can be no denying music’s power to change moods, and particularly from a somber or angry one – to happier. Most people intuitively know that listening to music when they are feeling down or depressed can bolster their spirits. However recent research studies have shown that music, especially certain tones can clinically reduce stress. Music can alter brainwave patterns, as can yoga, deep breathing, and meditation – and bring on what is known as the Alpha State. Alpha is described as a state of deep relaxation, where the mind is totally stress-free and more open to problem ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3636058 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:24:17 +0100 3636058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3636059&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38618&url=http%3A%2F%2F21dragons.com%2F2010%2Funleashing-your-creative-monster-know-whos-your-bitch Creativity is a motherf.ing bitch. There are no two ways about. Anyone who’s ever messed about the creative process, ever tried to define it, explain it, ever tried to teach it, ever tried to wrestle it to the ground and produce heartbreaking works of staggering genius on a constant basis, is sooner or later dashed upon the rocks of paradox. For creativity is a, but also b, is sometimes x, but other times definitely not x, and even though you can certainly nurture it with steps and best practices, because of how much creativity likes to break the rules, sometimes doing the exact opposite of those steps and best practices yields the creative results. Creativity is a motherf.ing capricious bitch. And yet, like any other fool who’s tried to make creativity his bitch and ended up g... 21 Dragons blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3636059 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:30:37 +0100 3636059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625805&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2Fzfmgh-QXewU%2F In my first book, The Path of Consequence, one of the characters reveals 7 different attributes or “talents” that make up a successful life. One of those talents is “place.” It’s the idea of finding the perfect place to live or work or somewhere just to visit. It’s finding your OZ at the end of a yellow brick road. It’s discovering the small town in the middle of nowhere that has character and charm. It’s the bed and breakfast house, restored from an earlier time, with a hearty breakfast and great company. Do you have a place like that? What’s it like? Is it somewhere that you live now or is it a dream… a far away dream that you want to come true… Imagine in your mind for a moment, that wonderful place. What do you see? Are ... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625805 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:12:41 +0100 3625805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625806&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FwvkjBH7PuGk%2F To make money or to create Abundance, what’s the difference? Seems like a minor distinction, doesn’t it? On the surface it is. However, after exploring the subject of abundance in depth, I woke up this morning with an epiphany. Trying to deliberately make money, doesn’t work. Correction. It works enough to fool us into thinking we can deliberately make money, but as it turns out; we are only chasing it. It teases us into thinking that “making money” is an actual skill. On a certain level that’s true, but only if you have the printing press to print it! Here’s the problem. Once we start chasing money, it runs away, doesn’t it? We get into a cycle of thinking we need money, we want money, money will make us rich, we deserve money, money rescues us from poverty, jail, and debt... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625806 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:50:25 +0100 3625806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595661&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34958&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.counsellingresource.com%2F%7Er%2Fpsychology-philosophy%2F%7E3%2Fy14yPxoJ8Ek%2F To be inspired, we must always be open and receptive to (ready to "take in") the creative energies that might infuse and influence us. But inspiration is more than just the "in" side.Tags: creativity, mindful awareness (Source: Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life) Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595661 Tue, 25 May 2010 14:56:30 +0100 3595661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585878&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FXO2pLCLARPg%2F Are you fascinating? That is a question that Sally Hogshead sent me via a Twitter tweet. I had to think about that one for a minute. Hmmmm… I thought… I am a lot of things… but fascinating… hmmmm I don’t know. Luckily for me she sent me a link for her Fascination test. In just ten minutes I found out my fascination score and realized that I needed to share this fascinating test with the world. I passed a link on to some of my friends and co-workers. Soon I was finding out what made my friends fascinating. To tell you the truth, what I found out was absolutely and truly FASCINATING! I’m sure by now that you are wondering where you can take this test. But before I give you the keys to your own score, I want to list out the seven fascinations that you can be… mystique prestige... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585878 Fri, 21 May 2010 15:21:01 +0100 3585878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3573754&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F05%2F18%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-may-18th-2010%2F It’s still early in the week and there are already tons of great posts floating around our site. So much so that it made choosing just five particularly difficult. I’d have to agree with this generous statement made by Twitter follower @counsellingnews: “a round of applause from the AIPC Team for ongoing high quality & interesting content PsychCentral provides.” This goes for our bloggers as well. Great job guys! While I’m singing out praises, I also want to thank Sonia who was quick to catch an error last week on the Best of Our Blogs. Instead of May 14th, I jumped ahead to the 21st. Talk about spring fever! All in all, thanks again for your support, comments and compliments.  What a supportive, informative and active community we have! And now for the b... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3573754 Tue, 18 May 2010 13:44:17 +0100 3573754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499360&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FtdQA8z9Ttro%2F April is about the time New Year’s resolutions dissolve and gyms become less crowded again.  It’s not that folks have lost their desire to trim pounds or increase their level of fitness.  For some, it’s simply a motivation problem.  They want to continue, but just can’t seem to make the time amidst competing demands.  But for others, they just don’t enjoy exercise.  I once watched a woman jogging whose scrunched up face displayed a combination of irritation and defeat.  She wasn’t enjoying herself, but felt compelled to continue.  So it’s no surprise that keeping our fitness habits going is difficult.  Any activity that isn’t innately enjoyable quickly becomes drudgery and nearly impossible to maintain. No matter what your current feelings regarding exercise, it tur... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499360 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 05:42:39 +0100 3499360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490913&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2F9NQUoyrh0Rg%2F Yesterday we looked at some of our Social Media Mentor’s Facebook Fan pages. We wanted to see what information they included and get a better idea how to design ours. Today we want to look at Corporate pages and see if we can glean some marketing ideas for our page. Lets take a look at some of the popular ones. Chick-Fil-A: Has a very product intensive page. They use serif fonts and round edge product boxes which gives their landing page a much softer feel that the square-boxy feel of a standard Facebook page. Overall they have six boxes for their popular products and a larger featured item box for their promotional product of the month. Overall a compelling and simple to navigate design. Vitamin Water: Is now using Facebook as their homepage. They obviously must be getting good tracti... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490913 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:22:29 +0100 3490913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3475873&cid=t_105262_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F15%2Fintroducing-writers-mind%2F As an author, have you ever felt blocked by needing to finish another writing project and the creativity is just not flowing? Have you ever pursued an idea and begun writing it, only to find it petering out after awhile, and you don’t know how to get it back on track? Have you ever wondered what made a writer or author tick? Now you’ll have the opportunity to explore answers to these kinds of questions and so much more over at our newest blog, Writer’s Mind by Susan K. Perry. This blog intends to help shed light on the writing experience, sharing wisdom as well as practical advice from successful writers. Whether you’re an amateur or professional writer — or just someone who appreciates good writing as an avid reader — Writer’s Mind will pull back the curtain on ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3475873 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:38:47 +0100 3475873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471961&cid=t_105262_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FDQsDNTqFhiI%2F We went hunting for some Spring photos on Flickr today, and found Craft & Creativity’s photostream. We loved this photo of Ikea shelves, all dressed up for Spring. Now if only we could stay this organized… "Spring inspired shelfs" from Flickr user "Craft & Creativity" Post from: BlissTree Photo of the Day: Spring Inspired Decor (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471961 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:36:15 +0100 3471961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3530068&cid=t_105262_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Freactionary-workflow%2F Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Scott Belsky of Behance and The 99%. Every few minutes, more communications are being sent your way. Emails, text messages, voice mails, instant messages, twitter messages, facebook posts…and the list goes on. Your human response? You simply try to stay afloat. You peck away at the latest communications at the top of your many inboxes. And since the flow of communication never ends, you slip into a life of what I have come to call “reactionary workflow.” For those of us with great ideas and bold goals for the future, reactionary workflow is a big problem. If we spend our working hours reacting to the incoming barrage of communication, we will fail to be proactive with our energy. Our long-term aspirations suffer as a result. ... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3530068 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:02:40 +0100 3530068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3457973&cid=t_105262_133_f&fid=35084&url=http%3A%2F%2Fballastexistenz.autistics.org%2F%3Fp%3D618 This is one of those subjects that I have gone back and forth on whether to be public about. On the one hand, it’s a big part of my life. On the other hand, after so much unexpected media scrutiny, privacy is vital to have in at least some areas. But after believing myself alone in this regard for so long and then finding out it’s more common than I thought, it seems like one more thing that trips the switch in my head that goes “You know what, if one of your goals in writing is to show others they’re not alone in the same way others have done for you, then you may want to think about writing this.” So… okay. I was absolutely sure as a kid that I sucked at art. Painting in particular but also art in general. I was usually one of the slowest kids in art c... Ballastexistenz blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3457973 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 05:43:01 +0100 3457973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3454051&cid=t_105262_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fis-it-ever-too-late-to-take-back-your-life%2F Roll up the cuffs on your pants; take off your shoes because it’s going to get deep in here. We’re going to ask ourselves questions like, “What is the meaning of life?” as well as “What does life mean to you?” and “Is it possible to be happy living a life with chronic pain?” What is the meaning of life to you? I know there are as many answers to that question as there are individuals asking it. To some of us it has changed over the years as we have changed. We age, we decline, we become more educated, we get sick, and we get rich or poor and our goals in life change. Nobody stays the same, ever. The glitch in the answers to life seems to come in at that change part. When we live with someone else and we change, they have to adapt, or adjust to that change or there can be su... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3454051 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 22:00:01 +0100 3454051 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3449067&cid=t_105262_133_f&fid=35082&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.gbrettmiller.com%2Fdysfunction-as-high-function%2F During his New Year’s Day seminar, author Dan Pink shared five trends that he is following in 2010. In the science category, the trend he is keeping an eye on is dysfunction is high function. During the discussion he referenced the Atlantic Monthly article The Science of Success, which considers the possible “up-side” of genetic dysfunction: Yes, this new thinking goes, these bad genes can create dysfunction in unfavorable contexts—but they can also enhance function in favorable contexts. Re-reading the article last night reminded me of a story I heard, and wrote about, several years ago. Here is a slightly edited version of what I wrote back then. - – — — —– From McGee’s Musings is this personal story of someone else who, on learning m... 29 Marbles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3449067 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:52:34 +0100 3449067