I used to think that I had a big problem with learning how to make friends. You see, both of my sisters were socialites growing up. They each had dozens upon dozens of friends. There literally was not a single day where they would not either have friends over to the house, or else […]
I have done many forms of counseling through out my career. Many people are inflicted with a variety of syndromes, disorders and illnesses. I have a very straightforward way of dealing with people that has been successful. I do not spend a great deal of time going over why someone feels or believes the […]
I was contacted the other day by two classmates from high school. They called to remind me that 25 years ago I had agreed to be involved with planning the 25th class reunion. It had seemed like a good idea at the time, but I had not stayed in touch with any of my […]
Although it is possible to study a foreign language to some degree from just a formal language program at any school. The best way to study is to actually be in that culture, while simultaneously taking classes. In language learning theory, this is called an immersion program and they have become popular all […]
Some people want to find out how to overcome shyness. As a shy person I can attest that it isn’t easy but it can be done. Being shy can be painful especially if it keeps you from doing things that you want to do. I know that I have missed many events and I […]
Do you fully understand the possibilities that go along with owning a modern computer? When I think about it, I just get all warm and fuzzy inside. I mean come on - it’s just so darn cool what our PCs and Macs can accomplish. Take the Internet for example. This phenomenal realm known as […]
Online dating services are an extremely popular form of dating today. In a study conducted by the Online Publishers Association and comScore Networks, it was determined that people in the United States alone spent over 450 million dollars on online dating and personals services in 2004, which ranks online dating as the largest […]
I leave for work very early in the morning due to a long commute. I tried to set up as many things the night before so that the morning routine will go smoothly. Each evening I am faced with the same dilemma of what to wear to work the next day. I like to […]
There are many different personality types, according to the Myers-Briggs test, and it is easy to find out yours if you just have a few minutes to sit down and to answer some multiple choice questions. The Myers Briggs personality types are based on the work of Carl Jung, a pioneering psychologist, and an […]
Whenever someone asks me what my birth sign is, I am often stumped for an answer. You see according to the western horoscope, I was born under the sign of Capricorn. But according to the oriental astrology birth chart, I was born under the sign of the snake! When I try and correlate the […]