Good manners are hard to teach. Children don't automatically learn them. And too often, parents attempt to teach good manners by punishing their children when they don't comply with directions or expectations. Some parents even go as far as to ignore their children. This approach, however, only serves to harm the relationship the child has with his parents. Besides, negative … [Read more...] about A Positive Approach to Teaching Your Children Good Manners
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Send the Right Message with Body Language
Have you ever heard that it’s not what you say that counts, but how you say it? Although the words we choose for conversations with peers and friends are important, the way we present ourselves during those discussions is crucial too. Up to 93% of human communication is non-verbal, but many people don’t know how to use body language correctly. Learning how to stand, … [Read more...] about Send the Right Message with Body Language
4 Great Ways to Boost Your Self-Confidence Fast
Struggling with your confidence? You’re not alone. We all strive to have more self-confidence. However, it can be difficult to come by at times. We often hold ourselves to unreasonably high standards, and this can have a negative impact on our self-esteem. However, if you can learn how to leverage and strengthen your self-confidence, you can generate some excellent … [Read more...] about 4 Great Ways to Boost Your Self-Confidence Fast
Food and Your Mood: 9 Foods That Can Enhance Your Mood
Your food doesn't just impact your waistline, it can also affect your mood. Consider that everything you eat is broken down and absorbed by your body. Of course, it can certainly have an effect on your mood. The food you eat impacts how you feel. For example, consider how eating a piece of chocolate impacts your mood differently than consuming a plain baked … [Read more...] about Food and Your Mood: 9 Foods That Can Enhance Your Mood
7 Obsessions That Will Change Your Life for the Better
Too often, we have unhealthy obsessions. We’re obsessed with celebrities, TV shows, a person in our daily lives, extreme wealth, or chocolate. Potentially worse are obsessions with social media which can be all-consuming. Checking your social media feed every few minutes can really hamper your productivity and happiness. The time wasted on these types of obsessions can be … [Read more...] about 7 Obsessions That Will Change Your Life for the Better