Cashie Evans

Motivational interviewing is a cognitive-behavioral interviewing technique that mental health professionals utilize when working with substance abusers. It was first written about by Miller in 1983 and later developed by Miller and…

Self-confidence is a key quality for every part of your life at every stage of your life. People with high self-confidence have the faith in themselves necessary to take risks and try new things. They tend to be more successful because they…

The ancient Chinese believed that the five natural elements govern personality and much of a person's life and health. Although the personality contains parts of all five elements, one or two usually predominate. Chinese medicine uses…

Everyone wants to feel good about themselves and it is normal to struggle with this from time to time. However, feeling confident can be more of a challenge for some people. Lack of confidence can inhibit your ability to enjoy life and…

People who lack self-confidence often feel its absence far more than others realize. It makes social interaction far more difficult, reduces opportunities at work and compounds existing fears of failure or inadequacy. In most cases,…

Snail mail is the mail that actually comes to your home or business, and into your mailbox. It is paper mail, and not electronic mail. Just like with electronic mail, there are snail mailing lists that you can join. A snail mail list is…

Anyone who has the funds, or can acquire a funding source, can establish a scholarship fund. There are many things to consider before setting up a scholarship, and careful planning and management of the fund are essential. 5…

When your spouse dies, you hear the same thoughtful advice about letting yourself mourn and taking time to accept the loss. But there are other things you think about once the initial grieving period is over. Find out what else you must do…

Whether your spouse has a temporary illness, such as the flu, or something much more serious, caretaking can take a toll on your own emotional health. Family members of the seriously ill often experience depression, anxiety and even acute…

Ecotourism is low-impact travel coupled with conservation efforts in wilderness destinations. Ecotourism should help promote the health of natural areas rather than contribute to their deterioration the way high-impact tourism can.…