Olivia Prete

Positive adaptation, sometimes identified with "psychological resilience," is a psychological system of coping skills employed by persons or families met with traumatic events. This therapeutic coping system meets adversity and stressful…

Narcissism seems to be running rampant in modern American society. It's also become something we magically diagnose others with without seeking professional help. What we're really talking about here is an epidemic of selfishness, the…

About Spinach Spinach is a leafy green vegetable that has long been believed to increase strength. The poster boy for the supposedly amazing powers of spinach, of course, is Popeye. With his bulging biceps, Popeye guzzled spinach and took…

Spelling is a crucial skill for both adults and children so they can effectively communicate using the written word. If you have a child or a student with ADHD who is having difficulty learning to spell, then you probably need some advice…

The desire and commitment to lead a more healthy and active life may require adjustments to your current lifestyle. You can make changes in the way you live, both minor and major, to help ensure that the life you lead is as healthy as…

Self-esteem, or self confidence, is a basic human need. A.H. Maslow, a founder of humanistic psychology, studied how our propensity for high or low self-esteem is determined. He concluded that it is in part determined by our ability to…

Trials in life, failures, and obstacles can all contribute to beating down a person's self-confidence. Belief in oneself isn't inherited; it's learned. You can mentally teach and condition yourself to have confidence. Invest your time and…

Have you ever wanted to project a strong, independent image? When you are on a date, interviewing for a job or relaxing at a party, appearing self-confident can be very important. As the saying goes, "fake it till you make it," which means…

Despite the gains made in women’s equality legally, low self-esteem keeps some women from taking advantage of those opportunities. Low self-esteem comes early; by the time they reach their early teens, some girls begin to lose confidence.…

A job coach's role is to help individuals maximize their prodution in the work place and to feel satisfied with their job. The job coach serves a role in which he tries to push his client to do his best. He will try to help a client…