Health

If you have a problem with mice or rats, perhaps you want to get rid of them but don’t want to be responsible for killing them. There is an alternative solution--a humane mouse trap. Humane mouse traps allow you to release the mice or…

Whether you're young or old, married or single, chances are the stress of work, time and relationships have put you out of touch with yourself. You may not have time for your friends, your hobbies or your favorite pastimes, which can…

People who have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) or narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) can be challenging to deal with on a regular basis. While these two disorders appear to be opposites from the outside, they…

Many individuals have the idea that other people or situations are responsible for outcomes in their lives. When someone thinks this way, she has an external locus of control. Conversely, if she were to believe that she has control of the…

If you've experienced negativity at work or in a relationship, you know firsthand the toll it can take on your emotional well-being. As Dr. Steve Ornelas writes in "Energy Vampires: Managing Stress and Negative Thoughts in Your Personal and…

Between our busy schedules and the electronic gadgetry frequently distracting us, we can all benefit from finding ways to improve our focus. This is true for young children, older adults, couch potatoes, and world class athletes. Few of…

Be amazed the next time you blink as Mother Nature has supplied us with eyes that are capable of clearing, moisturizing and filtering in one quick motion. Blinking supplies our eyes with two forms of moisturizers. The moisturizers help…

Socrates, one of the earliest known philosophers, encouraged his students to "know thyself." Today, many people still struggle with issues of self-knowledge and personal insight. Christians of every denomination may also wish to examine…

Getting lost can be a scary feeling, particularly if you are in an area where there are no people around. Occasionally people get separated from the group or wander off in a wilderness setting and are unable to get back to civilization on…

Forming an identity is central to leading a healthy fulfilling life. A personal identity asks individuals to begin to answer "Who am I?" and "What am I like?" to form an accurate self-concept. Identity is not based on race, gender,…