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Hands-on Group Activities for Self-Esteem

The key to successful hands-on group activities for self-esteem is to offer praise throughout the activity. Provide challenging activities that end with a sense of accomplishment for everyone involved. Everyone is a winner in hands-on group…

Self Esteem Activities for Teens

According to Jane Bolton of Psychology Today, the most powerful tool teens have for improving self esteem is themselves. Self esteem activities for teens can help reshape the way they think, and boost self image. But, before getting…

Self-reflection Activities

Socrates, Albert Schweitzer, Ben Franklin and other great thinkers believed that self-reflection was necessary to lead a productive and fulfilled life. In a world where moving quickly and being the best have become top priorities,…

How Do I Stop Being Socially Awkward?

In today's world, many people have come to rely on the Internet and mobile phones in order to communicate. This only contributes to social awkwardness, with people needing to spend less time in social situations. If you feel that you are…

How to Manage Disappointment

Whether you lost a job, saw the end of a relationship, or didn't get the raise you were expecting, disappointment can be a powerful emotion. There are steps you can take, however, to transform a disappointing situation into one filled with…

How Do Voice Boxes Work?

The voice box, also known as the larynx, makes it possible for people to speak, shout or sing. This set of muscles in the throat also controls pitch and tone quality. Anatomy The vocal cords make up the central…

List of the Smartest Mammals

According to the National Museum of Natural History, the brains of mammals are larger and more complex than other categories of animals. The many folds of mammal's brains are supportive of complex nerve networks. Mammals also have a…

Basic Activities for Writing Therapy

Face-to-face therapy sessions are not always the best or most practical approaches to treating physical, emotional or cognitive problems. Writing therapy aids in recovering from multiple afflictions and can be used by anyone for little or…

Erickson & Psychosocial Stages

Erik Erikson, a German psychoanalyst, developed eight psychosocial stages of development that he identified in his book "Childhood and Society," published in 1950. Each stage offers a challenge and an opportunity for personal growth.…

How to Make My Life a Little Bit Brighter

Making life fun and interesting creates a happy environment and, therefore, a happier life. There are many ways to make your life a little brighter that don't cost much or anything at all and they don't take much effort, either. Making a…