Entries Tagged as ‘Self Improvement’

September 22, 2009

Types of Flu

Want to learn more about the different types of flu? Surprisingly, not all types of flu are the same. Some types of flu can make you very ill while other types of flu cause milder symptoms.

What is flu?
Flu, or influenza, is an acute respiratory infection caused by a variety of flu viruses. Symptoms of flu [...]

April 22, 2009

Happy Earth Day 2009

There are small steps we can all take in our homes and offices to start ourselves in the right direction. There is no better way to change the way people think then to lead by example. Here are a few simple steps you can take to start the process.
Save Energy
* Turn off appliances and lights [...]

April 10, 2009

April 7, 2009

Chair Workout

Another office workout exclusive from Violet, a chair workout that will give you a little extra energy for the rest of your day.

April 6, 2009

 Exercise everyday using these methods will keep you strong and healthy.

If you have trouble staying fit at work, these office exercises are a great way to keep your body moving right at your desk.

April 6, 2009

Teens and Communication

Parents worry a lot about teens. They worry their teen will get into trouble, that their teen won’t be ready for adulthood, that they don’t matter anymore with their teen. We’ve learned that teens worry a lot too, and good communication can help parents and teens work this out.
Teens are mostly worried that they are [...]

April 6, 2009

How Can Parents Model Good Listening Skills?

by Carl Smith
Do Listening Skills Affect Learning?

Listening is not a school subject like reading and writing.  Many of us seem to feel it comes naturally and that as long as we can listen to directions on how to find the restroom, nothing more needs to be said.  The latest studies reveal that listening is a [...]

April 6, 2009

How one man built a sliding house to adapt to the changing seasons

By Claire Bates

It gives new meaning to the phrase ‘moving house.’ At first glance, Ross Russell’s Suffolk home looks like a traditional East Anglian barn. But with one push of a button the house begins to change shape.

Moving house: Mr Russell spent a year designing and building his house In just six minutes the steel [...]

March 29, 2009

Room Color and How it Affects your Mood

When selecting color for a room, keep in mind that each color has a psychological value. Think about how those colors make you feel. The main color of your room can have an effect on your mood. These colors can make you feel anything from tranquil to rage. So when trying to create peace and [...]

March 29, 2009

Color Psychology

Do different colors affect your mood?
by David Johnson
Like death and taxes, there is no escaping color. It is ubiquitous. Yet what does it all mean? Why are people more relaxed in green rooms? Why do weightlifters do their best in blue gyms?
Colors often have different meanings in various cultures. And even in Western societies, the [...]