Memory imporvement tips and techniques

Every one of us can take steps to improve memory with time and practice. Question may arise 'Is is possible to improve memory at any age?' Yes, it is possible! scientific research results say that  most of us can sharpen our minds with proven, do-it-yourself strategies.

The human brain has an astonishing ability to adapt and change—even into old age. This ability is known as neuroplasticity. With the right stimulation, your brain can form new neural pathways, alter existing connections, and adapt and react in ever-changing ways. The brain’s incredible ability to reshape itself holds true when it comes to learning and memory. You can harness the natural power of neuroplasticity to increase your cognitive abilities, enhance your ability to learn new information, and improve your memory.  

10 research-proven tips for a better memory 

Here are some ways to boost your ability to remember as you age.

1. Believe in yourself. Myths about aging can contribute to a failing memory. Middle-aged and older learners do worse on memory tasks when exposed to negative stereotypes about aging and memory, and better if exposed to messages about memory preservation into old age.

2. Economize your brain use. Take advantage of calendars and planners, maps, shopping lists, file folders, and address books to keep routine information accessible. Designate a place at home for your glasses, keys, and other items you use frequently.

3. Organize your thoughts. New information that’s broken into smaller chunks, such as the hyphenated sections of a phone or social security number, is easier to remember than a single long list, such as financial account numbers or the name of everyone in a classroom.

4. Use all your senses. The more senses you use when you learn something, the more of your brain will be involved in retaining the memory. For example, odors are famous for conjuring memories from the distant past, especially those with strong emotional content, such as visits to a cookie-baking grandparent.

5. Expand your brain. Widen the brain regions involved in learning by reading aloud, drawing a picture, or writing down the information you want to learn (even if you never look back at your notes). Just forming a visual image of something makes it easier to remember and understand; it forces you to make the information more precise.

6. Repeat after me. When you want to remember something you have just heard or thought about, repeat it out loud. For example, if you’ve just been told someone’s name, use it when you speak with him or her: “So John, where did you meet Camille?”

7. Space it out. Instead of repeating something many times in a short period, as if you were cramming for an exam, re-study the essentials after increasingly longer periods of time — once an hour, then every few hours, then every day. Spacing out periods of study is particularly valuable when you are trying to master complicated information.

8. Make a mnemonic. Mnemonic devices are creative ways to remember lists. They can take the form of acronyms — such as the classic “Every good boy does fine,” to remember the musical notes E, G, B, D, and F on the lines of the treble clef. For older learners, a particularly helpful system is a story mnemonic — that is, a brief narrative in which each item cues you to remember the next one.

9. Challenge yourself. Engaging in activities that require you to concentrate and tax your memory will help you maintain skills as you age. Discuss books, do crossword puzzles, try new recipes, travel, and undertake projects or hobbies that require skills you aren’t familiar or comfortable with.

10. Take a course. Memory-improvement courses are becoming more common. Choose one run by health professionals or experts in psychology or cognitive rehabilitation. Stay away from courses that center on computer or concentration games, which generally won’t help you with real-life memory problems. Select a course that focuses on practical ways to manage everyday.

Source:  www.health.harvard.edu

Want to read or learn more?

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'How to develop a super power memory' By Harry Lorayne

Harry Lorayne says:

"Memory is the stepping-stone to thinking, because without remembering facts, you cannot think, conceptualize, reason, make decisions, create. or contribute. There is no learning without memory."
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Paperback of this self help book is available at 'Amazon' but you can download ebook format of this amazing book at the following link.

*Download link (PDF file)

More links and resources:

* How to improve your memory? at 'Wikihow'

* 'Improve memory.org'

* 'Tips and exercises to boost brain power' at 'HelpGuide.org'

Learn the Self help method of healing 'Emotional Freedom Techniques -EFT

We know it that our emotions, our thoughts play an important role in keeping our bodies/mind healthy and fresh. On the other hand stress, depression and negative thinking can lead to unhappiness, sickness of mind plus body, stretching towards chronic diseases etc. 'Emotional Freedom Techniques(EFT)' is a new way of healing.

What is EFT?

Emotional Freedom Techniques or EFT is a potent technique that helps you take control of your body and your thoughts. This technique was developed by Gary Craig in 1990 and has originated from acupuncture, kinesiology, and psychology. This wonderful technique has shown amazing results in developing attitude and behavior, resolving personal problems, decreasing stress, and restoring life balance.

EFT is a powerful method based on the discovery that emotional trauma contributes greatly to disease. Scientific studies have shown that EFT is able to rapidly reduce the emotional impact of memories and incidents that trigger emotional distress. Once the distress is reduced or removed, the body can often rebalance itself, and accellerate healing.

'EFT Universe' is an online resource where you can learn basics of EFT for free. It includes EFTs Basic Recipe that gives you the theory and all the tapping points. 

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As a "thank you" for subscribing, you'll get a brand new report, called Seven Top EFT Tips. If you share EFT with your friends, you'll also get a bonus Health Report from prominent EFT supporters such as Dawson Church, PhD, Bruce Lipton, PhD, Candace Pert, PhD, and others.
link: 'EFT Universe'
 
Useful links and online resources:

* 'Tapping.com' offers 13 free videos to teach and demonstrate how to use Emotional Freedom Technique.

* 'EFT Benefits' says: Your body is more powerful than you can imagine…

filled with life, energy, and a compelling ability for self-healing. With EFT, you can take control of that power. You get the free e-book 'How ETF Works' by submitting your email and other details at home page.


* Download free e-book "The Magic of Personal Choice in EFT"


- 'Download page'

* 'EFT for transformation'

* '123 eft'

* Basic Steps to Your Emotional Freedom

Online availablity of eco-friendly medical scrubs

One of my cousins who is in medical profession was talking about their uniform and she said that sometimes she is bored wearing same medical 'scrubs' daily. As the term 'scrubs' was new to me, I asked her the details about it and she handed over some information links to me.

According to a definition by 'Wikipedia': Scrubs are the shirts and trousers or gowns worn by nurses, surgeons, and other operating room personnel when "scrubbing in" for surgery. They are designed to be simple with minimal places for dirt to hide, easy to launder, and cheap to replace if damaged or stained irreparably. The wearing of scrubs has been extended outside of surgery in many hospitals. Originally issued as replacement clothing if street clothing was contaminated, scrubs are now worn by any hospital personnel in any clean environment.

Any medical uniform consisting of a short-sleeve shirt and pants are known as "scrubs". Scrubs may also include a waist-length long-sleeved jacket with no lapels and stockinette cuffs, known as a "warm-up jacket". Nearly all patient care personnel in Canada and the United States wear some form of scrubs while on duty, as do some staffers in doctor, dental and veterinary offices. Support staff such as custodians and unit clerks also wear scrubs in some facilities.

Scrubs worn in surgery are almost always colored solid light green, light blue or a light green-blue shade, although some medical centers have switched to pink as a theft deterrent. Surgical scrubs are rarely owned by the wearer; due to concerns about home laundering and sterility issues, these scrubs are hospital-owned or hospital-leased through a commercial linen service.

Non-surgical scrubs come in a wider variety of colors and patterns, ranging from official issue garments to custom made, whether by commercial uniform companies or by home-sewing using commercially available printed patterns.

Where to buy scrubs? 'Scrubs & Beyond' is a great online source for medical scrubs, shoes and more. Specialty of this online store is that it offers variety of scrubs from which 'Eco friendly scrubs' are really nice as these scrubs are made with breathable and comfortable fabrics.

The collection of nursing scrubs include mens scrubs, nursing shoes, clogs, and nursing accessories.

Free online personality and intelligence tests

It is fun to know about our own personality but it can also be a very creative process as we can go for a self improvement process after knowing our strength and weaknesses.

Test desk is an online free resource which offers personality and intelligence tests for everyone. The best thing about this site is that it is free of ads. Many of the tests are free and don't require registration. A few tests may require a fee which you can decide yourself to go for payment option or not.

There are four sections of the site:

- At 'Persoanlity tests' page you can find many personality related test like, big five tests, right left brain tests, jung tests, etc.

- 'Intelligence tests' page is about many IQ and intelligence tests.

- 'Amusing tests' offers 2 fun tests which are 'famous leader test' and 'classic movie test'

- 'Compatibility tests'

Few pages of the site are linked to the sister site 'similar minds'

Useful links and sites:

* 'Personality page' A website about Psychological Type, based primarily upon the works of Carl G. Jung, pioneer psychologist, and of Isabel Briggs Myers, creator of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

* Fun personality quizzes and self help tests at 'Help self' site.

Download free e-book-"Lesson from the miracle doctors"

This free self help e-book is available to read and download for free but to get the hard copy you can get it at Amazon for the price of $16.47.
"Lessons from the Miracle Doctors" Free Download!

Jon Barron's "Lessons from the Miracle Doctors" has been downloaded in over 100 countries and found in public and medical libraries across the United States. Dramatically helping thousands turn their health around, his book continues to receive raving reviews:

“Jon Barron’s central premise is “your body has a blueprint for health.” It is incumbent upon us to optimize our overall health, allowing the body to perform the function it was designed to do – repair itself. While the focus is on prevention, Barron also delineates a course for reversing the symptoms of all major health problems/diseases faced today.

Compiling information from doctors who have facilitated “miracle cures,” Barron provides a thorough description of vitamins, diet, antioxidants, detoxification, and exercise, and in a chapter entitled, “The Thought that Kills,” describes how our thoughts and emotions affect our health. Also offering direction for smart supplement shopping, Lessons from the Miracle Doctors is a valuable and practical guide."

* After signing up with your name and e-mail address and you would get the download link at your inbox.

You also get free 'Heart Health Report'

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Tips to 'be and stay happy'

If anybody asks me what is the exact formula of happiness, I would only say that happiness comes from inside. If you are thankful to God for what ever He has given you, you are the happiest person on earth.

Fyodor Dostoevsky said: "Man is fond of counting his troubles, but he does not count his joys. If he counted them up as he ought to, he would see that every lot has enough happiness provided for it."

More than 100 years ago, author Robert Louis Stevenson offered the following tips for maintaining a positive attitude. They still apply today.

1.  Make up your mind to be happy. Learn to find pleasure in simple things.
2. Make the best of your circumstances. No one has everything, and everyone has something of sorrow intermingled with gladness of life. The trick is to make the laughter outweigh the tears.
3. Don't take yourself too seriously. Don't think that somehow you should be protected from misfortune that befalls other people.
4. You can't please everybody. Don't let criticism worry you.
5. Don't let your neighbor set your standards. Be yourself.
6. Do the things you enjoy doing but stay out of debt.
7. Never borrow trouble. Imaginary things are harder to bear than real ones.
8. Since hate poisons the soul, do not cherish jealousy, enmity, grudges. Avoid people who make you unhappy.
9. Have many interests. If you can't travel, read about new places.
10. Don't hold postmortems. Don't spend your time brooding over sorrows or mistakes. Don't be one who never gets over things.
11. Do what you can for those less fortunate than yourself.
12. Keep busy at something. A busy person never has time to be unhappy.

Few sayings of famous:

* The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up. ~Mark Twain

* If you want to be happy, be. ~Leo Tolstoy

* Happiness is never stopping to think if you are. ~Palmer Sondreal

* The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet. ~James Openheim

* Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn't know you left open. ~John Barrymore
More 'Happiness quotes'

Useful Resource:

* Get a FREE happiness training course.
* Take a happiness test
* Get FREE e-book "The Way to Happiness"

Related posts:
- "How to be happy?"
- "Are you unhappy from your life?"

Wedding and Vacation At One Place And Price!

Last month was busiest time of the year for me, because of my sister's wedding. She is my only sister and she relied on me for all wedding arrangements. My husband helped me for the whole ceremony, but the difficult time was to give her a memorable gift. And of course we both wanted to give the newly web couple a surprise but exciting gift.

After a week of internet search and discussing with friend, we came to a decision of selecting a honeymoon all inclusive resort package. I was worried about the price because I was sharing half with my husband. But after browsing the site Super Clubs my husband assured me that the whole package is within our budget range.

We purchased honeymoon stay of three nights and wedding was free. We had to schedule our wedding location and time online and rest of the hassle was for the people with whom we booked the wedding and honeymoon package.

This discount vacation packages was going to be an ideal gift as my sister and her husband loved travelling. And I knew that my sister was crazy about Jamacian resorts.

We were assured that it would be a perfectdestination weddings.

It features a group of wedding specialists who will make sure that wedding day unfolds flawlessly. They take care of everything from the minister to the floral arrangements to the wedding cake. They'll even help you find the perfect place at the resort for you to exchange vows.

My sister and her husband are back to their jobs and last week I received a big thankyou card from them saying that 'it was the most precious gift which they enjoyed and would remember for long times' and for me it was satisfying that the people who are offering these packages fulfilled their promises of quality and service.

Download Free E-Book "Wellness From Within"

I love to read self help, health related article, books and blogs. I was really amazed to see that health related free stuff and information is easily available on the world wide web, you only need to search cleverly. I have written many posts about FREE e-books which are available to download and there is a lot to learn from those inspirational and motivational books.
At the bottom of the post you can find the links to the related posts.

If you could choose to enjoy better health, would you be interested?
Do increased energy, greater enthusiasm, and an enhanced sense of well-being appeal to you?
How about a greater sense of joy?

The good news is, these things are possible for you. Within yourself, you have the power you need to create wellness in your life. That power is your power of choice.

"Wellness From Within: The First Step" helps you to understand the power you have to effect change using your everyday lifestyle choices and the importance of being an active participant. It introduces you to the relationship between your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects. There is a section modeling your role in your relationship with the healthcare professionals supporting you on your healing journey.

"Health is more than the absence of disease" According to the World Health Organization, "Health is more than the absence of disease. Health is a state of optimal well-being." Optimal well-being is a concept of health that goes beyond the curing of illness to one of achieving wellness.
Achieving wellness requires balancing the various aspects of the whole person. These aspects are physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. This broader, holistic approach to health involves the integration of all of these aspects and is an ongoing process.
The American Holistic Health Association (AHHA) has developed this booklet to help you achieve wellness in your life. It will answer some of the most commonly asked questions about the holistic approach to health and wellness and start you on your path to optimal well-being.

This FREE booklet is provided in many formats:

- Online - Click here to enjoy reading the complete text online.

- Audio - Click here for access to listen to the booklet online or download to your iPod or computer.

- Downloadable pdf - Click here for a pdf verison you can download and printout on your own printer. Note: This is a 30 page document.

Related posts:

- free e-books for every visitor of this site

- Amazing story of a sick woman who cured herself!

- How to be happy?

- Resources to download hundreds of free self help e-books!

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"Finger Tips" - A blog about Message Therapy

I have personally learned "Massage Therapy" basics from an accupressure consultant and noticed the benefits of massage therapy myself. I have plan to write more about "Shiatsu", "Accupressure", or "Massage therapy" because this system offers the free treatment of any ailments. I use massage or acupressure therapy myself for common sickness and found it really effective.

Today I am here with a review of a blog "Finger Tips" which is written by a practicing, nationally certified licensed massage therapist, and offers tips, pointers and information about improved health and wellness. Massage therapy news and insights are also covered.

Few article links:
- How Snoozing Makes You Smarter

- The Endocrine System

- Tennis Ball as Pressure Point Accessory

Related post:

When a journalist devoted his life for a volunteer purpose!'

Download free e-book '"Next Steps After Your Diagnosis"

Research shows that patients who are more involved in their health care tend to get better results and be more satisfied. Download this free e-book which would help you take care of yourself after the diagnosis.

Like so many other people in your situation, you might be feeling one or more of the following emotions after getting your diagnosis:

"Afraid. Alone. Angry. Anxious. Ashamed. Confused. Depressed. Helpless. In denial.Numb. Overwhelmed. Panicky. Powerless. Relieved (that you finally know what's wrong). Sad. Shocked. Stressed."

It is perfectly normal to have these feelings. It is also normal, and very common, to have trouble taking in and understanding information after you receive the news—especially if the diagnosis was a surprise. And it can be even harder to make decisions about treating or managing your disease or condition.

Your doctor gave you a diagnosis that could change your life. This document can help you take the next steps. Every person is different, of course, and every person's disease or condition will affect them differently. But research shows that after getting a diagnosis, many people have some of the same reactions and needs.

Five Basic Steps

This document describes five basic steps to help you cope with your diagnosis, make decisions, and get on with your life.

Step 1: Take the time you need. Do not rush important decisions about your health. In most cases, you will have time to carefully examine your options and decide what is best for you.

Step 2: Get the support you need. Look for support from family and friends, people who are going through the same thing you are, and those who have "been there." They can help you cope with your situation and make informed decisions.

Step 3: Talk with your doctor. Good communication with your doctor can help you feel more satisfied with the care you receive. Research shows it can even have a positive effect on things such as symptoms and pain. Getting a "second opinion" may help you feel more confident about your care.

Step 4: Seek out information. When learning about your health problem and its treatment, look for information that is based on a careful review of the latest scientific findings published in medical journals.

Step 5: Decide on a treatment plan. Work with your doctor to decide on a treatment plan that best meets your needs..

Although most of the published research referred to in this publication focuses on cancer, it likely is relevant to people with other diseases and conditions as well.

"Next Steps After Your Diagnosis" offers general advice for people with almost any disease or condition. And it has tips to help you learn more about your specific problem and how it can be treated.

The information here is presented in a simple way to help you scan the material and read only what you need right now. Organizations, publications, and other resources are included if you would like to know more. This online version has many additional resources with their Internet links.

Download link: 28 page pdf version of"Next Steps After Your Diagnosis"

"Upgrade Your Mind" with positive thinking

I spend hours in reading, whenever I find any self help or self improvement blog or site. Motivational or inspirational readings can stimulate your mind and life toward positive change. But you need to change the way you think, bringing it towards a positive thinking pattern. I read a lot and feel fresh while reading self imporvement posts, moreover my daily 'meditation' helps me to keep me on the track towards positive life. The blog you are going to read is full of self help articles and the contenet is original so you would feel that some kind of positive change is going to happen inside you.

Upgrade your mind is a very impressive self improvement blog. With the motto "You are one thought away from change--- One idea away from breakthrough", it has lots of motivational, inspirational posts. The blog is created with "TypePad" software, so some some titles have many posts at one page and some at different pages.

I can point to some of the catagory links:

- self improvement

- The power of focas with 10 strategy posts

- Inspiration

"Uncommon forum" for common self improvement topics

I read a lot and although I didn't study psychology as a subject at college, but I like to read and learn about self help, self improvement, self development and psychological topics. I am a member of some forums where you can discuss with other enthusiastics. And I feel that you can get very useful tips and advice while visiting 'self help'forums and message boards. Today I am reviewing a forum, which kept me busy (reading different interesting topics) for hours.

Uncommon forum provides useful information and discussion about psychology and hypnosis.

There are articles about: Anxiety & Panic Attacks, 9 Basic Human Needs, Insomnia Cure, Relationship Advice, Self Confidence, Low Self Esteem, Public Speaking, Positive Thinking, Relaxation Techniques, Hypnobirthing, Hypnotherapy.

Nothing offered on or offline is intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease or disorder of any kind. Like other self help sites or blogs, it can be a place where we can discuss or learn about psychological matters and more.

What you can find in sub forums?

The topics you can find in sub forums are: Psychology, Depression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks, Anger Management, Addictions, Public Speaking, Workplace Psychology, Self Esteem & Confidence, Relationships, Hypnosis, Emotional Intelligence. There are also forums which are for:
- Practitioners' Lounge: Psychotherapists, counsellors, and people. Helpers of all persuasions. Discuss cases, ideas and training.
- Delegate Lounge: For delegates, supervisors and trainers on the Uncommon Knowledge Diploma Course in Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy.
- Knowledge Lab Forum: Private forum for delegates of the Knowledge Lab, the online training facility of Uncommon Knowledge.
- Light Lounge: Nothing too heavy in here - community announcements, chit chat, silly stuff and other distractions to lighten your day.

The forum offers a space to talk about psychology and self improvement related topics and discussions. For example you can read the post about "The Secret" is a Scam" and read the comments of the people about the topic.

A personal blog from a working mom

mZaIxE space is a blog from a working mom, from Malyasia. Rozz_Lea Rozie started the blog in April, 2008 and upto now she has written more that 100 posts. (Quite a good number of posts!)

The posts you can read at the blog are about Random Daily Happenings, Family, Children, Life, Personal, Friends, News, Events, Thoughts, Poems, Foods, Cultures, Nature, Books,Travel, and Writing.

She is very personal at her blog posts, as whatever she reads or likes, she shares it with the readers of her blog.

In her "What colour is your aura?-post My Aura is Violet", she says:

"Idealistic and thoughtful, you have the mind and ideas to change the world.

And you have the charisma of a great leader, even if you don't always use it!

The purpose of your life: saying truths that other people dare not say

Famous purples include: Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Susan B. Anthony

Careers for you to try: Political Activist, Inventor, Life Coach"

I could find many self help and thoughtful posts on the blog.

Review:"In full bloom:A brain education guide for successful aging"

During attending a self help and positive thinking course, I was really interested in the part of training which was about "use of our brain and skills". And it was the first time I learned that we are really not using our skills. By utilizing the brain's full power, it is believed that we can acquire the best of our skills and powers. The first step towards knowing what magics and wonders our brain can do for us, we have to knwo more about functions of our brain and how we can use these abilities for a better life.

Title of this post can explain why I wrote" A brain education guide-----", because as you would read more about this book, you would realize that it is providing a good solution for our aging problem as well.

This is a self help book from Ilchi Lee" and "Dr.Jessie Jones" and the title is:

"In Full Bloom: A Brain Education Guide for Successful Aging"

What is this In full bloom book about?

The book concept is based on the theory that "as we grow older, we accept this fact that we are now old enough and so we accept the old age ralative deficiencies also. But the book provides us the message that we can choose to exercise our brain. Brain is capable of creating new brain cells and new neural connections at any age. So knowing our inners powers, and make use of it leads to a better and life, slowing down the natural process of agying.

According to I. Lee, "Understanding the brain, and knowing the brain, is really understanding and knowing your life. When we know and understand our brain, we realize the three principles of making the most out of the brain. First, “If you choose it, it happens.” Second, “Good news makes a good brain.” And third, “Always be awake.” Miracles really do happen when you use your brain well. I’ve experienced that a lot."
And J. Jones says: "The brain is the center of all actions, feelings, judgments, passions, and dreams. If older people can realize this and can enhance their brain function, it’s going to enhance their lives. And it doesn’t matter how old you are. Your brain continues to blossom…if you work at it."

* Watch the video: Discover youth at youtube. It is an informational/inspirational video to support the book.

The site, www.infullbloombook.com, has been developed to support the launch of the recently released book "In Full Bloom: A Brain Education Guide for Successful Aging".

The site has a lot of free resources, including the "8-Weeks to A Younger You program"

Join the new social community network!

I was really amazed to find one of my school age friend at 'Myspace' after more than 20 years. And I had to admit that these online community sites are really very helpful in finding or making new friends. Its an old story but I used to make penpals, when I was in school, many years ago. And there were some penpal magazines, who did this job to offer penpal opportunities.

Now it is computer age and internet has made it very easy for everyone to make friends with a touch of button. Online social networking sites are playing the role of social networking job.

Online social networking has taken the world by storm, and list is quite long starting from Myspace, Facebook, Orkut, Hi5 and "3gb.biz' is an addition to this list. It is new and few hundred members are there, but as online social community networks offer a good place of meeting old friends and making new friends, the popularity of these sites is increasing.

According to a definition by "Wikipedia":

"A social network is a social structure made of nodes (which are generally individuals or organizations) that are tied by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as values, visions, idea, financial exchange, friends, kinship, dislike, conflict, trade, web links, sexual relations, disease transmission (epidemiology), or airline routes.

Research in a number of academic fields has shown that social networks operate on many levels, from families up to the level of nations, and play a critical role in determining the way problems are solved, organizations are run, and the degree to which individuals succeed in achieving their goals."





'3Gb.biz' is a new social community network where you can meet new and old friends, share photos online, albums, join groups and chat with other members.

The main purpose of the online social networking is to make a contact between the people having same interests. Members are often divided into groups or networks according to their location (geographical) or interests. So it is easy for you to find or make friends at your locality or according to your hobbies/interests.
Some facts about networking sites:
- Myspace is believed to be the world's biggest online social networking site, having over 200 million accounts.
- Facebook has an estimated number of 34 million active members.
- All the social network communities provide facility of sharing your blogs, photos and lot more.

"3gb.biz" is new site, but there is a good hope of getting exposure within some time.

join 3gb community 3gb.biz

Reason 4 smile"- helping introverts to be successful

"Reason 4 smile" is a self help blog, which provides motivational, inspirational thoughts for your self growth.
Blog title is very impressive as it says:
" Turning limitation into advantages, helping introverts to be successful"

Robert the blogger has explained the blog purpose in detail at about page.

In his post Seven benefits of blogging to your personal growth he says:

1. You’re becoming better at words
2. You declare your dream
3. You remind yourself
4. Learn to learn
5. Learn to help
6. Learn to promote and network
7. Learn to experience and give example

(I do agree, that from the day I started blogging and kept it going could teach me a lot and "learning" is a joy for me, as it creates a feeling of getting something valuable.)

There are many posts at topics like courage, serenity, and wisdom.
Few more articles of note:

- What is your motivation?

Start reading posts at: site map link.

A "Self help" blog from a medical doctor turned counselor

There are a lot of self help blogs or sites, which provide good content relating to self help, self growth or self development topics. Choice is yours how you want to change your life for better. There are a lot of methods which can be used to take first step in self development process, but I believe first you have to believe that it can happen and self growth or self development is possible. I am here with a review of a blog which is about "self help"

Blog is created by Dr. Martin W. Russell, who is a medical doctor turned counselor. Self help blog

More details at this link

Free information about: Self help sleeping pills

Few useful post links:
* Headaches are caused by

* A foundation for self help

* What you need is "will power"

* Article directory where you can submit your articles link to the directory
* If you have a blog or site, you can submit it atthis link

What is creativity and how to be creative?

Creativity is a skill which can be developed like other human abilities.
As a teacher I am appreciated for my creativity skills, but whenever I asked to do some creative work, I was not quite sure how to be innovative or more creative? So this article is first for myself and then for all who want to know what is creativity and how to develop this natural skill?

What is creativity?

According to a definition from California State University,Northridge
"Creativity is defined as the tendency to generate or recognize ideas, alternatives, or possibilities that may be useful in solving problems, communicating with others, and entertaining ourselves and others.

In order to be creative, you need to be able to view things in new ways or from a different perspective. Among other things, you need to be able to generate new possibilities or new alternatives. Tests of creativity measure not only the number of alternatives that people can generate but the uniqueness of those alternatives. the ability to generate alternatives or to see things uniquely does not occur by change; it is linked to other, more fundamental qualities of thinking, such as flexibility, tolerance of ambiguity or unpredictability, and the enjoyment of things heretofore unknown"

Enchanted Mind says:
"Creativity is an attitude that can be cultivated and expanded. Once you have learned how to maintain a creative attitude, you can apply it to anything you set your mind to. The way to develop a creative attitude is to stretch and stimulate the mind daily to keep it flexible and resilient. Expanding your brain and mind will accelerate your creative potential.

Science has proven that if you exercise the brain beyond your current limits, you create new neural pathways. Neurologically this is called "use dependent plasticity". In laymen's terms it means use it or lose it. If you attempt to reach beyond the obvious solutions to a problem, you will be permanently opening new neural pathways in the mind. Practiced daily, this technique will create those permanent pathways."
Enchanted Mind provides you stuf to create a daily experience of humor, inspiration and creative problem solving. The combination of these three elements, if practiced daily, will open the mind, allowing creative genius to blossom. With this method you can stimulate creative thinking habits and add a little delight to your day.

An article about Inner creativity at Enchanted Mind.

* A breif Review of Creativity at "Personality Research.org"

* What is Creative thinking? From Brainstorming.co.uk

Creative thinking techniques at "Brain storming.co.uk

Sure Start.gov.uk is a government programme which aims to achieve better outcomes for children, parents and communities by:

Increasing the availability of childcare for all children, improving health and emotional development for young children, supporting parents in their aspirations towards employment.

Sure Start.gov.uk explains in "Why Creativity?":

"Creativity is part of every area of the curriculum and all areas of learning have the potential to be creative experiences. The creative process which includes curiosity, exploration, play and creativity, is as applicable to Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Communication, Language and Literacy; Mathematical Development; Knowledge and Understanding of the World and Physical Development as it is to art, music, dance and imaginative play.
We can use creativity to solve problems and think of new ways to deal with challenges. We can use creative role-play to widen our horizons and creative thinking is an important part of science and maths.

Why is creativity important?
Being creative helps us to adapt and respond to a rapidly changing world. We don’t know the challenges that the children we work with will grow up to face, but we do know that for them to meet these challenges they will need to be creative and imaginative."


Creativity Pool Free Ideas and Creativity Resource. Search the database for solutions and inspiration, or donate your unused creativity.
Some links from the site:
- Getting Free ideas
- Their forum has totla 4655 members, with 12586 posts, including 4652 topics.

- Web site rules

Life is not always easy----- Few quotes!

Quotes are a way of giving ourselves motivation and encouragement. Here are some motivational quotes, which may give you an understanding and true meaning of life.

Truly great


Life is not always easy. And that is a major reason why it is so precious.
Many of life's best rewards are possible only because you must work your way through difficult challenges to get to them. If everything in life were easy, there would be no opportunity for real fulfillment.
If the only things you experienced were pleasure and comfort, it would be impossible for you to fully appreciate them. A life of total ease and a complete lack of challenge would be unbearably tedious.
When the next challenge comes your way, when the next obstacle blocks your progress, find it in yourself to be thankful. For the difficulties provide you with truly magnificent opportunities to create value, to find meaning and fulfillment in living.
The challenges enable you to give of yourself and to make a real difference. And that's something you desire at the deepest level.
Life is not always easy. And because of that, you have the opportunity to make it truly great.

By- Ralph Marston

Life's little annoyances

Don't let a relatively small setback ruin an otherwise beautiful day. Choose instead to take it in stride and quickly get back to being positive, productive and effective.
Don't waste your time being outraged or offended by someone else's careless, inconsiderate remark or gesture. Use the opportunity to strengthen your valuable sense of patience, and move on ahead to something that truly matters.
Life's little annoyances can quickly add up to have a big negative and destructive impact if you let them. Fortunately, you don't have to let them.


Instead, you can choose to let them go. You can decide to see the small, relatively meaningless annoyances for what they are, and move quickly beyond them.
Do you really want your attitude to be held hostage by rude, careless, inconsiderate people or random events beyond your control? Of course not, because within you is a positive purpose that is big and beautiful and filled with real meaning.


Each time one of life's little annoyances comes along, let it just keep on going right past you until it fades away into its own insignificance. You have plenty of much more positive and valuable things upon which to focus your attention.

(By- Ralph Marston)

Weakness into strength By recognizing and admitting your own weaknesses, you begin to move beyond them. When you're clear and honest about what you need to work on, you can make real progress.
When you identify a weakness, you've found an opportunity. By exploring what's holding you back, you can create a realistic and workable path to success.
Weakness is nothing to hide from or to be ashamed of. For in each weakness is the promise of real strength.


From each weakness there is much that you can learn. By understanding your limitations, you can find a way around them.


Instead of constantly fighting against your weaknesses, work on getting rid of them completely. Then all your time and energy can be put into moving quickly ahead.
Have the courage to look clearly at your weaknesses. What you'll see in each one is the potential to create powerful, effective new strength.

(By-Ralph Marston)

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Do you blame God for your sufferings?

Very naturally when we feel blue, we blame God for our sufferings, our sorrows.
And many times when I felt myself very lonely in this world, a thought came into my mind that why it is happening to me, why me?------Why I have to suffer?
Whenever I talked about this topic with my fellows, they mentioned the same stage of mind at the time of sufferings. First we try to blame any one who is involved in this situation, including ourselves, and at the last it is clear that it was from God, and we have to have patience.

During times when God allows suffering, we seldom understand why. We cling to our hope and hold to our faith, but we still ask, Why, God, do you allow my suffering and pain? ----When God is Himself very kind and merciful. There are some answers we can get:
- It is because, through sufferings, we come closer to our God.
- When He allows us to suffer, He allows us to see his presence and to love Him more deeply.
- Sometimes, pain and sufferings come as a test and God rewards the faithful.
There are a lot more answers, but you would agree with me that for those difficult times, you need to think positively, and more religious. In my down times of life, I desperately needed someone who could give me some advice, show me encouragement and way to self help.

Few days ago, I saw a site which was exactly fulfilling the topic I described above. It is in fact a course which is called “Alpha Course”, and it is a personal level, self help course helping you in getting the specific answer to our question why god allows suffering?

It would be interesting to know what media is telling about this course:

The Daily Telegraph, London
"Alpha is an unqualified triumph."

Newsweek
"Alpha…uses modern marketing methods to promote and explain Christian teachings around the world."

"God honors those who have suffered – and helps those in pain".