'The sycologist'

The sycologist is from Martin Jenkins but there are not any iformation about blog or blog author. But blog layout and design is simple without any ads and it attracts the attention of serious readers who want quality content.

I am quoting top posts which describe what we can expect at the blog:

Can a Dog Recognize itself?
Sangiran 17 and intelligent design
Running Around Wembley Stadium the Wrong Way
Urinal Psychology
Armageddon: you'll have time
Should US Muslims vote Republican?
All dogs are Buddhist
The Chicken or the egg?
Russian Roulette
Eddie Adams’ lasting legacy
Nokulunga Buthelezi: Snake or Woman?
Child on a leash
The Flaming Lips and the two-slit experiment
The World’s Greatest Conspiracy
The Fastest Man on Earth
The Black Swan

There are many interesting posts at the blog which kept me busy reading for hours

'All about life coaching' - Helping you grow spiritually

Blog 'All about life coaching' is one of those blogs which help you grow spiritually and get the most out of your life. 'Life coaching' words seems like joining or participating a course or a workshop but my opinion is that our life is a 'coach' itself if we intend to learn to make our life better. If we are keen and enthusiastic for self growth and self improvement there is a lot to learn around us.

Site itself explains about 'life coaching' in these words:

'Life coaching is helping people go from neutral on into their future. I (author) see life coaching as very individual to each every coach. It is an alliance - a partnership whereby the life coach acts as guide, support, objective observer, listener between the lines of their client in order to help that client achieve what they want to achieve in their life.'

All about life coaching is produced by Maia Berens who is life coach and former self improvement executive and known for her gentle intervention and tender wisdom. Maia graduated with a BA in Psychology from Rutgers University, which she attended on a full scholarship.

She has been dubbed 'Wise Fairy God Mother' by those who participate in her workshops, a title which she has graciously accepted.

Maia says about herself, "I have a natural ability to help people see what's good about what’s going on in their lives,” and she lives what she teaches, putting joy into each day.

As the founding director of the Mars Venus Institute, Maia trained more than 500 professional therapists and corporate speakers worldwide based on the principals of John Gray’s Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus and had the pleasure of working extensively with the book’s author for over 18 years.

Her blog 'All about life coaching' is not only a reflection of her work, but you can read a lot of useful self development articles and posts at the blog.

You can ask any self improvement related question by submitting at a given box (at the right side bar). One answer per week will be featured on the site. You can win Free book, "Once Upon a Time There Was You: Three Magic Secrets to Finding Your Real Self" if yours is chosen.

Site link: All about life coaching

'PsyBlog' A site focusing on scientific psychology.

If you are interested in studies of mind and humans then 'Psyblog' would impress you. It focuses on scientific psychology but there are many posts which might be interesting and informative for all. Blog author is 'Jeremy Dean' who is currently a PhD candidate at University College London, having previously completed an MSc in Research Methods in Psychology at the same institution.

Psyblog is about understanding how our minds work and why we think and act the way we do.

Research covered here has been published in reputable academic journals in many different areas of psychology. To give you a flavour there is a series on the top 10 social psychology studies, the 7 sins of memory and the psychology of money.

There are lot of interesting articles which are based on scientific research or studies so scholars or students of psychology can learn a lot from the site.

The post about other psychology blog links: Discover the most accessible and well-written psychology blogs available on the web

A recommended post is: 10 Weird Psychology Studies: Vote Now For Your Favourite!

"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

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.

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

"Evolving Times" a self growth site with "Law of Attraction" resources!

Created by Edward Mills, who is a "Law of attraction" Coach, Teacher, Speaker and writer. Evolving Times is a reflection of his passion about self growth. He is an enthusiast to explore and expand his awareness of himself and the world around him.

Alongwith a long list of posts covering different areas of personal development, this blog shows Edward's passion about "The Law of attraction"

People with no knowledge of "Law of attraction" might be interested in this "Revolutionay theory", which is the talk of the town today. I am also an enthusiast about this concept, and this blog is a really nice resource for this purpose. You may get many search results, while searching for this term, but as most of the sites are professional and selling something relating to this formula, better to have a look at "Evolving Times", before going to other sites. But first, let's learn about "Law of attraction"

Our thoughts can attract what we want, our thoughts simply focus our actions, taking certain actions will certainly bring about certain results. Focusing on what you want, and following that thought with focused and planned action works. It works like magic. "The law of attraction" is based on this theory, and by applying this law in a planned manner, you can get wealth, success and everything you want in life. So in short term you can say that it is "key to success or treasure"

At Secret of law of attraction blog the definition is quoted as:

"The Law of Attraction is very real and people are utilizing it right now to achieve their dreams and goals. Through monitoring and controlling your attitude and perception you can change the experiences in your life. The programming that lies in the depths of your subconscious mind is that which controls your conscious mind, which in turn controls the choices and decisions you make in relation to the direction your life takes. By thinking positively you will be much more likely to have positive experiences to match. The bible verse that says "as you sow so shall you reap" is in line with the Law of Attraction, as is the passage "if you speak death you will eat death". Both indicate that what you think, do, feel and believe is where life will take you."


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At the site a commentator says "The secret to working the Law of Attraction to our benefit involves faith in ourselves, belief in our inspiration and purpose, and then taking the inspired action to assist God/the Universe/non-physical in answering our prayers/intentions/desires."
- Law of attraction posts

- The law of attraction and how the universe works

"Just a thought"-Spreading inspirational thoughts

Just a thought is an inspirational and motivational blog, where you can learn a lot. As it is David Woon, the blogger's reflection about life in general.

The blog was created to share our thoughts,learn and grow together to make this world a better place.

I am quoting here 2 blog posts, which inspired me. One of the post is "Thank your way to Good Health!" and it says:

"Psychologists have discovered that thankfulness has positive effects on our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Whenever I count my blessings and thank God for all of them, my day would somehow be a better one! So remember to be thankful for what you have - it's an easy and FREE way to obtain good health in mind, body and soul!"

For full article: hank your way to Good Health

Anlother post is: "The Character Gauge" and it is about "how do we know if we are growing in character?"

David suggested this answer to this question:

I propose two measures to gauge one's character:

1. Nobody-Centric
Don't be overly impressed by spectacular displays of courage, charity or love - it is difficult to determine the underlying motives of such actions.

One accurate external measure would be to observe how one treats the toilet-cleaner, waiter, sweeper, taxi driver or anyone who obviously isn't an asset in any imaginable way - in short, the nobodies. One can be nice to the handicapped to show off his compassion but it takes one with true character to pardon the clumsy waiter who spills soup on him.

“You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who can do nothing for them or to them.” - Malcolm S. Forbes (1919-1990) Publisher

"A person who is nice to you, but rude to the waiter, is not a nice person." - Dave Barry, humor columnist

2. Self-Centric
Believe it or not, most of the time, we act in a certain way to impress people or simply to look "good" in front of people. It is only when we are alone that we exhibit our true character, eg. you wouldn't download illegal materials from the internet in front of your children.

So simply observe what you do when you're alone and you'll get a good idea of the kind of person you really are.

"Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking." - H. Jackson Browne, Writer
"Reputation is what you are in the light; character is what you are in the dark." - American Proverb

For full article: Character guage

There are a lot of more inspirational articles at the blog. So check those posts and think---------------------------------------

Does blogging effects positively the brains of bloggers?

From the day I have started blogging, (It's been a year ago), I can feel a good improvement at my skill level. I can judge it sharply, because I am also an educator.

English is not my mother tongue, and being in blogging, there is a lot of stuff to read and write, and I can feel a distinguished improvement in my written/spoken English.

I love to learn and in blogging, every second/minute I am learning something and applying it to my blogs. I feel like more creative and practical person than before.

It is very interesting to know the effects of blogging, and this post is very informative, inspiring and giving you more reasons to be addicted of blogging. (I am an addict of blogging )

There is a very interesting blog ,which is run by Drs. Fernette and Brock Eide. They are physicians and related to education industry in practice for children with learning differeces.

Their blog has tons of posts, maily on the topics of brain, learning and self improvement. Today's post is about "What effects blogging have on the brains of blogge?"
The whole post is impressive, I am just quoting the points:

1. Blogs can promote critical and analytical thinking.

2. Blogging can be a powerful promoter of creative, intuitive, and associational thinking.

3. Blogs promote analogical thinking.

4. Blogging is a powerful medium for increasing access and exposure to quality information.

5. Blogging combines the best of solitary reflection and social interaction.

The post link:

Brain of blogger