Breaking the Pattern - How Motivation Plays a Role in Getting Healthy

Hands up if these scenarios are familiar: * You get the exercise bike/treadmill/elliptical you wanted for Christmas, but by April, the machine has been moved to the basement for lack of use. * You sign up for the weight loss... Continue»

Posted on June 27, 2008

Restoring the American Economy for Working Families: A Way Forward

By. U. S. Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wis.) With the current economic hard times, many Americans are confronted with a whole host of economic and financial of challenges vital to their family's well being. Sadly, there are hard-working families losing their... Continue»

Posted on June 6, 2008

The First Step of Making Good

By. Farrah Gray There are many ways of making good in life, and one of them is succeeding in one's career. To accomplish this, there are ways of personality sprucing that can give anyone the edge. The key 'C' word... Continue»

Posted on June 6, 2008

Three Solutions for Recession

By Farrah Gray Getting on with your life's work is used often, which implies a career transition for an individual in whom they exploit their achievements and experiences to date. This is often true of successful entrepreneurs. It is the... Continue»

Posted on May 23, 2008

Selfish Punisher: Researchers Explore Altruism's Unexpected Ally

Just as religions dwell upon the eternal battle between good and evil, angels and devils, evolutionary theorists dwell upon the eternal battle between altruistic and selfish behaviors in the Darwinian struggle for existence. In a new study published in the... Continue»

Posted on May 2, 2008

"Are You Your Own Worst Enemy?" Ask Religion and Management Faculty Authors

What do you get when you pair a management professor with a religion professor? At Miami University, you get a workplace advice book. Charles Watson, professor of management, and Thomas Idinopulos, professor of religion, met in the 70s "in... Continue»

Posted on May 2, 2008

Understanding People: Psychology Experts Begin Educational Podcasts on Human Condition

Curious to hear what a Pulitzer-prize nominee has to say about eating disorders? What about a love story from a Beverly Hills chocolatier? As Web 2.0 expands reach and shortens distances, Texas Tech psycology experts have begun plying their trade... Continue»

Posted on April 25, 2008

Self-Esteem Grows When Kids Feel They Belong

By Linda Bress Silbert, Ph.D. And Alvin J. Silbert, Ed.D. Want to boost children's self-esteem? Include them; really make them part of the family. Make them feel important, because they are important. But, don't stop there; help them become part... Continue»

Posted on April 4, 2008

Unionized Janitors Want Decent Wages

By Jessica Williams-Gibson Special from the Indianapolis Recorder INDIANAPOLIS (NNPA) - It seemed like a long time coming, but for janitors in Indianapolis, there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel. For the past three years, local... Continue»

Posted on March 5, 2008

When People Feel Powerful, They Ignore New Opinions

Don't bother trying to persuade your boss of a new idea while he's feeling the power of his position - new research suggests he's not listening to you. "Powerful people have confidence in what they are thinking. Whether their thoughts... Continue»

Posted on February 19, 2008