The way people move, dress, and speak tells a lot about them. They can be angry, happy, sad, or calm from the way they cross their arms or hang their head. Some people have a strong presence that makes an impression on everyone around them while others are quieter and more reserved. People who know …
Paralanguage, also known as vocalics, is a component of meta-communication that may modify meaning, give nuanced meaning, or convey emotion, by using techniques such as prosody, pitch, volume, intonation, etc. Paralanguage may be expressed consciously or unconsciously. The definition of “vocalics” is the use of non-verbal cues to enhance verbal communication. This includes tonality, pitch, …
Think back – how much did we hate math in high school, or were you one of the students that thought it was great? Either way, day after day, we use so much of what we learned in high school. Without math, we would not have the internet, food, money, houses, roads, and advances in …
Foods considered “comfort foods” vary significantly between cultures. Generally, though, the term denotes a prepared food that is high in fat and calories but low in nutritional value, which may evoke associations of “home,” childhood, or happiness – often associated with caloric content; however, the association is not restricted to high-calorie foods (for example, chocolate …
Did you ever see Fight Club? Perhaps read the book? (The first rule is…) OK, I promise: no spoilers. But while there are plenty of memorable lines and certainly plenty of memorable visuals from that movie, I distinctly remember Tyler asking, “how much can you know about yourself if you’ve never been in a fight?” …
There are many reasons why meditation rooms are a good idea. Some might see it as an extension of religion, but in actuality, it is something that everyone can benefit from. With that being said, let’s look at some of the benefits associated with having your own personal meditation space or room. First off, you …
Ways to relieve stress and anxiety Exercise Consider supplements Light a candle Reduce your caffeine intake Write it down Chew gum Spend time with friends and family Laugh Learn to say no Learn to avoid procrastination Take a yoga class Practice mindfulness Cuddle (Positive touch from cuddles, hugs, kisses, and sex helps to lower stress …
The first time I ever heard the word Kinesiology was when my son was in high school, and he and his friend Brian were talking about college. They were trying to figure out what they wanted to study and which schools had the best programs. My son wanted to go to law school. Brian wanted to go …
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Women’s magazines and lifestyle websites frequently recycle one topic with every issue that never goes out of style…how to get your man to dress better. And, while the idea that the men in their lives look nice is admirable, most of them cite some paid fashion expert who offers their wisdom on tweaking this year’s …