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Repetition Repeat the person’s name as many times as possible in conversation. Use it when it is appropriate. Use it when you are saying goodbye to that person. Afterward, repeat it in your head as much as possible. Association Make associations of physical characteristics, names of landmarks, objects, buildings, companies, etc. Use color nouns and […]

In 1985, Sports Illustrated tricked many of its readers when it ran a made-up article about a rookie pitcher named Sidd Finch who could throw a fastball over 168 miles per hour. In 1996, Taco Bell, the fast-food restaurant chain, duped people when it announced it had agreed to purchase Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell and intended

Houdini assisted with the American war effort during WWI. Although he was born in Hungary, Houdini was an American patriot and staunch supporter of U.S. involvement in World War I. He persuaded the Society of American Magicians to sign loyalty oaths to President Woodrow Wilson, and later canceled his touring season to devote himself to

McDowell says, “It isn’t a matter of not being able to find things to appreciate about your kids; it’s about disciplining yourself to speak up and tell your kids what you see — to give them honest praise for their effort.” He offers several practical examples: * “Thank you for getting your homework done on

Let’s look at your current state of good manners.  Ask yourself the following questions as they relate to people with whom you regularly interact. Each of these can be answered by a simple yes or no…be honest with yourself and tally your score at the end.  Do you smile at friends and family members when you come in

Here are five ways to increase our listening abilities: 1. BE FULLY IN THE MOMENT Have you ever been speaking to someone and found that they are distracted by something and not really listening to you? You probably thought this was annoying, frustrating, and disrespectful. At that point you may have even become angry or

5-4-3-2-1 GROUNDING EXERCISE The “54321 game” is a common sensory awareness grounding exercise that many find a helpful tool to relax or get through difficult moments. PROCEDURE 1.     Describe 5 things you see in the room. 2.     Name 4 things you can feel (“my feet on the floor” or “the air in my nose”) 3.    

During the 1925 serum run to Nome,also known as the “Great Race ofMercy“, 20 mushers and about 150 sled dogs relayed diphtheria antitoxin 674 miles (1,085 km) by dog sled across the U.S. territory of Alaska in five and a half days, saving the small city of Nome and the surrounding communities from an incipient epidemic. Both the mushers and their dogs

The Psychological Benefits of Puzzles http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-Puzzles-Help-the-Mind-/10000000177633935/g.html  Improved Memory Heightened Creativity Facilitating the Whole Brain Approach Dopamine Production Meditation   In honor of National Puzzle Day check out the link below Need a clue https://crosswordguru.com/