Sleep affects the mind and body and lack of sleep is said to have a detrimental effect on your mind and body. I’m sure you’ve heard these statements numerous times before. Perhaps also, like me, you continue to play beat the clock and function on minimal sleep. So here is a summary of the latest …
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Some People Never Change, Why?
Some people will never change” is one of my site’s top search terms. Surprised? I agree. In fact, I thought it was some fluke until it kept showing up every day month after month. I love watching the search term results because it gives me great ideas for what’s going on in people’s minds and what …
Say “I do” to Marriage and a Happy You.
Is it possible to stay in your marriage through thick and thin without losing a part of who you truly are? How do you stop from building inner resentments over the years for all of those little things that we all have to give up or compromise on? Can it be done, and both of …
How Promises Build Trust In Your Life.
Western society today abuses the entire concept of a “promise.” The term is overused and often broken. Our terrible divorce rates can attest to that. We need to stop making promises unless we mean it and can keep them. By Amanda Ricks @surprisinglives.net
Toxic People: Watch Out For These Signature Traits.
A list of traits exhibited by toxic people. Toxic people can include everyone from dysfuctional people onto psychopaths and Narcissists. Insights from Karen Young from Hey Sigmond and Dr. Travis Bradbury are included. By Amanda Ricks
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#4 Top Emotional Health Tips!
A look and explanation of the top most effective tips for emotional health that are used by millions of people with tremendous success. The author draws facts and information from her own experience in psychology and counseling. By Amanda Ricks
3 Life Lessons For Happiness.
Three simple and easy concepts or attitudes to adopt that will help you achieve happiness. Including study results from Sonja Lyubomirsky. By Amanda Ricks
Falling In Love Scientifically
An article that is based upon the scientific paper by Dr. Arthur Aaron about Falling in Love Scientifically which explores being able to make people fall in love by scientific standards. An article by M. Len. Catron who personally tried the experiment is included. By Amanda Ricks
Dream ~
Featuring the incredibe motivational video Dream by Mateusz. M and also including some quotes from the video to highlight the message. by Amanda Ricks @surprisinglives.net
The Disillusionment Of Growing Wiser
An examination of our society’s obsession with youth and how it is turning away and shaming older people. By Amanda Ricks
How To Stop Feeling Like A Failure.
A re-written perspective of Seth Godin’s blog “On Feeling Like A Failure” of October 2015. Post by Amanda Ricks @surprisinglives.net
Too Many People Fixers
The problematic topic of “fixers.” People who always try to fix other people, their problems, and everything else all the time instead of just being there and letting others work stuff out. These people need to be more positive and kind supportive friends instead. By Amanda Ricks