Are you there I whispered? Silence echoed back at me, and I sighed in my aloneness. Then, contrarily, I grasped the warm hand softly stroking my imagination. – Amanda Ricks
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Oh, We’re A Strange Bunch: More quick psych 101 facts
A fun, point form post of lesser known psychological facts about human behaviour. Reference links are provided for further reading. By Amanda Ricks @surprisinglives 2015
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5 Real Points From Psychology 101
Psychology is really relatively simple and in some ways comes down to five core points when understanding people. I have had the pleasure to learn, experience and practice some different roles in the world of psychology, therapy and counselling from both sides of the couch. All of this experience has taught me some eye-opening stuff about …
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
Thelwell Still Makes Me Laugh Out Loud
A review and happy examples of the work of Norman Thelwell. Norman Thelwell was a British cartoonist best known for his wonderful Thelwell Ponies series of books. Examples of some of his great cartoons are included. By Amanda Ricks
Guilt Prone People Are Great In Relationships!
A recent study revealed that people who are guilty prone are better in relationships. Seven specific points that these people are particularly good at are mentioned. By Amanda Ricks
Insights
A post of insightful questions on image cards for readers to read and possible ask themselves. The exercise will hopefully give them some insight into their beliefs, feelings and opinions about life, relationships and love. By Amanda Ricks @surprisinglives.net
Introduce Yourself.
Weekly “Introduce Yourself” post. Questions on images are posted for readers to ponder and write about to give themselves greater insight to themselves. Their responses are written into the comments section and some are chosen to be featured as special posts. By Amanda Ricks @Surprisinglives.net