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Standing on Your Own Two Feet …at the bottom of the abyss
My chemotherapy for Hodgkin’s lymphoma started just four weeks after I got the cancerous vertebrae removed from my lower back. They’d inserted a metal cage inserted in its place, to hold my back together. The doctor said this procedure would keep me from being in a wheelchair for the rest of my life. I had just turned 33 years old. But there I was: back in a wheelchair.  Already. Just two chemo infusions into the long process ahead of me and I was responding so poorly that my body could no longer walk. I was feeling vulnerable, scared and scarred. I was dropping weight and popping pain pills. It was a time of e...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - May 13, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Kristi Nelson Tags: confidence creativity depression featured happiness philosophy psychology self-improvement cancer empowerment healing inspiration motivation Source Type: blogs

Want to Change Your Life? Discover the Transformative Power of Spiritual Guidance.
Sometimes it takes going through the most challenging of times to tap into our biggest well of life-changing potential. As the world continues to battle the ongoing pandemic, I want to share a story of hope with you — mine. In the wake of a broken relationship, a shattered career, and a traumatic back injury, I discovered that I could tap into the endless well of spiritual guidance that was all around me any time I chose — and you can, too. Connecting with spirit and trusting the messages and guidance you receive means: Less conflict, drama, and stress in your life. You can finally stop staying stuck in the pa...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - May 11, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Diane Cole Tags: creativity featured happiness philosophy psychology self-improvement confidence healing pickthebrain spiritual guidance Transformation Source Type: blogs

How To Make Your Dream Job a Reality
Getting your dream job needs a lot of hard work and patience. All you need is to take the first step and open the door to your dream and your career. Listed below is a guide that will help you as you make your dream job a reality. 1. Do the Research Before you begin building your career, you must first comprehend what it entails. Search engines like Google and Bing can help you figure out what you don't understand. Doing some research will also help you figure out where to begin with your dream. Here are some research questions to consider: •           Research t...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - May 10, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Tracie Johnson Tags: career confidence featured happiness self-improvement success dream job how to get hired self improvement Source Type: blogs

Tenacity in Children: the dynamic instincts that exist in each child from birth and the prominent role they play in the course of a child ’s development
In the first book we co-authored, Raising Resilient Children, we defined resilience as a process of competent functioning under duress and adversity.  We identified the components of a “resilient mindset” and included self-discipline as one of these components.  As we continued to elaborate our understanding of a resilient mindset and the behaviors associated with this mindset, we came to appreciate that self-discipline deserved separate and special attention.  We perceived self-discipline to be the inner control required to focus and direct us as we engage in activities that reinforce resilience over ti...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - May 7, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Sam Goldstein Tags: confidence family featured self-improvement children raising children self improvement tenacity Source Type: blogs

The Benefits of Taking a Break from Alcohol
Alcohol abuse and alcoholism are serious issues across the nation. In fact, there are over 95,000 alcohol-related deaths each and every year. Despite how problematic alcohol can be, it is still the most used substance across the country – many don’t realize the risks and health-related problems associated with alcohol. Before we look at how taking even a short break can help you in the long-term let’s first look at the major risks associated with excessive alcohol use and binge drinking. Major Risks of Alcohol Use When it comes to alcohol abuse, there are many issues that can occur – from long-term physica...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - May 5, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Joe Gilmore Tags: depression featured happiness health and fitness productivity tips self-improvement addiction alcohol self improvement Source Type: blogs

9 Unconventional Ways to Manage Stress This Summer
After the tumultuous events of 2020, you might still be dealing with higher stress levels than usual. The problem compounds if you are one of the many facing continued uncertainty in the pandemic’s wake. While it’s natural to feel concerned, excess pressure can wreak havoc on your health. How can you blow off some steam in a healthy way? Why not try one of these nine unconventional ways to manage stress this summer? 1. Roam If You Want To There’s good news on the horizon if your stress stems from a nasty case of wanderlust. The European Union plans to allow fully vaccinated American tourists to return later ...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - May 4, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Kara Reynolds Tags: career confidence creativity family featured health and fitness productivity tips self-improvement covid happiness self improvement stress management summer Source Type: blogs

What I Learned By Trying Different Productivity Hacks
Productivity has always been a fascination of mine. I think this is because me and time have always had a lousy relationship. Thinking about all the work I wanted to accomplish, and then realizing how little time it felt was given to me seemed to leave me in a constant state of anxiety. So, it became my determination to discover how the most productivity could be squeezed out of each day. Not only was I wanting to do more, but the work I was doing needed to be effective. After all, there is no point in doing a bunch of work if it lacks quality. As I embarked on my journey to find the most optimal ways to increase the...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - May 3, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: elistraw Tags: creativity featured productivity tips self-improvement success Source Type: blogs

How to Avoid Allergies This Spring
Spring comes every year, and every year people across the world are bombarded with runny noses, red eyes, and uncontrollable sneezing. Spring allergies are more than just an inconvenience—they can completely derail your day and keep you from leaving your home.  But you don’t have to hide indoors all spring to avoid all the pollen in the air. Here are six ways to keep your allergies at bay this year so you can enjoy the warming weather. Avoid Wearing ‘Outside Clothes’ Inside Every time you go outside, your clothes pick up microscopic pollutants, dirt, and pollen. When you get home after work, after a hike,...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - April 29, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Emma Davis Tags: featured health and fitness allergies Spring Source Type: blogs

3 Tips To Help You Avoid Feeling Burnt Out
Had you known adult life would've been so stressful, perhaps you would've remained a child. Regardless, confronting life's difficulties is part of all our lives. Letting those confrontations burn you out is easier than it sounds. When you've been starting to waiver, you might wonder what's going wrong? Burnout can be caused by many things. Fortunately, we've all been in your shoes, and we've learned several ways to overcome those difficulties. 1. Learning How to Better Manage Your Time First and foremost, time seems to be the common denominator among most cases of burnout. Learning how to manage time more effectively...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - April 27, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Erin Falconer Tags: creativity depression featured happiness health and fitness psychology self-improvement success burnout pickthebrain stress time management Source Type: blogs

5 Ways to Gently Adjust to Life as A New Mom
Being a new parent of any kind is hard, but being a brand new mom can feel like an absolute challenge. Whether you are surrounded by other brand new moms who are making it look easy as pie or you feel like you’re the only new mom in your friend group and all you want is a little bit of help, being a new mom comes with so much uncharted territory. Although the adjustment might not feel like the most familiar place, you have the power to thrive in your new mom life. Each family, parent and child have their own individual needs. And while you are living in your own unique experience, leaning on the support of those aroun...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - April 26, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Kara Reynolds Tags: family featured psychology self-improvement success motherhood new mom self improvement Source Type: blogs

How AI Is Reshaping Medicine As We Know It
AI has already made an incredible impact on most of our daily lives as it continues to seamlessly integrate with all of our daily functions.  The next sector that AI is affecting in a meaningful way is the future of healthcare which has seen rapid change and momentous shifts. AI has already impacted research and analysis so greatly that it has already produced a few cures and solutions. However, AI has also affected the creation of pharmaceutical drugs and impacted when and how they are created.  Research and development With every new technology, we are given new opportunities to blaze a new path as well...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - April 21, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Romy Tags: featured health and fitness internet culture AI artificial intelligence medicine pickthebrain the future Source Type: blogs

Ten Self Love Tips for the ‘New Normal’
When I married myself five years ago, it was to celebrate self love - to stop chasing the 'happily ever after' and start living the 'happily ever now'. Since then, I've no longer felt the need to apologise for my single status and have found being a sologamist very empowering. I really enjoy my own company and find peace in solitude. So, last year, when the Coronavirus struck, I thought I'd cope with a solo lockdown ok, after all, I'm no stranger to filling my own cup! However, it didn't take long before I found myself plunging into despair. The months of isolation stretching ahead of me felt insurmountable and I starte...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - April 19, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Sophie Tanner Tags: career creativity featured happiness health and fitness philosophy productivity tips psychology self-improvement success covid empathy new normal self improvement wfh Source Type: blogs

The Working Mom Blueprint: Winning at Parenting without Losing Yourself
When I was a little kid, I loved summer. When I think back on those lazy days of day camp, I remember playing soccer in the park for hours, swimming in the local pool, overnight camping in the woods — it was all so easy. Now that I’m a mom with my own elementary-school kid, though, scheduling summer camps seems ANYTHING but easy. Last year, I filled a full notebook page with options, dates, and costs for swim lessons, week-long adventure camps, and after-care experiences. Charting all this took me four hours. By the end of it, my heart was beating a little faster, and my blood pressure was rising. I showed the final...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - April 14, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Whitney Casares Tags: career family happiness productivity tips success motherhood pickthebrain self improvement working mom Source Type: blogs

5 Secrets to a Stress-Free, Happy, Healthy Family
   Creating a happy and connected family in the modern world can sometimes feel like an impossible task. Everyone is working tirelessly to make ends meet, technology seems to control our everyday life, and stress has become prevalent among both adults and children. Certainly, grandparents or elderly people in general want to catch sight of their families being connected and content no matter how life turns around. Fortunately, there are secrets you can put into practice to create a stress-free, happy, healthy family in today’s world. 1.     Eat, Play, Show Love, and Build a Strong Connect...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - April 12, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Elisa Tags: family featured motivation psychology relationships happiness pickthebrain stress Source Type: blogs

Meaningful Careers: Get Paid and Help the World
Conclusion The list of jobs that help humanity is endless. Some require advanced education, some require a high school diploma, and some only require an altruistic soul. Continue being a nice person, loving humanity, and getting all the additional training you can get, and soon enough, an opportunity to make money out of your good heart will fall in your lap. Elisa is an expert in education coaching who focuses on helping students entering undergraduate programs. She is an enthusiastic contributor eager to promote personal growth through sharing their expertise with others. Elisa has extensive expertise in advisi...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - April 6, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Elisa Tags: career featured happiness philosophy productivity tips success inspiration motivation pickthebrain Source Type: blogs