8 Tips on How to Think for Yourself Edit Article Edited by Brigitta M., Imperatrix, Tom Viren, Howdy Duty and 35 others When you accept everything you're told without question, you open the door to being manipulated. If you want to avoid being someone else's puppet, follow these steps. Ad Steps 1Ask questions, particularly the question "why?". 9Beware paralysis by analysis. Tips Be strong. Warnings If your decision was wrong at anytime, don't undervalue yourself.
Jung Another DIY Photo Thing! (technical wording) Here's another DIY post! This one covers the family photo that I put on a piece of wood that had a pretty shape to it. This is another mod podge project (the stuff is amazing...you can do anything and everything with it!) Materials: Block of wood (I got mine from Hobby Lobby for $2.99. How to:Trace the shape of the wood where the picture will be located onto the back of your photo. You can hang it on the wall if you want, but I got a stand from Hobby Lobby and put it on there.
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Oven "Fried" Pickles with Skinny Herb Buttermilk Ranch Dip Cornmeal panko herb crusted dill pickles baked in the oven until golden and crisp. Have you ever had fried pickles? Fried pickles to a New Yorker is quite uncommon, alien actually! But in the South they are wildly popular. The first time I tried fried pickles was at a restaurant in DC, I found myself trying to decide if I liked them, yet oddly reaching for seconds and thirds. Since then I have had many requests for a make-over and finally tackled the request. Baking them worked out great, the crumbs stuck perfectly and with a generous amount of oil sprayed on top, they baked to a golden crisp. As a base I started with a version Mary from Mary's Bites shared with me, which I slightly adapted it to suit my taste. Directions: Make ranch dip by combining all the dip ingredients and refrigerate until pickles are done. Place pickles to drain on paper towels. Mix crumbs and flour together along with paprika, parsley, and half the chipotle powder and salt.
Italian Wedding Soup MEATBALLS: 3/4 pound ground turkey 1/2 pound turkey sausage, casings removed 2/3 cup fresh white bread crumbs 2 tsp. minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves) 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 3 Tbsp. milk 1 large egg, lightly beaten kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper SOUP: 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 cup minced yellow onion 1 cup diced carrots (about 3 medium) 1 cup diced celery (about 2 large stalks) 10 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 cup small pasta (I used mini bow-tie pasta) 1/4 cup minced fresh dill 8 ounces fresh baby spinach- trimmed, washed & patted dry extra Parmesan cheese, for serving 1. 2. 3.
Bipolar Disorder Self Help - 50 Natural Ways - Without Drugs - Bipolar Symptoms, Treatment, Solutions Reading is gentler on the mind than watching television and movies and has therapeutic value. Reading on spiritual subjects, as well as Bible reading, can all contribute to a stronger mind, stronger spirituality and more insight into current events, than does watching the news nightly. It bridges the gap between passive viewing and participating in what one is reading about. Reading takes more mental effort that watching TV or a movie, without overwhelming the mind. Therefore, it is the mode of choice for persons suffering with bipolar disorder for both news and as a form of recreation. 5. Abstinence from coffee and alcohol, along with a diet low in refined carbohydrates and sugar can benefit persons endeavoring to overcome symptoms of bipolar disorder. Dr. "It does take some work and willpower. Social Strategies: 6. Some of these thoughts are elaborated on in this text. "Don’t stand alone, you might turn to stone," said a famous rocker. 7. 8. 9. See: Pornography - is it harmful. 10. 11.
Bipolar Disorder Treatment: Treatment & Therapy for Mania & Depression Bipolar disorder treatment: What you need to know Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition. It runs an unpredictable course of ups and downs. When left untreated, these ups and downs can be devastating. The recurring manic and depressive episodes that characterize the disease make it difficult to lead a stable, productive life. In the manic phase, you may be hyperactive and irresponsible. Successful treatment of bipolar disorder depends on a combination of factors. Recovering from bipolar disorder doesn’t happen overnight. What can I do to help me feel better? Know the difference between your symptoms and your true self. Source: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Getting an accurate diagnosis for bipolar disorder Getting an accurate diagnosis is the first step in bipolar disorder treatment. What to expect during the bipolar disorder diagnostic exam A diagnostic exam for bipolar disorder generally consists of the following: Types of bipolar disorder Is it bipolar disorder or depression?
Bipolar Managed Best Without Drugs: 227 Patients Report For the live-updated, interactive version of this infographic, click here. We’re excited to announce the very first results of our ongoing study of Bipolar Disorder. At CureTogether, 227 people with Bipolar came together to rate 31 treatments. The results seem to say it’s best managed without drugs, except Lamictal seems to work quite well. Patients rate regimented sleep, reduced alcohol, and exercise as helpful for their symptoms, as well as yoga, mindfulness meditation, and Lamictal (see the top of the green part of the chart). The top 10 overall treatments reported for Bipolar are, as a list: 1. The rest of the results are in the graph above, which is divided into four squares… - Top right: the most popular and effective treatments - Top left: effective treatments that not many people have tried, so they may be options to think about - Lower right: very popular but not very effective - Lower left: neither popular nor effective Where did this data come from?
Easy Pumpkin Tiramisu I always prefer to bring a homemade dessert to parties and family events when I can, but I know that there isn’t always time to put together an elaborate cake, a homemade pie or even a batch of cupcakes. Fortunately, there are plenty of easy desserts out there that still look absolutely stunning and will wow anyone at your next event. This Easy Pumpkin Tiramisu is one of them. The recipe is no-bake and starts out with just a few ingredients that, when combined, turn into a luscious, creamy and spicy dessert. The cream for this recipe is made with mascarpone cheese, cream cheese and pumpkin puree. I found that cream cheese adds a little extra dimension to the pumpkin and a nice overall flavor to the dessert. Like most tiramisus, I dipped my ladyfingers in espresso (very strong coffee also works well) before adding them to the dessert. This dessert doesn’t take much time to make, but it does taste best if it has a couple of hours to sit so that the flavors can meld together. Serves 9-12
Quick and Light Tiramisu Recipe | Delicious and Easy Dessert This week’s recipe is a fun favorite I learned while watching a Gordon Ramsay cooking show. My fiance and I enjoy a sweet dessert after dinner, but I don’t enjoy spending hours preparing it. This tiramisu recipe is easy to prepare ahead of time and a snap to put together when you’re ready to indulge! Gordon Ramsay sums it up: “A good tiramisu makes a heavenly dessert but it is undoubtedly very rich and indulgent, for this quick, lighter version, light cream replaces eggs, though you can use whipping cream for a richer texture.” TIRAMISU RECIPEIngredients 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream 4 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 1 cup mascarpone 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons Marsala (or brandy or Tia Maria) 1/3 cup strong coffee or espresso, cooled to room temperature 16-20 lady fingers Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting (or grated chocolate) Directions Sweeten the coffee with the remaining 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar; stir to dissolve, then add the rest of the Marsala. Makes 4 servings.
Tapping our powers of persuasion Most psychologists will read this “Questionnaire” with Robert Cialdini, PhD. That may or may not be true, but according to Cialdini, that statement is powerfully persuasive because we tend to go along with our peers. Cialdini, who retired last year from a teaching and research position at Arizona State University in Tempe, Ariz., is a renowned expert in the science of swaying. In his seminal book on the topic, “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion” (Quill, 1984), he went undercover to learn the tricks mastered by used-car dealers and Fortune 500 executives alike, bringing persuasion research to psychology’s forefront. Cialdini distilled his findings into six “weapons of influence,” each grounded in how we perceive ourselves or others: Reciprocity: We inherently want to return favors. In recent years, Cialdini has been leveraging those weapons to address major world problems such as climate change by persuading people to reduce energy use. I think it’s a little too early.
Poor Man's Polygraph Part 1 Poor Man's Polygraph - Part 1 The Well... Technique Imagine you think your spouse is having an affair. The Poor Man's Polygraph consists of a series of techniques that increase the probability of detecting deception, The Poor Man's Polygraph provides deceptive indicators, not proof of deception. Well... When you ask someone a direct Yes or No question and they begin their answer with the word "Well," there is a high probability of deception. Dad : Did you finish your homework? Dad need not wait for his daughter to finish her answer because he knew by her use of the word "Well" that she was about to give him an answer she knew he was not expecting. In another example, I interviewed a person who I thought witnessed a murder. Me : Did you see what happened? I asked the witness a direct Yes or No question to which he knew I expected a "Yes" answer. The "Well..." technique only works with direct Yes or No questions.