CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY FIELD

Most people tend to think that the career in psychology entails working with mental patients or in a hospital setting. In the field of psychology most careers are awesomely interesting and rewarding lets have a look at some of them.

Healthy Psychologist

Health psychologists are focused on helping people living healthier lives. They study how psychological,

POSITIVE SELF TALK

DO YOU HAVE POSITIVE SELF TALK???

A parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer heard the mule ‘braying’ or whatever mules do when they fall into wells.

After carefully assessing the situation the farmer sympathized with the mule, but decided that neither the mule nor the well was worth the trouble

Are you S.A.D?

What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D)?

Have you ever noticed how a gray, rainy day makes you feel gloomy and tired, but a sunny day can leave you feeling cheerful and energized? Well, there's a scientific reason for this. Insufficient exposure to sunlight has been associated with low levels of melatonin and serotonin, carbohydrate craving, weight gain, and sleep disturbance.

Some of you may have also noticed that you find a seasonal fluctuation in your moods, feeling depressed only in the cold weather months. Take a look at your calendar and you'll soon see why. Each year on June 21 we experience the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. With our longest hours of sunlight in the middle of summer it's no wonder we're happier this time of year. After this date, however, the days progressively get shorter until the winter solstice on December 21, the shortest day. Is it any accident then that so many of us run for the hills when the holidays roll around? With our serotonin in such short supply, the added stresses of living up to our images of the picture-perfect holiday are just too much. The medical term for the season-long malaise that we fall into is seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.

Signs and Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder

The symptoms of SAD occur cyclically with a return of symptoms each year during the winter months. These symptoms tend to be the atypical symptoms of depression, including:

• increased sleep;
• increased appetite and carbohydrate cravings;
• weight gain;
• irritability;
• interpersonal difficulties (especially rejection sensitivity), and
• a heavy, leaden feeling in the arms or legs.

Causes of Seasonal Affective Disorder

SAD is believed to be caused by a disturbance in the normal circadian rhythm of the body. Light entering through the eyes influences this rhythm. When it is dark, the pineal gland produces a substance called melatonin which is responsible for the drowsiness we feel each day after dusk. Light entering the eyes at dawn shuts off the production of melatonin. During the shorter days of winter, when people may rise before dawn or not leave their offices until after sunset, these normal rhythms may become disrupted, producing the symptoms of SAD.

There is also evidence linking SAD to a reduced amount of the neurotransmitter serotonin. Serotonin is the feel-good substance that is increased by antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This decrease in serotonin production may be responsible for many of the symptoms of SAD, such as depression and carbohydrate cravings.

Treatment
Light therapy
Pharmacotherapy
Psychotherapy
NB: If you subscribe to the above symptoms seek medical help, don't diagnose and self medicate yourself.

6 CAREERS THAT MATCHES AN INTROVERTED PERSONALITY

Do you prefer working in solitude? Do you find yourself more productive with fewer social distractions? If so, you might feel more at ease in a more behind-the-scenes career.
According to the Myers & Briggs Foundation, a foundation dedicated to the understanding of different personalities, introverts enjoy working alone and are re-energized by their own thoughts.
Keeping this in mind, we have provided a list of six career opportunities where introverts can excel.
Susan Cain, author of "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking," agrees that these six careers could be good choices for introverted personalities.
"Many of these recommended professions are good for introverts because they call for focus, concentration, expertise, and attention to detail," says Cain.
If working in a team of one sounds rejuvenating to you, read on for our list of six careers that could be a good fit for your introverted personality.

Career #1 - Accountant

Do you like the idea of working more with numbers than spending time conversing with co-workers and clients? A career as an accountant could be a good fit for you.
Introvert-friendly factors: While every career requires some human interaction, a large portion of an accountant's job can be done on a computer. In fact, a common workday could include duties like examining financial statements, handling taxes, and organizing financial records for firms and clients, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Mary Jeanne Vincent, a California-based career expert and strategist with over 15 years of experience, agrees that this career could be a good match for introverted personalities.
"This is a good career for introverts, because that's what most accountants are," says Vincent. "They have the opportunity to be behind closed doors, go at their own pace, and not be interrupted."

Education options: Ready to prepare for this introvert-friendly career? According to the Department of Labor, most accountants are required to have at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. But keep in mind that some employers prefer candidates with a master's degree in accounting or in business administration with an accounting concentration.  

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Career #2 - Graphic Designer

Do you want to pursue a career that allows you to express yourself creatively - but not so much verbally? Consider an introspective career as a graphic designer.
Introvert-friendly factors: According to the U.S. Department of Labor, graphic designers could create and design logos for companies either by hand or by using computer software, choose colors and styles for websites, or develop layouts for advertisements and magazines.
And while a graphic designer will need to interact with people at times, there are still some introvert-friendly features to this gig. In fact, graphic designers could enjoy the opportunity to work independently on their projects. 
"Graphic designers tend to work more one-on-one," notes Vincent. "They might meet with a client, but then go and do the work by themselves."

Education options: A bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field is usually required, says the Department of Labor. And if you have a bachelor's degree in another field, you could look into technical training in graphic design to meet most employers' requirements.

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Career #3 - Medical Records and Health Information Technician

Have an interest in the health field, but prefer not to interact face-to-face with patients on a daily basis? A medical records and health information technician could be a good health care career choice for you.
Introvert-friendly factors: According to the U.S. Department of Labor, medical records and health information technicians could spend a majority of the time behind a computer while reviewing patient records, maintaining databases, and analyzing data.
This could be welcoming news to an introvert who wants to limit face time with people.
"A medical records career is really about the records, not about the people," says Vincent. With more of a focus on information, it doesn't require a lot of interaction with people, she adds.

Education options: Think this career might be a good fit for your introverted personality? Medical records and health information technicians typically need a certificate in health information technology, but an associate's degree in the field is also common, according to the Department of Labor. And remember that most employers prefer to hire candidates with professional certification.

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Career #4 - Financial Analyst

Do you enjoy studying the stock market and other types of investments? A career as a financial analyst could be right up your alley.
Introvert-friendly factors: As a financial analyst, your daily responsibilities could include analyzing the performance of stocks and bonds, studying business trends, and writing financial reports, says the U.S. Department of Labor.
And while this gig does entail discussing investment recommendations with investors, introverts should be happy to know that financial analysts mainly focus on facts and figures, not people.
"Financial analysts are really focused on doing numbers, very solitary work," says Vincent. "They get to meet people at their discretion."

Education options: Financial analysts usually need a bachelor's degree in a related field like finance, accounting, business administration, or economics, according to the Department of Labor. And note that employers often require a master's degree in business administration or finance.

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Career #5 - Computer Programmer

Love working on computers or learning about software programs in your spare time? Consider pursuing a career as a computer programmer.
Introvert-friendly factors: According to the U.S. Department of Labor, typical duties include writing code for software programs and fixing any errors that occur in these programs. Therefore, you will likely spend most of your workday behind a computer screen.
And listen up, introverts: you might even be able to write code from home independently. Since writing codes can be done from any computer, many programmers choose to telecommute, says the Department.
"Computer programmers puzzle things out behind the scenes," says Vincent. "Typically, they don't have to puzzle it out with a lot of people. They might work in teams, but do a lot of the work independently."

Education options: Interested in pursuing this introvert-friendly techie career? The Department of Labor says that most computer programmers earn a bachelor's degree, but some employers will hire candidates with an associate's degree. Look into getting a degree in computer science or a related field.

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Career #6 - Technical Writer

Do you want to pursue a writing career that will allow you to be alone with your ideas and thoughts? Consider pursuing a career as a technical writer.
Introvert-friendly factors: Technical writers could "produce instruction manuals and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information more easily," according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
And although technical writers may work as part of a team, some of their work can be done without much verbal communication. In fact, the Department of Labor says that these writers may conduct research through personal observation, library, and Internet research.
Vincent agrees that it is more of a solo career.
"Technical writers only interact with people to get information they need, but then make sense of it on their own," says Vincent. "It is mostly solitary work."

Education options: Eager to pursue this introspective writing gig? The Department of Labor says that employers usually like candidates with a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or communications. In addition, knowledge in a specialized field like engineering or computer science might be helpful.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF.............

Since time in memorial sex has been used for different purposes apart from procreation. The other known purposes of sex include business, leisure and weapon e.g in rape. Below are other benefits of sex which have been researched on scientifically

1. Boosts immunity

Psychologists in Pennsylvania have shown that people who have sex once or twice a week get a boost to their immune systems. Regular sex increases levels of the antibody immunoglobin, which means greater immune resistance.

2. Good for the heart
Results of a study recently published in the American Journal of Cardiology show that men who have regular sex are up to 45 per cent less likely to develop fatal heart conditions than those who only have sex once a month or less.

3. Reduces stress
Researchers have found that sex and physical intimacy lead women to feel less stressed and are in a better mood the following day.

Encourage students into science by targeting their parents

Encourage students into science by targeting their parents

DON'T LET ANYBODY DEFINE YOU!

I live my life outside of the box because when I die they're going to put me into one!

Many times in this life, people will try to tell you what you can and cannot do. They will also try to tell you who you are and who you are not. DON’T LET ANYBODY DEFINE YOU! When I was a kid, I had a teacher tell me that I would never be a millionaire because I was black and the system was set up to keep me down. This was a TEACHER! Can you believe that? I’m so glad that my little boy mind didn’t accept that. I have often been told that I wouldn’t make it because I was poor or because of the color of my skin. I had family members tell me I would never make it and my dreams would never come true for one reason or another... boy were they wrong. If I had listened to any of those voices I wouldn’t be here writing this to you. Hear me when I say this to you: no matter what anyone says to you, LIVE YOUR LIFE!! Follow that still small voice inside of you. That is GOD’s Holy Spirit and I think we all have the capacity to hear that voice. We just need to still ourselves to hear it. You must silence all the outside voices in order to hear THE voice. I try to stay as clear as I can so that I can hear it. It’s not always easy, but necessary.

This is your life. Make decisions based on your own path. Let no one define it for you!

If you live the life everyone else wants you to live and you never live the life you want to live, and then are you really living??

Life is so short... Live it to the fullest!!

Tyler perry