Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 22, 2013

Although I feel generally successful in my working career, there are some moves that hurt my ability to earn more, better my job satisfaction and advance faster. I chose to study Psychology because it was interesting – but had no clue as to what (if any) career opportunities it would yield for me. A delayed start.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Dr. John Krumboltz, Professor of Educational Psychology at Standford University studies how people choose careers. I majored in Psychology (liberal arts), graduating in the early 70’s. I didn’t even realize that most jobs required a doctorate in Psychology to really use the knowledge in a career.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

in Psychology , says that what we call things, and how we think about certain concepts, can influence our behavior. Of course, this spending plan method only works in my family because our wants are fairly modest so we don’t exceed our income each month. Our spending plan works because we prioritize.

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Emergency Fund Budget Budgeting Psychology 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2013

But I had no idea where to start or how to go about simplifying my life until I read a magazine article about the psychological benefits of de-cluttering your workspace. It claimed that a clean workspace improved productivity and gave the illusion of being in control and on top of work tasks. Do I need it on my work space?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 14, 2013

It really works. I work on a computer all day long and into the evening hours many days. Now that I am doing only 3 checks a day – morning, noon and quitting time, I have much more time to work on things that I actually need to get done, much better focus in doing them and accomplish much more. We feel like part of the group.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 10, 2023

And that through parenting, we could change that “character” to be the sort of individual that the Victorians prized: a child who was disciplined, hard-working, had self-control and grit. The more we learn about how the brain works, and how it develops, the more these Victorian terms are seen as not just empty, but harmful.

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Motherhood Moments

JUNE 25, 2023

Adult Example: Linda misses a deadline at work, and the boss is irate. The next easiest way to answer that question is to ask, “If I was receiving this punishment from my boss at work or a friend/family member, would I think it was over-the-top and hurtful?” For the next project, she scrambles to meet the deadline with time to spare.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 6, 2016

A big health benefit of sex is lower blood pressure and overall stress reduction, according to researchers from Scotland who reported their findings in the journal Biological Psychology. It takes work, from both a physical and psychological perspective, to do it well, she says. Sex Improves Cardiovascular Health.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 5, 2014

Many reasons are given for this fact, including things like taking time off for children; picking low paying jobs; only working part time and yes, discrimination. Did you know that unless you get a masters degree you are likely to earn less than $65K a year for full time RN work? I studied psychology in school.

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Motherhood Moments

JUNE 24, 2023

At Truplay, we believe the Bible is eternally relevant to all the challenges people face, and we work hard to help children of all ages connect with Scripture in a way that touches their hearts. Many games today feature violence and other illicit activities that have been said to link with depression and mental health problems.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 16, 2015

Showing gratitude at work can make your team function better, delivering a better and more timely product or service. Another peer manager, for a different client, worked with my teams during the same incident to get the problem solved in a cool and emotionless manner. How can gratitude make you wealthier?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2013

Exercise, get outside and walk, do some housework or yard work, get tasks done. When I catch myself working over my stress issue, I consciously switch to a new thought. Have a period of time before bed where you aren’t arguing, working or trying to solve problems. So, when you are stressed, get active. I did that today!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 19, 2014

Almost all of the people he currently works with are moving to Arizona, too. If my husband stayed in Chicago, he would have to start all over again and find a new mentor and new people to work with. However, I knew that if I did that, I’d be negatively affecting my husband’s career. He’d lose years of productivity.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 12, 2012

How Does It Work: The Matchbook team takes a popular introductory text book (such as Intro to Psychology by Myers 9th edition) and “matches” the book with the the same chapter order, the same topics per chapter, and includes the same key terms of the assigned textbook.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

When you are working full-time and have other mouths to feed, being in the kitchen doesn’t always sound relaxing. Cooking also has psychological benefits. Writing your life story, another story that is fascinating to you, or even a novel, isn’t out of the question – and online self-publishing is a reality today.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 17, 2012

Confidence is linked to how you perceive yourself and can influence how others see you, making this is a really important area to work on. Self confidence is having the ability, psychologically, to do the things we want to do. It really does work; at least it did for me. What has worked and what hasn’t?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

. “If someone is both totally self-involved and uncaring about anyone else, they are not likely to be very responsive to you in any way other than evaluating how you meet their needs” ( Psychology Today ). Be willing to change and grow. Friendships require shared experiences. Get Healthy'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2013

A fresh air stroll after a long days work is just what the doctor ordered. Psychological Tips for Successful Stock Investing. It is amazing how much a city can come to life once the weather changes. You can’t go anywhere without seeing someone biking, walking, or out on a patio. I love it. I am quite excited.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 16, 2014

It is his longest story and is considered by many as his best work. 20 illustrations by Edmund Dulac, Arthur Rackham, and W. Heath Robinson. Download: The Snow Queen. A Tale in Seven Stories by Hans Christian Andersen. Download: The Happiness Animal by Will Jelbert. Free Stuff Freebies Kindle Ebooks'

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 20, 2023

Instead, pause and hold that reaction and put the mind to work. Crowds and parties are often places of emotional contagion, as psychological energy flows easily among people and most of us are not inoculated against it. at the University of Ottawa, and practiced psychology in Manitoba, Alberta and Ontario.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2014

Co-workers expect you to eat lunch out with them – or catch a drink after work (at least occasionally). We are after all, social animals, genetically and psychologically geared toward being part of a group. How many times have we unthinkingly filled an expectation that was counter to our financial security?

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

AUGUST 22, 2017

Most of us are very familiar with the side hustle – whether it’s a blog, freelance jobs, or other part-time work we do that fuels our passions and make us tick. Even solo-prenuers can learn from this book and work to cultivate their Level 5 Leader characteristics. But what if you want to turn those hustles into your main gig?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

If you buy it, you’ve just cost the environment twice the materials—those needed for your old toaster, which still works just fine, and what went into the new one. Buying a new product just because it has an “energy star” rating is both expensive and counter-productive, especially if a working appliance still exists.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 22, 2015

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not advocating that you should walk around wearing a burlap sack after not getting a haircut for a year, but for most normal looking people, an investment into our appearance only has psychological benefits. I once worked with someone with a large birthmark on her face. It’s business.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2013

If one came to her (which surprisingly one did – twice), she would work at it halfheartedly and eventually lose the opportunity. Waiting for a job to come to you. A friend of a cousin was laid off back in the 1990′s. She wouldn’t go out and find a new job. Opportunities abound, you just have to tune in to them and seek them out.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2011

Before retiring I often wondered about life after retirement – would we have enough money , would it change our marriage, would the kids and grandkids have different expectations, what if catastrophe struck and money became an issue, what would I do, would I miss the daily interaction with the people with whom I worked for many years?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 2, 2014

According to Dr. Geoff Kauffman, one of the authors of a report published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology , “‘When people read a fictional story, they vicariously experience their favorite character’s emotions, thoughts and beliefs in the process.’ There are many other benefits to regular reading.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 17, 2015

Although that probably wasn’t true, by the numbers, it was true for us psychologically. When I was growing up (poor), Mom and Dad raised me to think that we were better off financially than our neighbors. Accordingly, I learned to think we were a middle class family. After all, we were just as good as the next family, right?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 27, 2012

Can you share the story of how you became vegan and what prompted this work? How long has the project been in the works? Well, physically, their health improved, but mentally, they all had emotional and psychological 180-degree turns. How long have you been involved in vegan activism? How did Vegucated come about?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

These days, I’m pleased to say, I have moved on, and now work in a marketing role – enjoying far more civilized working hours. However, working in retail as I did, I was never a “big earner” While I tried to repay my student debt, the small payments I could afford made very little inroads.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

Boring I know, but I’m a home body so it works for me. I explored this by reading some of the best financial books out there that tackle the psychological issues in which people use money in unhealthy ways. During this time I literally worked and paid bills. I worked like a dog and paid bills. That was it.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 26, 2023

The series was one of the last significant projects he worked on, hoping to inspire young viewers to write, to find their voices, and to believe in themselves. Jane" - New Series - Premieres Friday, April 14, 2023 “Jane” is a new 10-episode mission-driven series for kids and families inspired by the work of Dr. Jane Goodall.

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Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 11, 2013

Imagine… just by following Angie’s dog psychology techniques, over a 3 day period, your dog will feel secure and clearly understand how you want him to behave. This innovative adoption and rehabilitation program shows you exactly how to bring a new dog into your life, or rehabilitate a dog that is already a member of your family.

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 9, 2016

Annie’s Story: A novel of psychological by Peter Gilboy. From washing the dishes to answering the phone to peeling an orange, he reminds us that each moment holds within it an opportunity to work toward greater self-understanding and peacefulness. We have some of the best-selling FREE Kindle Books from Amazon here!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Psychologists and scientists have proven conclusively that getting outdoors has a positive effect on human health , both physically and psychologically. Here are some tips to help you bond with Mother Nature so you can experience the benefits that such an experience can provide.

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Mother's Flowers and Plants Outdoors Health and Beauty 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2013

Relaxation techniques have physical, physiological and psychological benefits and implications; this means that relaxation is important for good general health and wellbeing. Or, relaxation for you could mean going for a walk or a swim, a work-out at the gym, cycling in the country or taking a dance class.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

Ariel Knafo and other researchers from the psychology department at Hebrew University in Jerusalem designed and conducted an experiment that showed that certain people actually have DNA specific to giving. It worked a lot better when it was new, now I have to really work to get it to cut.”. OR “This pole saw has been great!

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