I am a Brit, erm I did tell you that didn't I? :P And as a Brit, while not everyone *gets* our humour we are pretty much always silly, joking and playing with words.. It seems to b... moreI am a Brit, erm I did tell you that didn't I? :P And as a Brit, while not everyone *gets* our humour we are pretty much always silly, joking and playing with words.. It seems to be how we are.. Well I am for sure, my kids are.. I joke non-stop.. I tease, I, well play with words.. A tutor at work once said of me, that I would still be joking and smiling if the world ended.. SHe meant it nicely :P In my course, one of my biggest problems is that I am always joking, I find it hard to take things seriously and it's a SERIOUS course.. Much, and I mean most, of my humour is self-deprecating.. well if ya can't laugh at yourself who can you laugh at! SO I put myself down a lot.. it makes people laugh, it puts people at ease.. and that's pretty much always worked pretty well for me.. (well except for the course as I mentioned where when asked on the beginners course why I was there, I joked, *because it's free* -made them laugh but I was putting myself down somewhat as I am there because I have a genuine des... less
Based on the mindfullness stuff which I think comes from America.. it's getting popular here.. and more and more people here have heard of it.. They want to introduce it cos, like ... moreBased on the mindfullness stuff which I think comes from America.. it's getting popular here.. and more and more people here have heard of it.. They want to introduce it cos, like America we are seeing more and more troubled teens, self-harm, depression and anxiety.. The thinking is that we should pay attention to the wellbeing of children just as much as their academic attainments... So good idea? What do you think? Or is it just another waste of money new-fad?PS this is only a semi-experiment cos it discusses US items. less
Talk slowly, walk slowly, drive slowly, eat slowly, drink slowly. I can't stand them! lolI like to do things fast. I don't need 30 minutes to eat a meal. I was in the cafeteria yes... moreTalk slowly, walk slowly, drive slowly, eat slowly, drink slowly. I can't stand them! lolI like to do things fast. I don't need 30 minutes to eat a meal. I was in the cafeteria yesterday, and as I was wolfing down my lunch I was watching the other people eat with pure hatred. Stabbing their forks at one vegetable. The despair was so unbearable, I could feel my anxiety going thru the roof. I wanted to get up so badly and give them all a back-handed-slap. LET'S GO CHAMP!!
The need for cognitive closure is prompted by events that spark anxiety and fear - like President Trump's election did for some folks. University of Maryland sociologist Arie Krugl... moreThe need for cognitive closure is prompted by events that spark anxiety and fear - like President Trump's election did for some folks. University of Maryland sociologist Arie Kruglanski says that many liberals are demonizing Trump supporters at the moment because of a need for this kind of closure. Sounds a lot like what's happening right here on AM, doesn't it?
Among my *many* passions I have here are just a few.. environment, particularly conservation/wildlife, I am very anti child-abuse/animal abuse/abuse of women. I am pass... moreAmong my *many* passions I have here are just a few.. environment, particularly conservation/wildlife, I am very anti child-abuse/animal abuse/abuse of women. I am passionate about education especially education of those who have specific learning difficulties like ADHD, Dyspraxia, Dyselexia etc. I have other passions of course :PAnd you?
I have been researching self-esteem and self-concept and how many people over time have lost sight of their real self.. and this ultimately causes them unhappiness... they go along... moreI have been researching self-esteem and self-concept and how many people over time have lost sight of their real self.. and this ultimately causes them unhappiness... they go along with others, they behave in ways that gain approval and acceptance. This can start in childhood with overly critical parents or peers... They avoid doing or saying things that might cause them to be rejected... and eventually they are no longer able to trust their own instincts or consider their own needs..Interesting and fascinating to me as always human nature.. I never tire of learning about people and how they work... But let it be said, it's probably clear that I wont be one who behaves in ways to gain approval.. doesn't matter to me if I am not popular. I don't seek popularity.. indeed it's arguably as I mentioned above it can be considered an issue we should address, as always pleasing others can lead to us losing ourselves.. I am perhaps feeling cynical today... or slightly so.. after a suggestion or two lately that ... less
And some of the time it can be dependent on our mood.. one day we would find something inane, for instance if our mood is low, or we have had a bad day.. and yet the next day we wo... moreAnd some of the time it can be dependent on our mood.. one day we would find something inane, for instance if our mood is low, or we have had a bad day.. and yet the next day we would be laughing and find it cool and fun... That's people for ya - we are all complex, complicated and driven by our moods, experiences and perceptions...few of us are 100% consistent if we are honest with ourselves...And I don't think inane is an insult either - it's just a description according to one's perception.. for instance.. if someone said to me.. your questions or comments are inane.. I wouldn't care... cos if truth be told we are ALL sometimes capable of posting something inane - and I know for sure I have and do, and probably will continue to do so :P less
I've been crying like crazy and my eyes just look and feel gross now. Why do they puff up like that? I also have a wicked headache and sore throat. Is that why they say laughter is... moreI've been crying like crazy and my eyes just look and feel gross now. Why do they puff up like that? I also have a wicked headache and sore throat. Is that why they say laughter is like medicine? Because crying just makes you feel sick?
