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Taking Ownership
New Year is coming. This year I am looking forward to it. That wasn’t always the case. New Year can be a confusing time, yes there’s all the celebrating, the joy, the hope, the ambition… but with it comes painful self-evaluation, assessing achievements or lack of them, the memory of unfulfilled goals and unrealised dreams. I remember one particular New Year a few years ago. I had had the worst 3 years of my life. 3 years filled with personal problems, professional problems, family problems. It was a bad time. With the increase in problems, came the decrease in my self-esteem and the appearance of a mild depression. I felt…
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Relationship Rescue Review
If there is one book that will force you to take a long good look at yourself, and at your relationship, this is it. And boy is it worth the read! Relationship Rescue by Dr. Phil I am not a fan of self-help books. I usually find them cheesy and condescending. Dr Phil, however, is honest (brutally so!), simple, and very wise. Going through a difficult time in my own relationship, I wanted a book that would challenge me to honestly evaluate what needed to change between us. I found just the thing. Dr Phil’s strategies are based on simple logic: You own your relationship, so you are responsible for making things…
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Sweet Potato Pie
Thanksgivings is upon us and who doesn’t love a good hearty pie as a dessert for that special meal. There’s a lot to choose from out there, from Pecan to pumpkin to apple and blueberries. But here’s one more sweet potato pie recipe coming your way! You can also substitute the sweet potatoes with pumpkins in this recipe. Ingredients 4 medium sweet potatoes 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pinch of salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 stick butter 1/2 cup of evaporated milk 1 unbaked pie crust Instructions Boil sweet potatoes until soft, peel and beat till no lumps. Add remainder of ingredients, beat until creamy. Pour…
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Your Child’s Self-esteem
Our concept of self is an important part of our life and it begins very early. At around eighteen months a child can recognize him/herself in a mirror or in pictures. As this concept (and language) develops the child will be able to describe him/herself, first in physical terms (i.e. I’m a girl, I have brown hair, etc.) and later (around eight or nine) more psychological and abstract terms (I like to play, I don’t like to fight). This is when he or she begins to feel distinct as he/she realizes that he/she is an individual. An important concept that develops along the way is self-esteem. Self-esteem is an evaluation…
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Menstrual Cramps
Most of us have experienced menstrual cramps at one time or another. For some women menstrual cramps are crippling, while others experience only some uneasiness during their period. Severe menstrual cramps occur in young women who have just begun their menstrual cycles and often becomes less severe after a woman has given birth or when she reaches her mid-twenties. Sometimes menstrual cramps are caused by other conditions such as endometriosis, fibroid tumors, pelvic adhesions, and ovarian cysts or by the use of an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control. Menstrual cramps are thought to be related to a naturally occurring substance, which causes the uterus to contract. If a woman…
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Self-employed and Working From Home
I wake up whenever I want. I indulge in a long breakfast. Read my book for an hour. Head for the shower…no rush… I shower. I get dressed and sit at my computer. My workday begins. Yes I am one of those “lucky ones” who gets to work from home. I don’t spend time or money commuting to work, my hours are flexible and I can take holidays whenever I want… Well that’s part of it. The truth is it’s not all that glamorous. Distractions and boredom quickly get the better of you when you’re working from home. When you work freelance or from home, one of the biggest problems…
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The Equestrian Look
If you live in the northern hemisphere, Winter is upon us and it is never too late to explore the must-have looks and moods for the season. A timeless trend, according to our people in the style industry, is the equestrian look. Think about riding trousers, jackets with elbow patches, leather buttons or other riding-inspired touches. Flat or high-heeled riding boots, leather and suede. Jewelry, gloves and handbags with golden bits also fit into this list well. The best way to evoke this style is to bring to your regular wardrobe an element or two of this theme. Try a jockey sweater with well-worn jeans and riding boots. Whatever you…
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Moroccan Chermoula
You have probably all had your fair share of meat and chicken for Thanksgiving and Christmas. You may want to indulge in some good old fish. Instead of using the traditional fish recipes, why not try this original Moroccan marinade for your fish. With this marinade you can have your fish fried, grilled or baked . The following measures make a large quantity, enough for a big family or friends gathering. If there are any leftovers from this marinade, simply put in a jar in the fridge and it should keep well for a few days. Ingredients 1 large bunch of fresh coriander, finely chopped 1 large bunch of parsley,…
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Your child and motivation
Many psychologists are interested in what motivates children to perform well. But what exactly is motivation? “An overall tendency to evaluate one’s performance against standards of excellence, to strive for successful performance and to experience pleasure contingent on successful performance.” One crucial factor is the value that the child attaches to success. This in turn depends on many things including the value that the family attaches to a particular task and the reinforcement involved. Social comparison is a common factor in school age children starting around 6 or 7. The extent to which this plays a role in a child’s motivation will depend on how competitive their society and their…
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Golden Makeup for a Glamourous Look !
Gold works well in winter as well as in summer though you must be really careful how you use it.Gold can be used on eyelids, cheeks as well as lips. I suggest you don’t use gold mascara as it just makes eyelashes look non-existent. For eyes, just apply a thin layer of gold eyeshadow across the eyelid. If you’re going to do this, it’s best to avoid black eyeliner, as the contrast can look quite tacky. To use gold on your cheeks, just apply some gold cream (available in some beauty shops in Egypt) to your cheeks (they should already have blush on them). Remember though that the gold cream…
