Tuesday's Psychology Trivia: Does Facebook Change Personality?

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Thought for the Day: I had a busy day yesterday & posted my Motivational Monday post late last night. This morning I had a wonderful comment from a psychologist in Australia responding to my request for help. It only shows that online, it may never be too late to post somewhere in the world! I hope you will take a peek at Monday's post since I need some help as I try to understand how to make my posts suit your needs & interests better. In keeping with my attempt to understand how social media impacts on my readers & our modern world my trivia question relates to how Facebook impacts on our lives & personalities. How does your profile reflect on you, your personality & your relationships? What do you think? Here's the question:

            Facebook & Facebook profiles, photos & posts have been found to change our personality by:
                   a) Predicting a couple's happiness
                   b) Contributing to breakups of relationships
                   c) Impacting on Self Affirmation
                   d) Increasing narcissism
                   e) Increasing extroversion
                   f) all of the above
                   g) b), d), & e)

What do you think the answer is? I hope you will come back on Thursday for the answer & my reflection on the answer.

*Photos

Man (top left)
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Woman (bottom right)
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Woman Taking Photos (Right top)
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Couple (bottom left)
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Facebook (top)
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Motivational Mondays: A Twist: A Psychologist Needs Your Help, "We need to Talk!"

 Thought for the Day: As Comedienne, Joan Rivers says, "We need to talk."  After all, a blog is a conversation, though often it feels like a one sided conversation. In the office, I'm often on the listening side of the couch. I spend my life listening to people and acting as a catalyst to help them live meaningful lives. On the blog, I do all the talking, and often wonder is anyone listening?

Despite having close to 5,000 page views a month, it often still feels like I am writing into a vast anonymous blogosphere. What do these clicks mean? Where do they come from? Who are the people behind the over 43,000 page views since I started blogging a little under a year & a half ago? According to Google analytics, the majority of page views come from the USA followed by Russia, Ireland, UK, Germany, France, Canada, India, & Australia. Many of you have found me through Twitter @WakeUpDreamNow, Facebook, Tumblr, LinkedIn, Pinterest & Google+. Most of you a silent. So, today, I need your help! I want you to do the talking!

**Photo credit found on Photopin.com

I'm conducting a small survey. It's Motivational Monday & this is an experiment of sorts. I want to hear from you! I would like to see if everyone who clicks on this Monday morning's post, will be motivated enough to leave a comment. Please take two minutes & drop a comment.

It's easy! What should you say? Tell me how you found my blog, which of my daily prompts do you like best, or just introduce yourself. Be sure to leave a link to your blog if you have one!

Your comments will help me offer the best material I can to suit your needs & interests. All ideas & suggestions are welcome here! Thanks in advance for your input!


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Sunday's Comic Strips: Psychology Experiment: How Smart Is Your Right Foot?

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Thought for the Day: Here's a funny neurospychology experiment for you to try. Do you control your right foot? You may be surprised!

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Have a great weekend!


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Saturday's Songs for the Soul: Mr Rogers Remixed With A Healthy Dose of Laughter

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Thought for Today: I tend to be serious, but this video was just too funny not to share. In a previous post  (Smile It's Free Therapy) I described the benefits of smiling & laughter. Psychologists have found that laughter & a sense of humor lengthen our lives, so here's a dose of laughter for your weekend. I never knew Mr. Rogers could break dance or liked rap music, but pbsdigitalstudios
(Remixed by Symphony of Science's John D. Boswell (@MusicalScience) for PBS DS) got him to move in this hysterical remix. I hope you like it & that it brings a smile or two. Share it with a friend & help them live longer, too!

*Photo from FlickrCC.com
'Mr Rogers And Aamir Khan' http://www.flickr.com/photos/85113745@N00/7340434684

#FF Friday's Fabulous Finds: Children & Young Adults Making a Difference & Summer Suggestions

Thought for the Day: It's time for #FF Friday's Fabulous Finds. Today I have found two types of finds. First I bring several inspiring stories about children, teens & young adults making a difference helping others. Then I have two great suggestions to make this summer your best summer ever. I hope you like these finds & come back for Saturday's Songs for the Soul & Sunday's Comic Strips. Have a great weekend!

Children & Young Adults Making a Difference:

Aimee Copeland*

Flesh-eating Bacteria Survivor, Aimee Copeland's Goal: Helping Others. You may have heard about 24 year old Aimee Copeland's ordeal. Due to a flesh eating bacteria, she lost limbs & nearly lost her life. You may not be aware of her progress & dreams for the future. She is truly an inspiration. 

High School student discovers new treatment for Cancer This 17 year old high school student's accomplishments will restore your confidence in public education!

Photo from alexslemonade.org

One Small Step Against Cancer  An inspirational video on how one child's efforts continue to bring hope to countless children with cancer.  Video from CBS Sunday Morning

8 year old fixing 67 yr mistake How an 8 year old made a difference. Video from CBS Sunday Morning

 

Summer Suggestions, ways to make this summer your best summer ever:

Innovative program helping people try out new professions on vocation vacations. I often suggest to clients that they may want to try a profession before they quit their day job. This website makes that option super easy.

If you have children & want to have a more positive summer at home try this contract.    Stefanie Mullen (co-author of Chicken Soup for the Girlfriend's Soul) offers this free, easy to download & customize contract to help you structure your children & teens' lives this summer.

*Aimee Copeland Photo from BuckheadPatch article

Thursday's Psychology Trivia: To Regret Or Not To Regret, That Is The Question

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This has been a very busy week, since I was away from Sunday till Tuesday afternoon, so here's a slightly updated Trivia question and answer. It has also been an emotional roller coaster in reaction to Robin Williams death and news of his bout with depression. I will be on the radio tonight on the LA Bachelor show at 7 PM (EDT) if you want to tune in and ask questions, it's airing live. We will be talking about depression and how it relates to athletes and celebrities.
Thought for the Day: This week we have been looking at emotions (Motivational Monday & Wednesday's Words of Wisdom). Our Trivia question on Tuesday was about the feeling of regret. Here's the question we asked:

       Regret is:
           a) just a backward looking emotion & therefore it doesn't impact much on people's lives;
           b) not an emotion at all; or
           c) can be a powerful emotion
What do you think?

Wednesday's Words of Wisdom: Dr. Seuss & Dr. Lavi

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Thought of the Day: In Wednesday's Words of Wisdom I have brought quotes from great psychologists, psychiatrists & teachers. Today's quote comes from a great artist & author of 45 children's books who has inspired generations of children (& their parents) with humor, creativity & a genuine desire to make the world a more caring peaceful place. 

Born Theodor Seuss Geisel in 1904, very few people know his real name. Geisel is known around the world as Dr. Seuss. He adopted the name Dr. Seuss in his early career as an undergraduate student at Dartmouth University. Although he began a graduate degree at Oxford University, he dropped out & pursued cartooning full time.  His 1st book was rejected by 27 publishers before it was accepted; it was not long before he became an acclaimed children's author.  His list of best selling books, including The Cat in the Hat & Green Eggs and Ham, have been translated into more than twenty languages & over 200 million copies have been sold around the world.

It is an understatement to say that Dr. Seuss' books have made a lasting impression on many generations around the world. His unique, creative illustrations, whacky rhymes & simple words of wisdom are read & recited repeatedly not only in homes, but also on TV, ia Broadway musical & movie renditions of his work. From children books, quotes, to controversial adult books, such as The Butter Battle Book, his messages resonate loud & clear. 

Although I love this quote by Dr. Seuss, "Don’t cry because it’s over but smile because it happened,” I feel a need to change it a bit. Instead I would say: "Cry because its over until you can smile because it happened." Encouraging people to let themselves cry when they are grieving is important. By teaching our children & ourselves that crying is a healthy way to release our darker emotions, we all can make room eventually for the brighter feelings of joy & gratitude when we remember what we have lost.

Although Dr. Seuss passed away in 1991, his memory will live on with his treasure trove of books & illustrations which will bring smiles to all who read his work.

Photos:
Top Right: From Wikipedia Commons {{Information |Source=Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection. http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3c16956 |Description= Ted Geisel (Dr. Seuss) half-length portrait, seated at  photo 2

Bottom Left : FlickrCC.com  'Green Eggs and Ham' http-/www.flickr.com/photos/92382806@N00/422005531
Bottom Middle: FlickrCC.com 'Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss' http-/www.flickr.com/photos/8489692@N03/4400664151
Bottom Right: FlickrCC.com 'DSC_2174' http-/www.flickr.com/photos/51035747113@N01/10920509