Every year since 2001, the European Day of Languages has been celebrated on September 26. It was put together by the European Union and the Council of Europe to bring together the different cultures of Europe and encourage language learning.
Behavioral therapy is based on showing patients how changing their behaviors, they can benefit their emotional health. Sometimes we need a reality check, these treatments will provide you with a very gentle and mindful reality check in order to live a happier and healthier life.
It’s so human to wonder about your purpose. In Japan, people are searching for and finding their true purposes. The concept of ikigai has taken over Japan and it means “a reason for being.” We all (or all should) exercise our bodies, right? But have you ever taken a moment to exercise your mind? This Japanese concept originated in Okinawa and calls on you to take a look at your...
Think about all of the jobs that require a license or certification but are constantly updating. Doctors, lawyers, social workers, safety personnel, and many more! Continuing Education Units allow many professionals to stay up to date with what’s new in their fields.
If you were on the computer in the early 2000s, you likely remember AIM, ICQ, Windows Live Messenger, and all of the other instant messaging services before iMessage. Those of us old enough to remember these programs know that these new emojis aren’t the first of their kind.
Sure, we’re not that far from Mexico. We feel their influence and enjoy many of their specialties such as their food. Although we see aspects of their culture here, Mexican culture relies heavily on tradition and respect. In America, we’re only given a short glimpse into native Mexican culture. Here are a few of the major differences we see; Family Values Family life is huge in Mexico...
There was a time when it was debated whether teaching sign language to very young children impaired their ability to learn and be vocal but research and experience both have proven that not to be the case. On the contrary, sign language for babies and toddlers improves their ability to communicate and increases their confidence at a very early age. With ASL, it is actually not so difficult to...
It’s mid-August. Typically, you’d be gearing up to go back to school. Only this year is different, you just graduated three months ago. Here comes the dreaded “Well actually, I’m a recent graduate” answer when people ask for experience. If you don’t already have a job, you’re not alone it takes many recent grads up to six months after graduation to find a...
Happy Left-Handers Day, world! Every August 13th for the past 22 years, Left-Handers Day has been celebrated. It’s estimated that only 10% of the population shares this dominant hand. The day is intended to be a celebration of this unique trait and raise awareness of the advantages and disadvantages of being a lefty. Let’s take a look at some lefty facts; they’re more likely to...
Did you know that there are upwards of 36 million adults in the United States that can’t read, write or do math above a third-grade level? Illiteracy is a surprisingly large issue in the United States. Reading is something many of us take advantage of. What causes illiteracy? You might be wondering how someone is illiterate but it’s actually not all that uncommon, even in...