Personal care

B00317142 What measures a happy life? Is it by a life that is void of struggle and hardships? Is it by how much money you make? Or perhaps by how many friends you have? Is it a direct result of physical pleasure? Some would argue that all of these things are precursors to a happy life. In fact, the philosopher Epicurus is convinced that pleasure, the alpha and omega of happiness, can only be achieved in the absence of pain and turmoil. In opposition, influential people like Steve Bollman, Mother…

Nearly three million years ago, Homo Habilis, one of our earliest ancestors, were wary of anyone who were different in any way, shape, or form, namely those who didn’t look, act, or belong with them. For them, the ability to be cautious towards “the other” could very much have been the difference between life and death. The human condition has been prevalent in our society since the rise of the Homo species. It has been the silent voice in the back of our mind and it has been instrumental in…

Can anyone really financially plan all the way up until retirement? That’s a question I thought I knew everything I needed to know when it came to finances, I’ve been paying my own bills, saving money, and not having massive amounts of credit card debt since I’ve been 18. I’m really glad I thought wrong, I would have never thought so much went into planning not only for the now but also planning for the future. After taking this class I realized that I really only knew the basics, I got to learn…

Arthur Miller’s timeless play, Death Of A Salesman, showcases the tragic downfall of the protagonist’s life. Throughout the play, Willy Loman is faced with a series of challenges including a strained relationship with his sons and a dead-end job. These challenges take a toll on Loman’s psyche and as the play progresses, his mind slowly deteriorates causing his mental state to diminish. Willy Loman’s suicide implies that he was dealing with heavy emotional conflicts as well. In many scenes, Loman…

In the film, Inside Out, the audience follows Riley, an average girl from Minnesota who is forced to move to San Francisco when her dad’s job needs him on the west coast. From beginning to end we watch her adjust and cope, not from the perspective of Riley, but from the perspective of her emotions (Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear). Not only does the audience watch Riley grow, they get to experience the development of her emotions and how it affects Riley as a person. The main character…

What makes up a team? A team is a group of people that work extremely hard together for a long period of time to achieve a common goal. These people have to be dedicated, determined, focused, and most of all a teammate. It takes a certain person to fit all these qualifications and still be focused on other aspects of work. I have been honored to work with everyone involved in the SLLS class. Every individual in the class has taught me something about myself or in general that I have not known…

Relationships What does your dog and boyfriend have in common? Both pets and romance contribute a lot to the happiness of 40% of respondents. Interestingly, in the ‘somewhat contribute’ responses, romance ranked higher than pets, 44% and 33% respectively. So while dogs may be man’s best friend, our furry friends have less of an impact on the level of our happiness. The Pew Research Center has determined that “[pet] owners are no happier than those without pets.” Sorry crazy cat ladies, you might…

be personally fulfilled by one’s career while maintaining balance in their life. Intellectual wellness is the ability for a person to open their minds to new ideas and experiences, applying them toward community betterment, group interaction, and personal decisions. This could be said of the continuing education student who seeks to learn new concepts, improve their skills, and challenge themselves in an effort to improve their life. Last but not least is the aspect of physical wellness, or…

Ditching the Negativity Many describe happiness as the feeling of being enlightened and complete. Many think happiness is as the bright, warm, sunny days of the year and sadness as a cold, dull looking, piece of useless scrap metal. Happiness results when we refuse to think negatively, but before realizing this we must have a well knowledge of what happiness and sadness are. Happiness is when you feel complete and is related to positivity. Anything that is good is happiness. If it is in any way,…

6) The Danger of Debt Debt is not a sin, debt is never the real problem, it is only symptomatic of real problems-greed, self-indulgence, impalience, fear, poor self-image, lack of self-worth, lack of self-displine, and perhaps many others. 7) There are Five Different Kinds of Debt: 1. Credit card debt 2. Consumer debt 3. Mortgage debt 4. Investment debt 5. Business debt The primary economic danger of debt is that compounding work against you rather than for you. Decide not to go into debt and…