The controversial topic of fasting features nowhere better then in the holy month of Ramadan. The Islamic fast, which is the complete abstinence from food, drink, and sexual activity takes place between dawn and dusk and is a requirement for all of the 1.4 billion Muslims who are able to do so. This year, Ramadan will start in mid August and will end in September, but after a month are the people who observe the fast healthier or worse off ? The answer lies in the tries and true phrase- you are what you eat [...]
Top Ten Ways to Cope With Stress
Stress is a fact of life and should be managed appropriately. Stress management, which is the ability to manage our response to situations that occur in our lives is an important interpersonal skill that we should all try to obtain. Click on this article to see ten different ways to cope with stress and make it work for you! [...]
How to Tell Someone ‘No’
Are you the type of person that does everything? Do you have trouble telling people ‘no’? You are not alone! A recent survey of 1000 college students found that over 85% said they had trouble saying no to people [...]
How to Work Through Conflict
Resolving conflict is always a painful process. We deal with conflict on a daily basis, so it is important to know the best ways to resolve problems when they arise.