Handwriting analysis is a technique (similar to body language) used to interpret human behavior in areas such as achievement/work habits, thinking styles and even social skills. The study and analyses of handwriting is called Graphology. A Graphologer may use several characteristics of your handwriting such as the size and shape of letters, the slant, spacing between letters, the margins, words and lines, rhythm, evenness, connective forms, beginning and end strokes and your regular signature to decode your personality. 

Learn a few tricks about how to interpret your own handwriting here:

- Organized-Confuzed. If your handwriting looks organized, into neat paragraphs and lines that are parallel to each other, then you are organized. If your handwriting looks confused, then you are confused.

- Size of handwriting. Small handwriting means research-oriented, good concentration, methodical, not always social. Large handwriting- people oriented, outgoing, outspoken, love to entertain and interlock

- Spacing. Good deal of space- you need your freedom, to do things in your own time, don’t like to be overwhelmed or crowed. Very little space- it shows a tremendous about of irritability and constant pressure on yourself. Read more

<Anxiety and worry disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the U.S., affecting over 19 million people.>

Worrying is a permanent preoccupation with past or future bad events. Worry can create emotional stress and negative feelings.
There are many different types of worries. They include pessimistic thoughts about what might happen in the future, about what is happening in the present, and about what was happened already in the past.
Helping yourself stop worrying involves a combination of challenging the worrisome thoughts and calming yourself physically and emotionally.

 Important steps to reduce your worries:

- Writing a list
Make a list of what is troubling you. Use statements, rather than questions. Instead of, ‘What will happen if I don’t get there on time?’ say, ‘I am worried that I won’t get there on time’. This focuses on precisely what the fear is.
Another constructive way to put your fears into perspective is to try writing down the reasons why something bad might not happen. This may help you to see more realistically which situations are worthy of worry and which are not.

- Take action now.
Any action towards a goal tends to reduce worry. Thinking too much about your goals or plans, especially if you dwell on the hurdles, will cause you worry and stress. Of course you should plan well, but when planning drifts towards worrying; it is time to start doing something positive. Read more

     It  is  extremely important that people have a good first impression of you.
We all get a first impression of a new person that creates a mental image of his or her personality in our minds. There are some important things to remember that will help you make the best first impression. This article presents the most important common things people can do to make the best first impression possible:

• - Be clean. Ensure that you have maintained impeccable standards of personal hygiene whilst avoiding excessive aftershave or perfume, and that your hair is neat and tidy.

• - Dress appropriately. Dress in clothes that you feel comfortable in, which you like and which you will not want to fiddle with or keep readjusting. Pulling at your clothes or hair can make you look nervous.

• - Maintain good eye contact. This shows people that you are listening to them and interested in them. Do not stare or glare, just focus on them and their immediate direction the majority of the time.

• - Shake hands. The majority of people appreciate and expect a friendly handshake upon meeting one another. The best kind of handshake is one that is firm and 3 to 5 seconds long. Look the person in the eyes while shaking their hand. Do not apologize for “cold or sweaty” hands. Read more

Jacques-Yves Cousteau: Oceanographer
Born: 11 June 1910 / Died: 25 June 1997
Birthplace: Saint-André de Cubzac, France
Best known as: Underwater explorer and filmmaker
Jacques Cousteau was the most famous undersea explorer in the world, known by his dozens of books and films from the 1950s until his death in 1997. The co-inventor of the aqualung (an underwater breathing apparatus) in 1943, Cousteau also pioneered techniques in underwater photography and explored the oceans of the world aboard his vessel Calypso. His filmmaking career included three Oscars, frequent television specials and the series, The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau (1966). In his later years Cousteau devoted himself to educating the public on environmental issues, and working with the Cousteau Foundation, founded in 1973 to further marine research and exploration. He was commonly known as Jacques Cousteau or Captain Cousteau.

  I present you here some wellknown quotes from a great man that loved both life and Nature (because Nature means Life) and who was JACQUES-YVES COUSTEAU.
The quotes do not need to be explain , because they explain unique life lessons.

About Life:

• “Every morning I wake up saying, I’m still alive; a miracle. And so I keep on pushing.”

• “If a man for whatever reason has the opportunity to lead an extraordinary life, he has no right to keep it to himself.”

• “It is certain that the study of human psychology, if it were undertaken exclusively in prisons, would also lead to misrepresentation and absurd generalization’

• “The impossible missions are the only ones which succeed.” Read more

In Great Britain there was actually some study done that suggested that the color of your car says something about your personality type. And accordingly, based on your personality type, your likeliness to be involved in an accident (in the UK at least). That research showed that black cars are twice as likely to be involved in crashes as cream-color cars. Whether this is true in the United States is unclear.

• Black. Black cars denote an aggressive personality or someone who’s an outsider or rebel. This sexy shade represents authority and power. You also appreciate elegance, style and timeless classics. But you may also have a darker side; black is often associated with villains and mystery.
  

• Silver. Silver has been the most popular car color in North America for the past seven years. Perhaps that’s because metallic shades symbolize luxury and class. Also, silver cars indicate someone who is cool, calm and slightly aloof. This high-tech hue says you’re a sophisticated driver who likes to show off your vehicle’s design. You’re also calm behind the wheel; a recent study shows silver cars are 50 percent less likely to be involved in a crash.

• Red. Red cars denote those who are full of passion, energy and drive and who think move and talk quickly. A bold color choice, red says, “I want to be seen!” This hot hue has been found to raise blood pressure and stimulate the senses. You are dynamic and sexy with a need for speed. Red gives off high-energy vibes and people drawn to the color may take more risks — gamblers tend to place higher bets when seated under a red light.

• Blue. Cars are chosen by the more introspective, reflective and cautious driver. Blue is cool and serene. It calms the mind and creates a sense of tranquility. If you drive a blue car, you may be seen as conservative, loyal and quiet. But you may also be tuned in to trends — car-color forecasters predict blue will be hot in 2008. Read more

What is meditation?
Meditation is really just a way of systematically tuning out mental chatter. We all meditate from time to time, but the term itself is usually used to describe an exercise in sustained concentration that you can use to calm your body and quiet your mind - in short, to reduce stress. Historically, meditation has roots in both Eastern and Western spiritual traditions, but you don’t have to be Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, or religious at all to practice it. Today, many people use meditation outside of its traditional religious or cultural settings, for health and wellness purposes.

In meditation, a person learns to focus his attention and suspend the stream of thoughts that normally occupy the mind. This practice is believed to result in a state of greater physical relaxation, mental calmness, and psychological balance. Practicing meditation can change how a person relates to the flow of emotions and thoughts in the mind.

Most types of meditation have four elements in common:

• A quiet location. Many meditators prefer a quiet place with as few distractions as possible. This can be particularly helpful for beginners. People who have been practicing meditation for a longer period of time sometimes develop the ability to meditate in public places, like waiting rooms or buses.

• A specific, comfortable posture. Depending on the type being practiced, meditation can be done while sitting, lying down, standing, walking, or in other positions.

• A focus of attention. Focusing one’s attention is usually a part of meditation. For example, the meditator may focus on a mantra (a specially chosen word or set of words), an object, or the breath.

• An open attitude. Having an open attitude during meditation means letting distractions come and go naturally without stopping to think about them. When distracting or wandering thoughts occur, they are not suppressed; instead, the meditator gently brings attention back to the focus. In some types of meditation, the meditator learns to observe the rising and falling of thoughts and emotions as they spontaneously occur. Read more