http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Maurine-Patten-1730 The latest quality free reprint articles from Maurine Patten at SubmitYOURArticle.com Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:30:52 +0100 Life is a struggle for many people. Whenever you have an expectation or hope that is not realized, you feel some level of disappointment or sadness. How you think about the situation will have a lot to do with the feelings you have and how you choose to act or behave. Discover the 3 steps that will help you successfully handle major and smaller disappointments or adversities as you embrace the opportunities ahead. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Maurine-Patten-1730/Disappointments-60220.php Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:49:49 +0100 Discover what the character strength "Curiosity" can do for your life. Positive Psychology defines curiosity as the "recognition, pursuit, and regulation of one's experience in response to challenging opportunities". Everyone is curious to some degree. Todd Kashadan's book, "Curious?" explores how curiosity can be an effective way to manage anxiety and conflict. Learn how to practice being curious to increase your fulfillment in life. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Maurine-Patten-1730/Curious-57511.php Sat, 09 May 2009 19:20:48 +0100 For many parents, the teen years are challenging There are both developmental and physilogical reasons family life may become more stressful. There are also some things you can do that are helpful. Understand and find a balance between the two functions of parenting. Discover how to handle the dilemna of nagging about or ignoring problems. Learn how using Appreciative Inquiry can help communication so you can be the parent you want to be. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Maurine-Patten-1730/Parenting-teens-55622.php Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:31:16 +0100 Many have been affected by the downward spiral of our country's financial sector during the last year. Our world is changing. We are in a transition. Perhaps it is time to look at life as it if were a marathon race - not a sprint. Understanding the stages in the process of a transition and what you can do helps you be more prepared and resilient. Discover what you can do to successfully participate in the marathon. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Maurine-Patten-1730/Transition-52965.php Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:12:32 +0000 Change is all around us. It affects your budget, work environment, your social and personal life. Sometimes change means changing habits. This requires self-awareness, effort and perseverance. When you have a choice about the change, it can generate positive feelings. This is true when you clearly see the benefits. When there is no choice, you might feel anxious, afraid, or depressed. Discover 5 secrets to make change positive. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Maurine-Patten-1730/Change-51352.php Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:29:30 +0000 What do you want in your personal life and career for this year? Research in Positive Psychology suggests that how you think about yourself and your situation will impact your results. Before you decide what you hope for or what you want to be optimistic about, you need to discover what is important to you. What is important determines your values. Completing the suggestions will set you on a path that will help make your hopes a reality. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Maurine-Patten-1730/Positive-Ps;ychology-48944.php Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:56:27 +0000 This is the season of Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy. How you approach this last month of the year will depend on your attitude. Negatives do happen in life. It is possible to recognize when they are happening without letting yourself dwell on them. Keeping a positive frame of mind during stressful times is important. Discover how it is possible to be hopeful and resilient as you deal with challenges confidently now and in the months ahead. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Maurine-Patten-1730/holidays-46744.php Sat, 06 Dec 2008 18:33:16 +0000 It is easy to think from a scarcity mindset and yearn for times when life was better. However, continuing to do either of these things is not helpful. Gratitude connects you to goodness. Discover the many benefits of gratitude. Learn what the obstacles to gratitude are and how to feel more grateful. Specific ideas are given for practicing gratitude so that can experience emotional prosperity. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Maurine-Patten-1730/Gratitude-44549.php Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:00:02 +0000 Resilience is the ability to maintain stable, healthy levels of psychological and physical functioning in the face of loss or stress from disruptive events. It is a skill that can be learned - even at an early age. Discover how your thoughts and beliefs affect your resilience. The way you choose to cope with what cannot be changed makes the difference in how resilient you can be. You can regain your momentum and feel good about who you are. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Maurine-Patten-1730/resilience-42303.php Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:40:02 +0100 Feelings of frustration are something we may feel occasionally. Because they hamper success, it is important to know what to do when this happens. It cam happen in your personal or professional life. If it isn't stopped, it will drain your energy. You can stop feeling frustrated and experience more satisfaction and fulfillment in your life by following four steps that help stop frustration, renew energy, and enhance productivity. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Maurine-Patten-1730/Success-40447.php Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:50:02 +0100