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ELAINE SIHERA is the most noted and quoted British woman on the Internet, being the world authority on emotional health. Nicknamed Ms CYPRAH (or Cyber-Oprah by admirers), Elaine is the first Black graduate of the UK's pioneering Open University and a postgraduate

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Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization The biggest confidence killer: 7 of 8
The desire to control is central to all of us. It is tied up with our need for security. Without control we feel lost and at sea, insecure and vulnerable. The need to control our future, our environment, the consequences of our actions, our children, homes, money and other people is what keeps us going. Personal confidence i... More..
Sciences > Psychology Understanding psychopathy: 7 of 8
Why rushing to condemn psychopathic killers is not the answer The guy who calmly went into a mall and killed seven people before killing himself was condemned as a coward by some people. But he is not a coward. Nothing in his actions indicates a coward. The fact that he left a caring note for his family suggests someone who ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Society's sense of morals, values, and norms: 23 of 26
The Norms And Customs of The First Marriages It is very difficult to establish a true date for the first marriages, although the Old Testament in the Christian Bible mentions something about marriage being considered a family and household affair. The oldest male relative in the family was usually regarded as the caretaker o... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives US elections 2008: Barack Obama vs. Hillary Clinton: 39 of 44
Why Obama is Likely to Pip Clinton at the Post The recent drop in support for Hillary Clinton is very telling but not entirely unexpected. It was bound to happen at some point. It is always better to take one's time and give one's rivals a false sense of security than to go all out from the the first day with a big momentum ... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Dying relationships: How come they don't last: 16 of 18
Why Problem Relationships Rarely Recover Very few unions recover when they have reached a destructive stage. They simply worsen because people have long elephant memories and find it hard to forgive or to pretend about their feelings. Instead, they become more entrenched, fearful and accusatory. People whose confidence has b... More..
Sciences > Psychology How to achieve a higher level of self confidence: 16 of 18
Q. I'm 22 years old, going to be 23, and I have absolutely no confidence. I've never had a boyfriend or ever kissed a boy. When guys hit on me I think they feel bad for me or are just being nice. My family has always made remarks since I was young about me being worthless and my little sister, who has a revolving door for bo... More..
Jobs & Careers > Education Jobs How to create an effective program for new teacher support in schools: 8 of 9
The primary purpose of any educational establishment is the overall achievement and success of its students. The key to achieving this objective is through its teachers. What the teacher does in the classroom is thus paramount to that objective and they require the best support to achieve that aim. Modern teachers are expect... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology How does love change you: 8 of 9
The 3 Key Stages of Any Relationship Without exception, all relationships have stages. Even though everyone is unique, there is enough consistency in human action to demonstrate noticeable patterns in behaviour. It is difficult to put a time frame on their evolution, because that depends mainly on the confidence, maturity an... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Affairs and marital fidelity: 8 of 9
Should Third Parties Involved in Affairs Benefit From Spouse's Estates? Affairs which involve a single person and which has gone on for at least two years, should have some sort of financial award for the injured party. A married man sent a note to a woman he was keen to date saying how he had recently dispatched' his lover ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Top facts about race: 8 of 9
Race and Human Emotions One thing is certain with human perception is that there is no shared reality unless we really wish to share it. The usual approach in life is that we each see exactly what we want to see in others while filtering out what we prefer not to see. That explains why some people saw only negative things in... More..