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The mind is a terrible thing to waste they say. In this section you will find articles, essays, writings and stories on personal development, self-improvement and generally ways to feed your mind, stimulate your interest and get your gray cells going in a fun and creative way. Don't forget to become a member of The Daily Avocado so you could also send us your stories and share your tips online. - Desi Anwar

Stop Jealousy

Monday, 04 July 2011 19:58 DA

JEALOUS?

No one likes being jealous. You're afraid you might replaced or you might lose a relationship. You feel insecure.

Having a relationship with a jealous person is also difficult. The jealous person does anything to make sure you still like him or her. Jealousy makes the person unattractive, even repulsive.

Jealousy creates anxiety, anger, loneliness, hate and fear. Jealous people do not think clearly. They can even act a little insane.

What causes jealousy?

"Jealousy is the largest factor in breaking up marriages. Jealousy comes about because of the insecurity of the jealous person and the jealousy may or may not have foundation. This person is afraid of hidden communication lines and will do anything to try to uncover them." -- L. Ron Hubbard

Why Do We Dream?

Monday, 04 April 2011 12:16 DA

Jordan Lite ON Aug 17, 2010, ivillage.com

Dreams. A good one can put you in an upbeat mood the rest of the day, while a bad one may leave you feeling t...

Self-Knowledge

Friday, 18 March 2011 12:27 DA

When Self-Knowledge Is Only the Beginning
By RICHARD A. FRIEDMAN, M.D.

January 17, 2011

It is practically an article of faith among many therapists that self-understanding i...

Why Rich Guys Are So Nice

Monday, 20 December 2010 17:30 DA

By Jeffrey Kluger Monday, December 6, 2010

There are a lot of ways to make people not like you, but one of the most powerful — if least fair — is to be really, really succ...

End of a Decade

Friday, 10 December 2010 14:52 DA

This December is the last month not only of the year but also of this decade. This time ten years ago, at the turn of the new millennium, I was getting away from it all ...

Planning Your Life

Thursday, 12 August 2010 14:05 DA

The Summoned Self
By DAVID BROOKS

The New York Times

This is a column about two ways of thinking about your life. The first is what you might call the Well-Planned Life. It ...

Learn To Focus

Thursday, 12 August 2010 12:50 DA

HAPPINESS IS POWER

What makes you perform at your peak? What makes you happiest? When are you at your best?

Here's a power tip you won't learn from any of the motivational ...

Face Your Fears

Tuesday, 03 August 2010 13:26 DA

HAVE NO FEAR

If you were afraid of nothing, what goals would you set? What could you accomplish? What would you do if nothing scared you or made you nervous?

Fear stops suc...

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Monday, 12 July 2010 17:35 DA

Friday, Jul. 09, 2010
The Cruelest Study: Why Breakups Hurt
By Belinda Luscombe, Time

Say you're a college student who was recently dumped by the person you thought was the O...