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In this issue: -> Sponsor of the Week -> �IQ Tests� of the Week -> Brain Improvement Products and Services -> ARTICLE: Is Your Brain Getting the "Memory Full" Message? 5 Ways to Free Up Room on Your Brain's Hard Drive � written by Margaret Conklin -> ARTICLE: High School Stress � written by David Rainham, M.D., C.C.F.P. -> BOOK REVIEW: Aha! 10 Ways to Free Your Creative Spirit and Find Your Great Ideas � By Jordan Ayan -> High IQ Societies -> How to subscribe and unsubscribe to this newsletter Current Subscribers � 42,841 subscribers. Removal instructions are listed at the end of the newsletter. Send all questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: (732) 761-9930 ------------------------------------------ ** SPONSOR of the WEEK ** ----------------------------------------- * CENTERPOINTE - THE MOST POWERFUL MIND DEVELOPMENT TOOL ON EARTH- -Experience powerful FREE on-line demo of what many describe as "the most powerful personal growth/mind development tool on Earth." 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Using Dr. Wenger�s Image Streaming technique, you�ll bypass inhibitions and access the powerful capabilities of your mind, which has virtually unlimited potential. Visit http://www.selfgrowth.com/products/einstein2.html HOW TO ADD A DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WEBSITE HERE If you want to share information about your website in our newsletter, please go to the following webpage and fill out the form. Visit our website at http://www.selfgrowth.com/form-ad-brain-newsletter.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** ARTICLE: Is Your Brain Getting the "Memory Full" Message? 5 Ways to Free Up Room on Your Brain's Hard Drive � written by Margaret Conklin ** ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lynn was tapped to head up the project team for a major company restructuring. She began her first team meeting by delegating steps and due dates to the various department heads. That's when she noticed that one member, Bob, wasn't writing anything down. Lynn knew Bob was a competent guy. Yet given the importance of this project his casual approach concerned her. So, after the meeting she pulled Bob aside. "I don't want to tell you how to do your job," Lynn began, "but I noticed you're weren't writing down any of your assignments." "Oh, don't worry," Bob replied pointing to his head "it's all right up here." Lynn was hardly reassured. "That's great Bob. But what happens if you lose your mind?" You may not lose your mind, but are you getting the mental "memory full" message a bit more often these days? With a computer there is always the option to add memory or get a bigger hard drive. Even if we could rely on memory, besides not being fool proof, there's the problem of brain clutter, a concern that led Albert Einstein to conclude that one should, "Never bother to memorize anything that is easily accessible." So, what can you do? Since the closest analogy to the human brain is the computer it makes sense to look to it for solutions to the problem of brain overload. But first it's important to fully understand the problem. Here are some of the unwelcome things that can happen when a computer's hard drive gets too full. As you can see, when people try handling more information and performing more functions than we're "programmed" to handle similar things can happen: A too-full computer versus a too-full brain: Computers give you error messages. We make mistakes, forget to do something, things start "slipping through the cracks". Computers run slower. We take longer to process tasks and information, slow down, become mentally or physically sluggish, become uncreative, become unproductive. Computers freeze. We procrastinate, become indecisive. Computers crash. We get stressed out, experience a total mental break down (extreme cases). The problem of a too full hard drive lends itself to a variety of solutions. These same solutions can apply to the problem of a too full mind. Here are five overwhelm-busting techniques human's can borrow from the computer: 1. Reboot: If you're getting lots of error messages or your computer is running slow sometimes simply restarting or "rebooting" can help. This same technique works well for people. Sometimes the best thing you can do when you feel overloaded is to take a break. Go for a walk. Find a quieter or just different space to work. If you're experiencing major "brain strain" it may be time for a vacation. 2. Delete unnecessary files: With a computer you can free up space by sending unnecessary files to the trash. How about all those "junk files" on your mental hard drive? Do you keep reminding yourself to do things that you think you "should do" but don't really need or want to do - like arranging your vacation photos into a photo album, alphabetizing your bookshelf, sending out holiday cards? When you "should on yourself" you're not only piling guilt onto the overload but all this extraneous stuff is taking up valuable mental real estate. Do yourself a favor and delete them. 3. Call the help desk: When you experience a major computer glitch you can always call some kind of help desk. The same is true with mental overload. Delegate whenever you can. Don't manage anyone at work? If you live with anyone over the age of five, you can almost always delegate more at home. 4. Download: Many "must keep" files that don't need to reside on your hard drive can be downloaded onto a disk. You may not be able to download your mental To-Do list onto a disk (at least not yet!) but you can achieve the same effect by getting it out of your head and onto paper. The way to keep your mind from getting overloaded in the first place is to immediately download things as they pop up. Or in other words as we say at Time/Design: If you think it, ink it. If your mental hard drive is exceptionally full you'll want to start with a complete Brain Download. The Brain Download is an exercise in which you fully and completely empty your mind of all the things you need or want to do both in your work and personal life. Big stuff, little stuff. Things you have to do now, things you don't have time to get to right now but are none-the-less taking up precious mind space. To do a thorough download you should allow at least 30 minutes. At some point in the process you might hit the "overwhelm wall." Seeing how much you have to do can make you want to throw down your pencil in despair. But if you push through this wall and continue writing, ultimately you'll experience the benefits of a well-functioning computer: Faster processing of information, fewer errors, less need to call the help desk, and a greatly diminished risk of that your system will crash. But here's where humans have a definite edge on computers. Downloading our brain allows us to enjoy additional benefits like less likely to procrastinate, greater creativity, and the peace of mind of knowing that nothing will slip through the cracks. 5. Defragment: The defragmenting function on a computer rearranges files so your programs run faster. Right now the "files" on your Download list are a jumbled list of To-Dos. You'll want to "defragment" your list by first organizing them into their proper category, for example, work projects vs. home projects, things you need to do on a certain day verses those that are due by a certain day and so on. Next, put things into perspective by prioritizing your list. After all, on the same list you probably have things like buy new collar for Fluffy next to develop strategic plan. The simple process of sorting through your list and putting each item into its proper priority "file" can be tremendously freeing. Finally, just as the defragmenting process on a computer checks the drive for errors, taking the time to organize your activities helps ensure that nothing will slip through the cracks! In today's world, mental overwhelm is a fact of life. Fortunately, by applying some simple techniques from the computer world, you can avoid some of the costly consequences of a too full brain! About the Submitter Time/Design is a leading provider of time management training and tools offering practical and realistic strategies for managing commitments, communications and information. 2002/4 Time/Design. To learn more about Time/Design's Focus Management� tools, training, and coaching call 800-637-9942 or visit www.timedesign.com. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** ARTICLE: High School Stress � written by David Rainham, M.D., C.C.F.P. ** ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- High school years should be a great experience, but many demands and rapid changes can make them one of the most stressful times of life. Students today face increasing amounts of schoolwork, a rapidly changing curriculum, assignment deadlines and exams; they worry about selecting careers and post secondary programs, and they must balance schoolwork with sports, hobbies and social life. They have conflicts with parents, friends, siblings; have to cope with unpredictable moods, concerns about appearance, fitting in with a peer group - and also handle love relationships and sexuality. Money is always a worry, as is dealing with issues of alcohol and drugs - and now there's a new fear of violence in and around schools. As if that wasn't enough, they have to deal with all this while undergoing rapid physical and emotional changes - and without the benefit of life experience. But on the positive side, these challenges are perfect for developing what many experts believe is more important than IQ in predicting future success in work, personal and financial life: the 'Emotional Quotient' or 'EQ' . The EQ includes: awareness of one's emotions, strengths and limits, developing self esteem, taking responsibility, having empathy for others, self-control, and setting high standards while being persistent in the face of obstacles. Here are some other skills that will help students thrive at high school - and beyond: Learn to balance the demands on your time. Plan well in advance (leaving time to just veg out!), get organised - and fight procrastination. With a vivid picture of your goals in mind, stay ahead of schoolwork from day one - do it first, limit TV, and refuse to waste 20 hours a week working to buy stuff you don't really need. Practise effective worrying: list stresses and look for solutions - or change your attitude. Understand stress symptoms: tiredness, poor concentration, headaches, stomach trouble and insomnia. To control symptoms, learn relaxation and mental imagery techniques, then adapt them to improve memory, sleep - and performance in presentations and exams. Hard exercise relaxes and makes you feel stronger and more confident, but too much caffeine, alcohol and other drugs will do the opposite. Anxiety levels depend largely on our thoughts about a situation, so be accurate - how bad is it on a scale of 1-10? Is it terrible - or just inconvenient? Learn from mistakes or bad situations and realize they won't last forever. Don't forget to use laughter to reduce tension and put things in perspective. Volunteer work doesn't just look good on a resume - it reduces stress and makes you feel better about yourself. Communication skills - assertiveness, listening, resolving conflicts and dealing with difficult people - help you make friends and deal effectively with teachers (and parents!) Find support from friends, family and teachers - how have others you respect handled similar situations? Many schools now provide information and courses on stress. Prolonged stress can lead to depression and even thoughts of suicide, so if you feel totally overloaded, or life seems hopeless, seriously consider professional counselling, it's not a sign of weakness. Parents often feel stressed and frustrated too, but they must realize that the brains of teens are physically different from adults, they don't see things in the same way, and they react differently. Parents can help enormously by setting a good example, being patient, spending time with teens and really listening to them , accepting and loving them unconditionally, setting limits according to maturity - but allowing them to learn from mistakes. They can help teens recognise their emotions, develop coping strategies, and build on their talents so that they leave high school ready to take on the new challenges of adult life. About the Submitter Dr. David Rainham is a family physician, author and speaker. Dr. Rainham is the author of the book 'Stressed Out' - Taking Control of Student Stress', an interactive Teacher's Guide, and other student stress and coping materials. For more information, visit www.optimumhealth.ca or call 1-800-771-5776. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** BOOK REVIEW: Aha! 10 Ways to Free Your Creative Spirit and Find Your Great Ideas � By Jordan Ayan ** ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Behind every successful venture, there's a great idea. If you haven't found your great idea yet, or if you've always thought you "just weren't the creative type," Jordan Ayan's accessible and entertaining book will give you the confidence to listen to your own creative spirit and to find the breakthrough you've been waiting for. Based on the notion that creativity is a life skill that must be continually cultivated, Ayan offers ten strategies for finding and harnessing inspiration--wherever and whenever it occurs. His mini workshops will show you how travel, reading, the arts, new technology, journaling, and more can form the basic building blocks of a more creative and rewarding life. The list price for this book is $15.00. To purchase it for $10.50 at a 30% discount from Amazon.com, go directly to http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0517884003/selfimprovemeonlA/ ---------------------------------------------------- ** HIGH IQ SOCIETIES ** --------------------------------------------------- American Mensa, Ltd., 1229 Corporate Dr. West Arlington, TX 76006 - 1-800-66-MENSA .Open to individuals who have scored in the top 2% on a standardized intelligence test. Founded in 1945 by R.Berrill and L.Ware. Name of Journal: Mensa Bulletin Visit them on the web at http://www.mensa.org International Society for Philosophical Enquiry, c/o Harry Callahan, PO Box 34304, Omaha, NE 68134 -- Open to individuals who score in the 99.9th percentile on a standardized adult intelligence test. Founded 1974 by Chris Harding. Name of Journal: Telicom Visit them on the web at http://www.crosswinds.net/~ispe/ Intertel, P.O. Box 150580, Lakewood, CO 80215 (303) 797-7210-- Open to individuals who have an IQ at or above the 99th percentile on an accepted test. Founded in 1967 by Ralph Haines. Name of Journal: Integra Visit their website at http://pw1.netcom.com/~snoflo/intertel1.html Mega Society, c/o Rick Rosner, 5139 Balboa Blvd #303, Encino, CA 91316-3430--Open to individuals with an IQ in the 99.9999th percentile. Founded in 1982 by Ronald K Hoeflin. Name of Journal: Noesis Visit their website at http://www.ultrahiq.net/MegaSociety/ One-In-A-Thousand, PO Box 539, New York, NY 10101 (Ronald K. Hoeflin, Founder)--Open to persons with measured IQs in the top 1/10% of the population. Name of Journal: Oath Visit them on the web at http://www.eskimo.com/~miyaguch/oath.html Prometheus Society, c/o Robert Dick, 13 Speer Street, Somerville, NJ 08876--Open to individuals exceeding the 99.997th percentile of general intelligence. Founded in 1982 by Ronald K Hoeflin. Name of Journal: Gift of Fire Visit them on the web at http://www.prometheussociety.org/ Triple Nine Society, PO Box 29, Dover, MA 02030-0029--Open to those individuals who score in the top 99.9th percentile on a standardized intelligence test. Visit them on the web at http://www.triplenine.org Sinistral SIG, 200 Emmett Ave., Derby, CT 06418 (203) 735-1759-- Open to left-handed people whose IQs are in the top 2% of the population and who are eligible to be members of Mensa. The International High Five Society, 3546 Devon Hill Road, Toledo, OH 43606-1102 (419) 474-3809 FAX: (419) 474-1009, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Five is open to anyone testing above the 95th percentile on a standardized test of intelligence. The International High IQ Society The International High IQ Society was founded in April, 2000 to enable the bright people from around the world to come together on the internet. All information can be found at <http://www.highiqsociety.org/> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** HOW TO SUBSCRIBE and BE REMOVED FROM THIS NEWSLETTER*** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To subscribe to our newsletter, please go to our Subscriptions Page http://www.selfimprovementnewsletters.com To be removed from this newsletter, send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or for many emails programs just click below: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] DISCLAIMER The contents herein are solely the opinions of Self Improvement Online editors, and should not be considered as a form of therapy nor advice. There is no guarantee of validity or accuracy. 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