Sallie Mae looks to help people find their life purpose through tuition insurance

July 12, 2011 //
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If you're trying to figure out how to find your life purpose, you may have to ask yourself a variety of questions first. While a number of individuals may believe their calling is in a certain focus of expertise, they may have a hard time trying to figure out how to achieve it. A way to meet this purpose is by going back to school in order to boost one's credentials. Those with an extensive knowledge of a certain subject may find as though they're able to excel to levels they did not think possible.

Still, higher education can be expensive, which is why it is important that a student ensures that their investments are protected. Salle Mae Insurance Services announced that it would be offering tuition insurance to 19 million college students across America. Through a partnership with Next Generation Insurance Group, LLC, this will be the first insurance product that is geared toward college students who are looking to make sure that their investments are in order.

Sallie Mae will offer insurance services through specific universities in order to reach students who are interested in such products as tuition insurance and ID theft protection.

This is just another way that the financial services company is helping people reach their goals of earning a higher education, despite the fact that tuition prices continue to climb.

"Since its founding nearly 40 years ago, Sallie Mae has helped more than 31 million people pursue their education dreams," said Jack Remondi, president and chief operating officer at Sallie Mae. "These new insurance products will help students and families protect their investment in higher education."

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Make sure to avoid career tips that may be out-of-date

July 11, 2011 //
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At this stage, those who have been on the job hunt for more than a few weeks are well aware of some of the major career advice given to help aid their employment search.

However, while much of this advice can be critical in helping you find your life purpose, it is absolutely critical to be able to decipher which information is still relevant these days, as much of it has been passed down for years.

Perhaps the most obvious example is the fact that it is no longer essential for employment seekers to conduct telephone interviews with a landline. This piece of advice was clearly popular when cell phones were first arriving on the scene, but these days, many people don't even have landlines, so the strategy cannot apply in some cases.

Additionally, while it may seem helpful to provide every piece of employment history and experience to your prospective employer, this can be extremely time consuming.

Alison Green, an author and career blogger, told U.S. News & World Report that every bit of experience does not need to be included on the resume because the document is designed to portray you in the best light possible and make your case as a strong candidate. As such, it is important to keep in mind what the employer is looking for and what strengths you bring to the table that can help the company succeed down the road.

Life purpose planning may seem like an overwhelming task, but by listening to sound advice that still translates into today's working world, you can put yourself in position to overcome the national unemployment rate, which increased to 9.2 percent in June, according to the recent Labor Department report. 

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Explosions in the Sky is music to meditate by

June 14, 2011 //
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Ilchi Lee believes that meditation is one of the keys to achieving balance in life, but sometimes it can be difficult to ignore the rest of the world. This is why music can sometimes help those who have a difficult time meditating. 

Not all music is good for meditation – in fact, it might be more distracting than anything else. The point of meditation is to clear one's head, so filling it up with lyrics is not necessarily the best strategy. That's why a band like Explosions in the Sky is a great choice.

The quartet, originally from Austin, Texas, shot to fame thanks to their contributions to the Friday Night Lights film and television show. Their music is completely instrumental, but not in a classical sense. This makes it easy to listen to yet not distracting for those who plan on meditating.

Some of the songs can get a bit fast paced, but there are plenty of tracks from the band that are suitably mellow. Listening to them at a low volume can help clear the air and allow you to focus on nothingness.

The band just released a new album a little over a month ago: "Take Care, Take Care, Take Care," so that's a good place to start. Other options include 2003's "The Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place" and "All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone" from 2007. 

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Planning ahead can make all the difference in obtaining employment

June 13, 2011 //
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Recent graduates have heard all the horror stories from their predecessors over the past few years, but the economy is improving and more jobs are opening up for those who have just concluded their education.

Prior to this time of personal change and transition from college life to the "real world," it is important that students plan ahead in order to pave the way for landing a job after graduation.

According to a recent Arizona Republic article, one of the first things college students need to understand is that slacking off on school work can have serious consequences.

While high school may be a time for getting good grades to set up for the college application process, college courses provide preparation for the working world, and the accomplishments behind the degree can be just as important as the document itself, the news source said.

"You have to do something extra – something more – to set yourself apart from the rest," Brett Forman, a recent graduate from the University of Victoria in British Columbia, told the news source.

Networking is also a crucial aspect of college life, as internships and meet-and-greets can open the door to a number of potential job opportunities.
 

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The Mojave Desert is a fantastically peaceful place to get away from the day-to-day

June 9, 2011 //
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Many individuals have shared inspirational stories about their experiences in the Mojave Desert of Utah. This area borders the Sonoran Colorado Desert and the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the southwest portion of the country, where many are said to have experienced deep peace and relaxation.

A specific place in the Mojave Desert that practitioners of meditation may enjoy visiting is the Red Mountain Spa in St. George, Utah. Conde Nast Traveler picked this location as one of the top vacation destinations in the U.S. in 2007. Allen Ishac, a writer for the website Find Peace and Quiet, recently traveled to the resort where he experienced a wonderful transformation.

"The desert wilderness is the perfect place to regroup and recover, to find sanity when the chaos of the outside world seems too much, to walk in solitude with the silent red rock absorbing the depth of your feelings without judgment," wrote Ishac.

According to the writer, many individuals find peace at the Red Mountain Spa after experiencing difficult and stressful times in their lives and often report returning home completely recharged and renewed.

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Positive thoughts can lead to personal success

June 7, 2011 //
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Oftentimes, when an athlete is charged with shooting the last basket for their team or gearing up to score the winning soccer goal, there is an inner-dialogue going on in their heads. They're motivating themselves.

This is something researchers at the University of Thessaly in Greece call "self-talk," and it has powerful effects.

In a review of 32 studies that examined the psychology of athletes, the researchers found that self-talk is very effective, especially when it comes to improving fine skills or learning a new technique.

"The mind guides action. If we succeed in regulating our thoughts, then this will help our behavior," said lead researcher Antonis Hatzigeorgiadis. "The goal of being prepared is to do the best you can do."

Authors noted that when performing a technical task, it's most helpful to think about how to carry it out. When engaging in an endurance sport, it's best to motivate one's self with thoughts like, "Give it your all."

Author and philosopher Ilchi Lee believes that brain potential is a powerful entity, one that can lead to fulfillment and success.  

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Meditation may help soldiers enduring post-traumatic stress disorder

June 7, 2011 //
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Many of the young men and women returning from war zones in the Middle East have trouble dealing with the anxiety and trauma that they developed from witnessing acts of violence and risking their lives.

Now, a team of researchers at Georgetown University Medical School are reporting that there may be an effective, non-medicinal and non-invasive treatment for their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): meditation.

In a study, a team of scientists showed that an eight-week meditation class helped volunteer soldiers to reduce their symptoms of PTSD by an average of 50 percent.

"Even though the number of veterans in this study was small, the results were very impressive," said lead researcher Norman Rosenthal. "These young men were in extreme distress as a direct result of trauma suffered during combat, and the simple and effortless [meditation] technique literally transformed their lives."

Ilchi Lee's techniques of meditation have been used by thousands of individuals over the years, many of whom reported relieved feelings of stress as well as improved wellness.  

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The Magicians brings new meaning to concentration, meditation

June 6, 2011 //
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Ilchi Lee believes that meditation can help one achieve great things and incite growth and development. Those who are interested in examining all of the facets of meditation and concentration may want to pick up a copy of Lev Grossman's latest novel, The Magicians.

The Magicians tells the story of Quentin, a teenager who is incredibly smart but feels disconnected from his friends and the real world around him. When he finds himself wandering into a mysterious school for magic, Quentin finds that his brainiac talents go beyond algebra and literary analysis – Quentin is a bona fide magician.

The book is part Harry Potter, part Narnia, but geared for adults. Quentin not only struggles with learning about the strange world he has landed in, but also goes through many of the difficulties most college students face. He befriends and soon falls in love with another talented magician, a mousy girl named Alice, and the two of them venture through their years at the school and into adult life in Manhattan.

Quentin, Alice and their friends may have their trials, but they find that their abilities to concentrate and focus help them achieve boundless feats of magic. Their adventures eventually lead them into a magical world that is much more bizarre and terrifying than they imagined.

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Capella University announces new master’s for people with a life dream in homeland security

June 1, 2011 //
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Many people who dream about doing something to assist in the safety of others wish to work for the Department of Homeland Security. Now, a new degree program offered by Capella University will help potential students reach their life dream of working in the organization.

The online institution announced that it will offer a master's of science (MS) in homeland security that was created for students who are already in a full-time job and are looking to advance their education through virtual means.

Some of the courses will be taught by experts who have worked in organizations such as the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Federal Emergency Management Agency, among others.

"We're delighted to have assembled such a strong team to teach in our new MS in homeland security program," said Micheal Kemp, faculty chair for the program and internationally recognized expert in the field of emergency management.

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Researchers discover aging pathway

May 13, 2011 //
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Many older individuals experience a decline in their memory function as they age. While they may chalk it up to a full mind, researchers at Johns Hopkins University have discovered that the problem actually lies in degraded brain pathways.

They said that as the brain gets older, connections that bring information to the hippocampus – or memory – region of the brain begin to wear away.

"Maybe this is also why we tend to reminisce so much more as we get older: because it is easier to recall old memories than make new ones," said co-author Michael Yassa.

Authors of the study said their findings may hold potential keys to finding treatments for disorders like dementia.

However, philosopher and educator Ilchi Lee says that people do not need to accept the fate of an aging brain, since the mind can always be strengthened. Meditation techniques, like Lee's Brain Education system, are meant to help individuals focus on the present and eliminate negative energy in the mind.

Such practices have been shown to help people retain their cognitive abilities, even when nature is working against them.  

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