Ready for a New Outlook on Life?

Although it often goes unnoticed, personality types affect our lives on a daily basis. Understanding your own personality type and the personality types of others can usually prevent undesired conflicts and can also promote more meaningful friendships. If one knows an individuals’ personality type, he or she can understand why the particular individual behaves the way they do. Furthermore, one can be more informed on how those individuals express their feelings and why certain people are really open or really reserved. By knowing their own personality type, an individual may target their weaknesses, which often go unnoticed, and can then proceed to work on improving those weaknesses. Knowing one’s own personality type may also aid in deciding which careers to follow. Due to all of these benefits, it is often a great idea to know your personality type; thus I encourage you to take this quick test in order to find out your personality type. Who knows, you might gain a new perspective on life in under ten minutes!
http://www.personalitytest.net/cgi-bin/q.pl

Multiple Benefits of Healthy Behavior?

Hola!

I hope everyone is enjoying their first week of October (despite the chills)! So, I recently ran across an article that seemed pretty interesting. It discusses a study based on how healthy behaviors (or poor health behaviors) affect your GPA. A summary chart is located below; however, I would read the whole article (as it is more in-depth). The link to the article is http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2008/10/21/health. Also, although I am not required to let you know exactly when Fire Safety Inspections will be conducted, we will be doing them TODAY between 2PM and 4PM. Thus, if you would like to be present during inspections, please try to be in your apartments during these times. As always, let me know if you have any questions!

Behavior or Activity	% Reporting the Issue	% Saying the Issue Affected Academics	Mean GPA for Students Who Say Issue Affected Academics	Mean GPA for Students Who Did Not Report the Issue
Stress	69.9%	32.9%	3.12	3.23
Sleep Difficulties	40.8	20.0	3.08	3.27
Concern for Troubled Friend/Family Member	42.4	15.8	3.08	3.25
Relationship Issues	34.8	14.1	3.10	3.25
Excessive Computer/Internet Use	30.4	13.0	3.04	3.27
Financial Difficulties	44.0	12.8	3.03	3.28
Mental Health Issues	21.5	12.3	3.08	3.25
Upper Respiratory Infection	36.5	11.5	3.12	3.23
Alcohol Use	32.8	7.5	2.92	3.28
Learning Disability/ADD	7.2	4.3	2.93	3.26
Moved/Changed Residence	21.5	3.8	3.05	3.24
Drug Use	6.5	2.2	2.94	3.25
Serious Injury	4.6	2.0	3.01	3.25
Allergies	29.7	1.8	3.04	3.24
Chronic Conditions	10.3	1.8	3.17	3.24
Mono	3.1	1.6	3.19	3.24
Eating Disorder	4.6	1.2	3.13	3.24

Block Party Reminder!

Hi All!

Just a quick reminder about the North Village Block Party that is coming up soon! Mark your calendars so you do not miss out on this awesome opportunity full of free food, games, and fun!

Reminder! Edward J in J!

In the Words of John Tesh, Some Intelligence for Your Life!

Hola! I hope everyone is finally getting back into the swing of things at Furman! Since this is the first year living in North Village for some of you (as it is for me), cooking is more than likely a necessary evil (or joy, depending on the individual I suppose). For those who have not cooked too often in the past, choosing the right ingredients might be a slight challenge, especially in terms of nutritional value. I hope you find this chart worthwhile (and that it helps!). See you at the drop-in!

Food	Benefits
apples	Protects your heart, Prevents constipation, Blocks diarrhea, Improves lung capacity, Cushions Joints
apricots	Combats cancer, Controls bloodpressure, saves your eyesight,shields against Alzheimer's, slowsaging process
artichokes	Aids digestion, lowers cholesterol,protects your heart, stabilizes blood sugar, guards against liver disease
avocados	Battles diabetes, lowers cholesterol,helps stop strokes, controls blood pressure, smoothes skin
bananas	Protects your heart, quiets a cough,strengthens bones, controls blood pressure, blocks diarrhea
beans	Prevents constipation, helps hemorroids, lowers cholesterol, combats cancer, stabilizes blood sugar
beets	Controls blood pressure, combats cancer, strengthens bones, protects your heart, aids weight loss
blueberries	Combats cancer, protects your heart,stabilizes blood sugar, boosts memory, prevents contipation
broccoli	Strenghens bones, saves eyesight, combats cancer, protects your heart, controls blood pressure
cabbage	Combats cancer, prevents constipation, promotes weight loss, protects your heart, helps hemorrhoids
cantaloupe	Saves eyesight, controls blood pressure, lowers cholesterol, combats cancer, supports immune system
carrots	Saves eyesight, protects your heart, prevents constipation, combats cancer, promotes weight loss
cauliflower	Protects against prostate cancer, combats breast cancer, strengthens bones, banishes bruises, guards against heart disease
cherries	Protects against Prostate Cancer, combats cancer, ends insomnia, slows aging process, shields against Alzheimer's
chestnuts	Promotes weight loss, protects your heart, lowers cholesterol, combats cancer, controls blood pressure
Chili peppers	Aids digestion, soothes sore throat, clears sinuses, combats cancer, boosts immune system
figs	Promotes weight loss, helps stop strokes, lowers cholesterol, combats cancer, controls blood pressure
fish	Protects your heart, boosts memory, protects your heart, combats cancer, supports immune system
flax	Aids digestion, battles diabetes, protects your heart, improves mental health, boosts immune system
garlic	Lowers cholesterol, controls blood pressure, combats cancer, kills bacteria, fights fungus
grapefruit	Protects against heart attacks, promotes weight loss, helps stop stokes, combats prostate cancer, lowers cholesterol
grapes	Saves eyesight, conquers kidney stones, combats cancer, enhances blood flow, protects your heart
Green tea	Combats cancer, protects your heart, helps stop strokes, promotes weight loss, kills bacteria
honey	Heals wounds, aids digestion, quards against ulcers, increases energy, fights allergies
lemons	Combats Cancer, protects your heart, controls blood pressure, smoothes skin, stops scurvy
limes	Combats cancer, protects your heart, controls blood pressure, smoothes skin, stops scurvy
mangoes	Combats cancer, boosts memory, regulates thyroid, aids digestion, shields against Alzheimer's
mushrooms	Controls blood pressure, lowers cholesterol, kills bacteria, combats cancer, strengthens bones
oats	Lowers cholesterol, combats cancer, battles diabetes, prevents constipation, smoothes skin
olive oil	Protects your heart, promotes weight loss, combats cancer, battles diabetes, smoothes skin
onions	Reduce risk of heart attack, combats cancer, kills bacteria, lowers cholesterol, fights fungus
oranges	Supports immune system, combats cancer, protects your heart, straightens respiration
peaches	Prevents constipation, combats cancer, helps stop strokes, aids digestion, helps hemorrhoids
peanuts	Protects against heart disease, promotes weight loss, combats prostate cancer, lowers cholesterol, aggravates diverticulitis
pineapple	Strengthens bones, relieves colds, aids digestion, dissolves warts, blocks diarrhea
prunes	Slows aging process, prevents constipation, boosts memory, lowers cholesterol, protects against heart disease
rice	Protects your heart, battles diabetes, conquers kidney stones, combats cancer, helps stop strokes
strawberries	Combats Cancer, protects your heart, boosts memory, calms stress
Sweet potatoes	Saves your eyesight, lifts mood, combats cancer, strengthens bones
tomatoes	Protects prostate, combats cancer, lowers cholesterol, protects your heart
walnuts	Lowers cholesterol, combats cancer, boosts memory, lifts mood, protects against heart disease
water	Promotes weight loss, combats cancer, conquers kidney stones, smoothes skin
watermelon	Protects prostate, promotes weight loss, lowers cholesterol, helps stop strokes, improves digestion
Wheat germ	Combats Colon Cancer, prevents constipation, lowers cholesterol, helps stop strokes, improves digestion
Wheat bran	Combats Colon Cancer, prevents constipation, lowers cholesterol, helps stop strokes, improves digestion
Yogurt	Guards against ulcers, stregthens bones, lowers cholesterol, supports immune systems, aids digestion