Sentences with phrase «positive changes such as»

Unfortunately, positive changes such as these in our cities could end up being a flash in the pan unless they are seen in the context of a sustaining, long - term vision.

Dog training puppies specific to teaching obedience commands promotes a number of positive changes such as the building of trust and communication between you and your canine.

For example, if your goal is to improve your sleep, you might start by promoting positive changes such as buying a sleep tracker or setting a bedtime.

Even animal - rights groups were partially pleased with the outcome, with the Dr Hadwen Trust, a U.K. medical - research charity that promotes the use of alternatives to animal research, citing positive changes such as improved pain - severity classifications and more investment in alternatives to animal testing.

Not exact matches

«Recalling a nice memory when looking at a photo may lead to more positive thoughts such as, «I am loved» which in turn relaxes muscles and breathing [and even] leads to a change in behavior, [causing you to smile more often],» says Smith.

But whether it's a taxpayer advocacy group, a policy institute, a coalition akin to the one now fighting proposed changes to private corporations, opposition Conservatives and New Democrats, or even a more tax - reduction friendly government such as Quebec, the idea of a $ 10,000 TFSA should be a positive rallying point for many reasons.

We also see a lot of opportunity in emerging markets where there is growth and positive political change — at least in select emerging markets such as in Latin America.

It honours chefs who have a positive impact on society as a whole, showing how gastronomy can be a driver for change in spheres such as innovation, education, the environment, social and economic development and health.

Cech is a too keeper, no way should Kos and Mustafi be so bad as they are, Bellerin might get stuck but he was doing fine until a while ago, Xhaka might get stuck but he was highly regarded and playing well before he joined and Wenger seems very negative on him and has changed his position, Iwobi is a kid and should be used as such, Perez doesn't get a look in despite positive performances and Walcott has been here since 16 so he should have been trained exactly how he needs to be.

As such, real change rarely comes until things devolve to such a level that the owner (s) sees no other alternative but to seek a some sort of remedy through the selling of the club, which doesn't always lead to positive results.

Throughout the school year, each team works with a Challenge Success coach to design and implement positive changes in areas such as curriculum and assessment, homework policies, the daily school schedule, and health and wellness programs.

Negative ionization is known to be associated with several health benefits, such as protection from various illnesses and causing a positive change in one's mood.

The book puts a positive spin on the changes that occur with a new sibling, such as changing from a crib to a big bed.

These benefits include but are not limited to the power of the human touch and presence, of being surrounded by supportive people of a family's own choosing, security in birthing in a familiar and comfortable environment of home, feeling less inhibited in expressing unique responses to labor (such as making sounds, moving freely, adopting positions of comfort, being intimate with her partner, nursing a toddler, eating and drinking as needed and desired, expressing or practicing individual cultural, value and faith based rituals that enhance coping)-- all of which can lead to easier labors and births, not having to make a decision about when to go to the hospital during labor (going too early can slow progress and increase use of the cascade of risky interventions, while going too late can be intensely uncomfortable or even lead to a risky unplanned birth en route), being able to choose how and when to include children (who are making their own adjustments and are less challenged by a lengthy absence of their parents and excessive interruptions of family routines), enabling uninterrupted family boding and breastfeeding, huge cost savings for insurance companies and those without insurance, and increasing the likelihood of having a deeply empowering and profoundly positive, life changing pregnancy and birth experience.

As a victim of sexual abuse by my coach who has had to live for decades suffering from the tragic effects of such abuse, I wanted to do something that would change the sports environment to an «athletes first» focus, and create resources and an infrastructure that would provide a safe and positive environment for every athlete, free of abuse, bullying and harassment.

Often, parents / carers will use behavioural techniques in a way that do not appear to affect positive change as such and sometimes can seem to make things worse, as the focus stays on the child's behaviour, not their internal motivations and needs.

6) Create a Distraction: Diaper changing is often easier when children are distracted by something positive such as a funny made - up diaper changing song, a countdown so they know when it will be over, or a special toy they can play with while you are changing.

She realized that many of the techniques that work with youngsters with Special Needs also worked with toddlers - giving advance warnings of change such as turning the TV off; clear, brief instructions; distraction; keeping calm and being positive, etc..

Some triggers for purging behavior also found in study results includes personality shifts such as increased negative affect, or extreme changes in negative emotions or lowered self - esteem before a purging episode followed by an increase in positive affect following purging.

Diaper changing is often easier when children are distracted by something positive such as a funny made - up diaper changing song, play peekaboo, a countdown so they know when it will be over, or a special toy and plush experience like Snuggwugg baby gear.

Although some of these changes seem positive - such as a new home and job - they also represent major stressors due to increased time and financial expenditures.

«The IDC is going to make a positive change for New York's working - and middle - class families who struggle to send their children to college through our College Affordability for All plan, make sure our teenagers are treated as such by Raising the Age of criminal responsibility and create good - paying jobs through our Made by New Yorkers vision.»

Although initiatives such as ECO and Green Deal have helped dampen the effect, resulting in positive change in lives and communities, their direct and indirect effect on health implication has not been fully understood.

The shadow Climate Change Secretary is winning some plaudits for his «positive environmentalism» from sceptics such as Mr Montgomerie, raising hopes that the Tories can square the circle and remain broadly united.

«Above all, we wanted to know whether it is better to provide economic justifications, such as the positive effects of climate policy on technological innovation and the labour market, and personal aspects like protection of our health, rather than to focus on conveying scientific facts and the risks of climate change.»

One positive finding of the ecological niche modelling study is that while the ranges of many species are expected to contract, much of the remaining suitable habitat for many species will be located within existing protected areas, and that the recent creation of new reserves such as Itombwe and Kabobo in the Democratic Republic of Congo, have greatly increased the protection of some species under threat by future climate change.

Previous research has shown that failure to prepare for retirement makes individuals more likely to be depressed and less likely to successfully adapt to the life change; however, planning for retirement has positive outcomes, such as improved psychological well - being, more financial stability and better role adjustment.

The theory of dangerous climate change is based not just on carbon dioxide warming but on positive and negative feedback effects from water vapor and phenomena such as clouds and airborne aerosols from coal burning.

The HRG reforms included changes largely seen as positive, such as the introduction of performance - related pay and the creation of new junior professorships.

The effect of these small orbital changes was amplified by positive feedbacks, such as changes in greenhouse gas levels.

«These lesions take a long time to develop into cancer, so there is enough time for cancer preventive strategies, such as changing to a lower fat, lower calorie diet, to have a positive effect.»

Doctors could potentially use the pneumonia prediction score to encourage older adults to get the pneumococcal vaccine that protects against pneumonia, as well as to counsel at - risk individuals about positive behavioral changes such as quitting smoking, said the researchers.

During El Nino events the ocean circulation changes in such a way as to cause a large and temporary positive sea surface temperature anomaly in the tropical Pacific.

«If you're feeling negative about something, you have to change your thinking, which might involve writing down a positive flip on that thought, such as «How am I ever going to get through these seven days» and turn it around to «I can't wait to feel how good I'm going to feel after these seven days».

Even small changes, such as standing up for as little as 1 minute, could have a positive impact on health.

These results are encouraging news for individuals with or at risk for type 2 diabetes since they indicate that simple diet changes, such as the inclusion of beans, can have a positive impact on blood sugar control.

You then learn how to invoke positive physical changes in your body, such as relaxing those specific muscles, to reduce your pain.

The remaining 10 «positive» studies did not simply increase the amount of (fruits and) vegetables people ate; they also changed other aspects of lifestyle, such as fat consumption, alcohol intake, smoking, exercise, salt use, and / or refined carbohydrate intake.

With more than 86 percent of current healthcare spending used to pay for chronic conditions, such as arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular issues and diabetes — we clearly are ready for a positive change to help humanity.

Now this has its positive aspects, such as greater sensitivity to the feelings of others, improved communication skills, willingness to do the dishes and change a diaper now and then, and less inclination to start a barroom brawl or a war.

Taught by leaders in the fields of health, wellness, and coaching, the curriculum includes evidence - based models such as Motivational Interviewing, Prochaska's Change Model, Positive Psychology, Immunity to Change Theory and the emerging field of brain science.

She enjoys facilitating behavior change through mind / body approaches such as mindfulness and acceptance therapies, guided imagery, and Positive Psychology.

Changes in hormonal levels (serotonin and cortisol) after massage mostly in specific conditions such as patients with low back pain, HIV - positive patients, and depressed adolescent mothers have been reported (13,21 — 23).

Allowing yourself using somewhat new leads to the big positive changes in the life such as making a solid and happy family.

A documentary about the importance of fertile soil and the positive effect it can have on environmental issues such as climate change and water scarcity.

This year, issues such as sustainable food (In Defense of Food), gender inequality in the tech industry (CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap), and homelessness (Dogtown Redemption) engaged audiences and provided hope and opportunities for positive change.

Whether those changes are globally positive remains an open question; concerns about issues such as the home / work divide and data security often give pause, though the undeniable potential for collaboration, increased productivity, and information sharing can often overshadow such concerns.

As described in further detail in the discussion of the proposed rule for § 1302.92, this proposed change will ensure teaching staff receive effective professional development, based on a growing body of research demonstrating the effectiveness of intensive professional development for improving teacher practices in early care and education settings [301302303] and research demonstrating that such strategies support are associated with improved teacher practice in the classroom and a positive increase in classroom quality.

But, because the district countered those demographic shifts with a strong, data - driven plan, it also saw positive changes in that time, such as an improvement in its graduation rate, higher levels of parent involvement, and more low - income students enrolling in Advanced Placement courses.

It is crucial, however, to convince those who are in fact implementing such changes, such as teachers and school principals, that the reforms make sense and will bring positive outcomes.