Articles written by Elizabeth Harrington

Given the continued high rate of unemployment (9.1%), it's essential to ace the job interview. Here is the secret to being prepared and giving you an edge.

Jul 6, 2011 - Elizabeth Harrington

Children who are overweight are often bullied. Parents need to shore up self-esteem. Citing celebrities who overcame bullying may provide a sense of hope.

Dec 21, 2010 - Elizabeth Harrington

In an anti-bullying program, schoolchildren bond with babies through observing parent/infant interactions, learning perspective-taking. Bullying declines.

Dec 8, 2010 - Elizabeth Harrington

Visual techniques are a highly effective projective tool for qualitative market research, tapping into the unconscious for insight. Here's how they're done.

Nov 28, 2010 - Elizabeth Harrington

Applying to job boards online is not an effective job search method. Here are five steps that will help you find jobs and give you an edge when you apply.

Nov 27, 2010 - Elizabeth Harrington

Christ Episcopal Church of Tarrytown enacts chancel dramas, vividly bringing the Bible to life. Here's how it's done, and why any congregation could do it

Nov 4, 2010 - Elizabeth Harrington

The trend toward more video (and graphics) in PowerPoint presentations requires more technical know-how. Here are tools that make it easier to do.

Sep 13, 2010 - Elizabeth Harrington

Bringing market research findings to life is a key objective in creating effective PowerPoint presentations. Graphics, photos, and other visuals can help.

Sep 6, 2010 - Elizabeth Harrington

The Senate approved extension of unemployment insurance extension for those whose benefits expired in early June, providing benefits retroactively.

Jul 21, 2010 - Elizabeth Harrington

What makes someone a bully? A victim? Both? New research shows poor problem solving skills as the culprit and intervention as a way to prevent bullying.

Jul 12, 2010 - Elizabeth Harrington

Speed networking is an efficient way to generate possible leads and to develop a great 30 second pitch--one that's not just short but strong and persuasive.

Jun 22, 2010 - Elizabeth Harrington

Using social networks is a key way to build awareness for a small business. Here are tips on how to use the strategies and sites that establish leads.

May 11, 2010 - Elizabeth Harrington

Camping and hiking offer a great escape from modern life. Use these eco-friendly tips for how to enjoy nature in a way that protects the earth.

Apr 27, 2010 - Elizabeth Harrington

Be prepared for hiking or camping trips by packing a well-stocked first aid kit. This article provides a checklist for what to include for safe camping.

Apr 16, 2010 - Elizabeth Harrington

Anyone can learn to make a campfire. Follow these five easy steps to prepare the site, gather and arrange the firewood, light the fire, and safely extinguish it.

Apr 5, 2010 - Elizabeth Harrington

With spring coming, it's time to shed the winter clothes. Here are easy tips on how to create fashionable, flattering spring attire without spending a lot.

Mar 4, 2010 - Elizabeth Harrington

Cutting-edge technology isn't just about spending money. It also offers possibilities for downsizing and saving money. Here are 6 ways to save using new technology.

Feb 27, 2010 - Elizabeth Harrington

Poetry can be a source of healing and art. See how the language and strong feelings associated with medicine offer opportunities for creativity and publishing.

Feb 11, 2010 - Elizabeth Harrington

Poets and scientists seem very different from each other. But see how science, with its shared sense of discovery, use of metaphor and exotic substance, inspires poets.

Jan 31, 2010 - Elizabeth Harrington

Falling in love is like being crazy. It robs your peace of mind, your sleep, and can break your heart. Here are 6 tips about how to go into it with open eyes.

Jan 19, 2010 - Elizabeth Harrington

Victims of bullying or abuse are not the only casualties. Children who witness such acts suffer psychologically as much or more than the victims.

Jan 5, 2010 - Elizabeth Harrington

Recent findings link over-consumption of sugar to depression. Keep the "blues' from spoiling your holiday by limiting your sugar consumption.

Dec 23, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

Losing weight is the number one New Year's Resolution, but more fail than succeed. Imaging yourself at your goal weight and acting "as if" may help you get there.

Dec 20, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

What can you give to the elderly? Many feel encumbered by too much stuff already. But who wouldn't welcome a hand at things, more fun, and quality time with loved ones.

Nov 29, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

It's best to wait until the frenzy of the holiday is over before giving a cat as a gift. But in the right home, a cat is a gift that may bring joy long after Xmas day.

Nov 28, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

The bystander effect cannot account for the behavior of witnesses who participated in, photographed, or failed to report the rape at the high school in Richmond.

Nov 9, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

A recent article suggests that the recession isn't necessarily all bad. For some, it has meant changes in attitudes about money, and better quality of life.

Nov 2, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

Poetry workshops are a tool to help poets write better and get published. But it's important to choose the "right" workshop, one that inspires and guides the poet.

Oct 31, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

An interview with the award-winning poet published in The New Yorker about her poetry workshop, teaching style, and publishing success of her students.

Oct 28, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

Tag sales and craft fairs are a great way to save money on Christmas gifts, especially in a bad economy, and for gifts that offer better value for the money.

Oct 19, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

Good news! The Festival, once threatened by the economic recession, is October 7 to10, 2010. Go to hear Billy Collins and other great poets and feel renewed.

Oct 13, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

Although Halloween is celebrated in many different countries, it's celebrated with different types of foods. But the mystery and fears about Halloween are the same.

Oct 11, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

This recipe, used by a Mennonite farmer's wife, is great tasting and easy to make. And it's also good for you, since blueberries are rich in antioxidants.

Oct 9, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

An simple, quick recipe for breakfast cake. So easy, even the "cooking challenged" can do it! Great for Sunday brunch or as part of a hearty farm breakfast.

Oct 6, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

Beginning with Celts' celebration of Samhain, and its transition to All Hallows' Eve, Halloween has been the source of superstitions about marriage, luck, and death.

Sep 27, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

Trick or Treat! is a Halloween ultimatum heard in many parts of the world. It may have roots in medieval times, but it's evolved and varies, even within the U.S

Sep 24, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

Adjunct professors are always needed, and provide part-time work for those in education as well as those without jobs, as a way to sustain them in the economic recession.

Sep 19, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

Many today are hurting because of the recession. Substitute teaching is one way to make money on a flexible schedule that helps pay the bills while looking for work.

Sep 18, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

It's no secret that stress in the workplace is taking its toll on everyone, affecting both physical and mental health. Adopting a cat may be just what the doctor ordered.

Sep 6, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

Having a hard time getting started? Try this method for opening up to poetry in new ways and allowing the "inner poem" to find its its own body and voice.

Sep 2, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

One way to write more creatively and get out of a writing rut is to use poetic devices of famous poets. Learn from techniques used by famous or well-published poets.

Aug 23, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

Sadness or depression, like joy, is a natural state of mind. Although it's painful, depression may be biologically adaptive and can lead to a change for the better.

Aug 10, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

The internet is becoming increasingly popular as a qualitative research tool. But online groups employ a different methodology, and lack benefits of traditional groups.

Aug 3, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

For Janet Barnhart, the recession was the impetus to pursue an interest she'd always had in writing. This suggests that today's economy may lead to new opportunities.

Jul 27, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

Often, the more one consciously tries to write a poem, the more diminished the poem becomes. This article is about how to let the poem emerge by writing into the unknown.

Jul 20, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

Losing a job is emotionally and financially stressful, especially during a recession. But leaving may be better than staying, and in the end, lead to a better outcome.

Jul 13, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

The fear of not having anything to say, or saying it badly are among the key hurdles for many poets. But there are tricks to make writing easier and less threatening.

Jun 20, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

Many people who write poetry believe they could never muster the courage to read it in public. This article suggests ways of making it not only possible but enjoyable.

Jun 15, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

The way to write good poetry is not to start with a good poem but instead, arrive there after a journey of discovery. Here are ways to turn "bad" poetry into good.

Jun 12, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington

The recession, which has resulted in an unemployment rate that is still over 9%, has everyone on edge. Poetry alleviates stress and reminds everyone of what's important

Jun 11, 2009 - Elizabeth Harrington