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668 of 714 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The book is very good reading material.
As the title of the book implies, Covey describes the seven habits of highly effective people and techniques for adopting the seven habits. Covey makes clear that an individual must make a paradigm shift before incorporating these habits into his/her own personal life. A paradigm is essentially the way an individual perceives something. Covey emphasizes that if we...
Published on March 2, 1999
723 of 818 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but "over-intellectualized."
The book is not bad. It's got some good advice, and if you live your life by the "Seven Habits," then you're going to come out better than if you didn't live by them. But it's my opinion that Covey has made something quite simple quite complex. In other words, I believe that most of the "Seven Habits" are nothing profound: treat others like you...
Published on June 13, 2001 by Brooks White
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668 of 714 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The book is very good reading material.,
By A Customer
As the title of the book implies, Covey describes the seven habits of highly effective people and techniques for adopting the seven habits. Covey makes clear that an individual must make a paradigm shift before incorporating these habits into his/her own personal life. A paradigm is essentially the way an individual perceives something. Covey emphasizes that if we want to make a change in our lives, we should probably first focus on our personal attitudes and behaviors. He applies different examples via family, business, and society in general.
This book's focal point is on an approach to obtain personal and interpersonal effectiveness. Covey points out that private victories precede public victories. He makes the example that making and keeping promises to ourselves comes before making and keeping promises to others.
Habits 1, 2, and 3 deal with self-mastery. They move an individual from dependency on others to independence. Habits 4, 5, and 6 deal with teamwork, cooperation, and communication. These habits deal with transforming a person from dependency to independence to interdependence. Interdependence simply means mutual dependence. Habit 7 embodies all of the other habits to help an individual work toward continuous improvement.
Habit 1 discusses the importance of being proactive. Covey states that we are responsible for our own lives; therefore, we possess the initiative to make things happen. He also points out that proactive people so not blame various circumstances for their behaviors but they realize behavior comes from one's conscious. Covey also explains that the other type of person is reactive. Reactive people are affected by their social as well as physical surroundings. This means that if the weather is bad, then it affects their behavior such as their attitude and performance.
He also explains that all problems that are experienced by individuals fall into one of three categories, which are direct control, indirect control, or no control. The problems that are classified under direct control are the problems that involve our own behavior. The problems classified as indirect control encompasses problems that we can do nothing about. The problems classified as no control are those that we can do nothing about.
Habit 2 focuses on beginning with the end in mind. Covey wants the reader to envision his/her funeral. This may sound disheartening but his goal is to help you think about the words that you wish to be said about you; it can help the individual visualize what you value the most. To begin with the end simply means to start with your destination in mind. That gives an individual a sense of where he/she presently is in their life. One has to know where they are going to make sure that they are headed in the right direction. Covey also mentions that the most effective way to begin with the end is by developing a personal mission statement. After doing that, you should identify your center of attention. Are you spouse centered, money centered, family centered, etc. The he tells you depending on you core of interest, your foundation for security, guidance, and power.
Habit 3 is the practical fulfillment of Habits 1 and 2. Covey accentuates that Habits 1 and 2 are prerequisite to Habit 3. He states that an individual cannot become principle centered developing their own proactive nature; or without being aware of your paradigms; or the capability of envisioning the contribution that is yours to make. One must have an independent will. This is the ability to make decisions and to act in accordance with them.
Habit 4 deals with the six paradigms of interaction, which are win/win, win/lose, lose/win, lose/lose, win, and win/win or no deal. Win/win is a situation in which everyone benefits something. It is not your way or my way; it is a better way. Win/lose declares that if I win then you lose. Simply put, I get my way; you don't get yours. Win/lose people usually use position, power, possessions, or personality to get their way. The win/lose type of person is the person that feels that if I lose; you win. People who feel this way are usually easy to please and find the strength of others intimidating. When two win/lose people get together both will lose resulting in a lose/lose situation. Both will try to get the upper end of the stick but in the end, neither gets anything. The person that simply thinks to win secures their own ends and leaves it up to others to secure theirs. The win/win or no deal person means that if there is not a suitable solution met that satisfies both parties then there is no agreement.
Habit 5 deals with seeking means of effective communication. This habit deals with seeking first to understand. However, we usually seek first to be understood. Most people to not listen with the intent to understand but with the intent to reply. The act of listening to understand is referred to as empathic listening. That means you try to get into the person's frame of mind and think as they are thinking.
Habit 6 discuses combining all of the other habits to prepare us for the habit of synergy. Synergy means that the sum of the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Possessing all of the habits will benefit an individual more than possessing one or two of them. Synergism in communication allows you to open your mind to new possibilities or new options.
Habit 7 involves surrounds the other habits because it is the habit that makes all of the others possible. It is amplifying the greatest asset you have which is yourself. It is renewing your physical, emotional, mental, and social nature. The physical scope involves caring for yourself effectively. Spiritual renewal will take more time. Our mental development comes through formal education. Quality literature in our field of study as well as other fields help to broaden our paradigms. Renewing the social dimension is not as time consuming as the others. We can start by our everyday interactions with people.
Moving along the upward spiral requires us to continuously learn, commit, and do on higher planes. This is essential to keep progressing. At the end of each habit, there are application suggestions or exercises that help you become a more effective person. This is definitely not a quick fix it book. The concepts should be studied in order to be fully achieved. I think if you learn to use these 7 habits, it will change your life.
This is a must-have book.
723 of 818 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but "over-intellectualized.",
The book is not bad. It's got some good advice, and if you live your life by the "Seven Habits," then you're going to come out better than if you didn't live by them. But it's my opinion that Covey has made something quite simple quite complex. In other words, I believe that most of the "Seven Habits" are nothing profound: treat others like you would like to be treated), be goal-oriented, manage your time wisely, seek the wisdom and insight of others, be slow to speak and quick to listen - nothing new here. The problem is that Covey tends to intellectualize these concepts to the point that many readers may find it difficult to understand what he's talking about at times. And, those that do understand will become frustrated that he takes a whole lot of pages to say something that could have been dealt with in fairly short order.
112 of 124 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A clear diagnosis for effectivness,
This review is from: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change (Paperback)
"If you don't have confidence in the diagnosis, you won't have confidence in the prescription" (244)
Stephen Covey has much to say on the qualities of effective people. Covey's purpose in detailing the seven habits is to help people improve themselves. The seven habits are woven into a tapestry on a diagram that shows the working of all seven habits in communion. When viewing the diagram, one is reminded of Benjamin Franklin's engraving of the snake which was divided into thirteen pieces, with the caption "Join or Die." Each of the seven habits is integral to viewing the picture as a whole, as well as seeing the development from dependence to independence to interdependence. The reader is pulled into activities for further application, to decide what type of Quadrant II activities exist, and to find what is at the center of the reader's life in a bid to understand how paradigms work. The first three habits, which lead to independence, a private victory, lead to the final four steps, which include public victory.
Habit #1: Be Proactive
Being proactive is the foundation of the entire seven habits paradigm. In a sense, all the other habits are types of being proactive. This entails a realization that you are a person who can take direct control of a situation and, even if you have no actions that you are allowed to perform, you can still control your outlook.
Habit #2: Begin with the End in Mind
Covey begins this section with the description of the reader's funeral as an illustration of how one end in view can change the previous years' effort. The visualized step of seeing the end is the first part of any successful plan.
Habit #3: Put First Things First
The second step of a successful plan, following the visualization, is the managing step, that of physically performing the task.
Habit #4: Think Win/Win
Out of six possible scenarios, Win/Win is the highest form of agreement between parties that empowers all involved and does not sour the milk of future relations with resentment.
Habit #5: Seek first to Understand, then to Be Understood
Covey says that this is the most immediately applicable of all the seven habits. He is right. However, this is probably the most difficult habit to practice since it requires a major paradigm shift in how one views communication. Communication is not a pipe to send information with a limited bandwidth. Rather, it is like a circuit that requires lessening of resistance to allow the proper current through. The current is the message and the resistance is our willingness to control our reaction and proactive empathic listening.
Habit #6: Synergize
Synergy is not "'sin-energy' the energy of sinfulness" as some punning Christian might say. Synergy is what happens when a group of independent people coalesce their creative energies and the result is more than the sum of their individual input. It is the culmination of the other habits and it requires integrity to be most effective. Synergy is a high type of compromise in which all parties maintain a Win/Win situation.
Habit #7: Sharpen the Saw
When Covey details sharpening the saw, he gives the reader one final abstraction of thought, a level above the others that entails keeping all the other skills sharpened by continued planning, practice, and renewal. These are the dynamics of the saw: Physical, social, mental, and spiritual-coincidentally, these are the four dimensions of the Florida College emblem
171 of 194 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a SUPER BOOK,
By A Customer
Although I have read many personal development books, 7 Habits is by far the best. No hype, hoopla, pyscho-babble that is so prevalent today, however, I submit that 7 Habits will be around long after the hypsters are gone. I work in a 1,500 staff facility and 7 Habits is required reading for all management staff. I also recommend Superself, possibly one of the most underrated books out there and Financial Self Defense which in my opinion, is the financial book version of 7 Habits.
169 of 192 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A OUTSTANDING BOOK!,
By A Customer
Stephen Covey has written one of the best works ever in personal development and a refreshing change from so much verbage out there in other works. I have been an avid student of personal development since the 70's and learned a lot from this excellent work. I also highly recommend "SUPERSELF" by Charles Givens, another extraordinary work by an equally extraordinary man. I have read & reread Seven Habits and SuperSelf several times over the last few years and always get something new out of each every time. Excellent books to help you succeed in any area of endeavor.
161 of 185 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Which audio version of "The 7 Habits" is best for me?,
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This review is for people who already know that the book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, is valuable and who are now trying to choose which audio version would be most useful for themselves or for people they know. I recently bought three different audio CD versions (plus a few copies of the book) as gifts for people with different personalities and learning styles. I am also familiar with some older products.
Sometimes the product descriptions don't give you a clear idea which product you're reading about. Check the running times of audio products to determine if they're similar to the ones described below:
REVIEW #1 - UNABRIDGED AUDIO BOOK (CD or Download)
The product on this page (as I write this review) is an UNABRIDGED AUDIO CD VERSION of the 15th anniversary edition of the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Unabridged Audio Program). It would be ideal for people who are ready for a personal plan to study and apply the principles in the book to their own lives, but who need a little extra "push". I would suggest listening to the CDs before or while studying corresponding segments of the book, either alone or with someone else. The encouraging, calm and authentic voice of the author gives an extra dimension to the text - keeps you focused. Regularly scheduled study or discussion sessions could be short, as each CD is divided into several tracks which basically follow the headings and sub-headings in the book. This CD product demonstrates how well the book was written, as the text flows so nicely when read by the author. It includes some introductory and explanatory comments in addition to the text in the book.
This could be a 5-star product for people who plan to use it along with the book or after having read the book. It is probably not the most efficient "stand-alone" learning tool for most people - the printed book is. It may be good for those who have more time for listening (about 14 hours on 13 disks) than for reading and who are good at learning by hearing. The discs come with a little "study guide" booklet, which I think was created for an earlier audio product. The booklet is good for review, but seeing the diagrams in the original book is more useful if you are reading along with the audio version. I find the occasional introductory music in the audio program a little distracting, but the author's reading is engaging.
The unabridged book is also available for audio download The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change (Unabridged) with a slightly shorter running time (less than 13 hours) listed. I'm not sure how it would compare in usefulness to the CDs discussed here.
REVIEW #2 - THREE DISC PROGRAM (and corresponding download)
Of the audio products I have listened to, the one I would consider to be "5 star" as a stand-alone learning tool (either for individual or small-group listening) is the 3-DISC "AUDIOBOOK ON CD" (circa 2001-2002) which says, "Taught by the Author" on the cover rather than "Unabridged, read by the author". The 3-CD set The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is intermittently available at Amazon. However, it is not really an "Audiobook". It is also very different from the one-CD product described in the "Product Description".
This product presents information partly in a seminar or classroom lecture format, with comments by people on how they have applied some of the principles in their own lives. The importance of integrity and trust in interpersonal and business relationships seem to get extra emphasis in this audio product. Running time is about 3 hours, 20 minutes.
This is probably the most useful audio product for people who don't like to read much, but it also complements the book without following it too closely. It comes with a useful little study guide summarizing the "7 habits", which includes some of the diagrams found in the book. The booklet is handy as an overview, even if you have the book. I believe that this product is more suitable for non-optimal listening situations (in the car, etc.) than is the 13-disc unabridged audio book, which, like the printed book, seems to call for a quiet setting where you can devote your full attention.
Each CD in the 3-disc set is divided into short one or two minute tracks (sometimes with several tracks in a single topic segment) so you can pause easily for reflection or discussion. Divisions between the short tracks are not evident as you are listening. Some reviewers have noted troublesome differences in volume between the text and short musical "bumpers" between topics. This bothered me a little on one of the CD players I listened with. You might try turning down the treble or turning the volume up and moving further from the machine if the relative loudness of the music bothers you.
Update May 2010: A download is now available. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. You might want to also purchase the original book, which contains all the diagrams in the booklet which accompanies the CD set, plus much more.
In case the set is not available at Amazon, Franklin-Covey sells a (more expensive) 3-CD set which is likely similar to the product described above, with different cover art. Conant-Nightingale sells a 6-CD set which I would also expect to be a quality product.
REVIEW #3 - ONE-DISC OVERVIEW
The SIMON & SCHUSTER SINGLE-DISC CD version (copyright 1999) of the old, original Simon and Schuster audiocassette product also should not really be classified as an "audiobook". by Stephen R. Covey (Author)7 Habits Of Highly Effective People [Audio CD, Abridged, Audiobook, CD] In its day, the audiocassette version was a very well-produced, lucid overview of the original book with introductory statements by a female narrator, then explanations and examples by Dr. Covey from his professional seminars. The tape version was useful as motivation to read, teach, apply or to think more deeply about the book than as an independent learning tool. It was a big seller when the book was making a big splash.
Simon & Schuster dropped the ball when they put the CD version onto a single track of about 72 minutes. You may need to be prepared to listen to the whole CD in one sitting. I now cannot find this product on Amazon, but I do see a new, more expensive 1-CD product called a "15th anniversary edition", publishing date 2005. The product information states that the publisher is Simon & Schuster, but the image says FranklinCovey. It may be a new release of the original audiocasette. I would check to see if multiple tracks have been added before buying it. You might consider a DVD if you're looking for a single-sitting refresher or motivator. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Foundational Principles
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I notice that FranklinCovey is now coming out with a new "SIGNATURE SERIES" of CDs in which one CD is devoted to each of the "7 habits". I am not familiar with this product. The CDs are sold as a set or individually.
Some other audio products and "spin-off" products have been introduced over the years. I much prefer the products which present information in an organized manner to those which present seemingly random motivational thoughts (like Daily Reflections for Highly Effective People: Living the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Every Day, cards, calendars, etc.). Many of the "spin-off" products would be far less valuable than the original book to people not familiar with the book. The products which present random (though often excellent) thoughts may be useful for some people who are already familiar with the book and who are interested in applying its principles.
Living the 7 Habits: The Courage to Change coould be inspirational to people who think that corporate over-achievers are the only people who can benefit from the original book. It includes stories of people in some really difficult situations who have changed their lives by applying the "7 Habits".
153 of 176 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Strategies for Effectiveness,
Knowledge is the quickest and safest path to success in any area of life. Stephen Covey has encapsulated the strategies used by all those who are highly effective. Success can be learned and this book is an excellent way to learn how to do that.I also highly recommend Turner, Turner, Turner: The King of Network Marketing to learn strategies from another highly spirited man who has learned how to achieve maximum effectiveness and keep balance in all aspects of life.
200 of 232 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A MASTER PIECE IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT!,
By A Customer
Dr Covey has put together one of the best works ever. The key word in the title is "habits", no thinking about, setting goals to do something, swishing or anchoring yourself, but actually developing habits and actually doing it.
I've read this book several times and I get something new out of it every time. The only other self development book that helped me this much (I've read them all) is "THINK & GROW RICH" by Napolean Hill I also highly recommend "BUSINESS BUY THE BIBLE" and "DON'T SET GOALS" by Wade Cook. These books are very much in the tradition of "SEVEN HABITS".
To me, this book is not only "not over rated" as one reader indicated, I believe that it is grossly under rated and arguably is the best self development book on the book racks right now!
85 of 96 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Sensible and pramatic,
By A Customer
This review is from: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Audio CD)
I found this great book by Dr. Covey to be both sensible and pragmatic. This is an outstanding book that really delivers. Follow the 7 habits and you will become a success.
Other books I recommend include The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren and Super Self (if you can find a copy) by the late Charles Givens.
85 of 97 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A hot book for over 13 years now,
By A Customer
I first heard of this great book back in 1991. Since that time, I have read and reread it a whole bunch of times. I have had to buy several copies. My first one fell apart. Second one was all dog eared. Third copy I lost. So now I am on my fifth copy.
This bookis unlike any other personal development book you will ever read. Covey's philosophy is all about "Win-Win" and total effectiveness.
When I read the 1 star reviews, I have to chuckle and wonder what their lives must be like. I wonder what they read, or even if they read. I wonder how they spend their time (playing pc games like Grand Auto Theft and watching movies like Motel Hell no doubt)
I wonder what they do for a living? When people attack very credible authors like Stephen Covey, I have to wonder just how low they can go and just what goes into their minds? If you ask me, these people need this book more than anybody.
7 Habits is all about communication. It is from the Dale Carnegie concept only adjusted for the times. It will show you how to improve your personal and business relationships. How to become a better parent, spouse, employee or employer.
Needles to say, I cannot recommend this book highly enough. I went through 4 copies. And if something happens to my 4th copy, I will get a fifth.
Great book from a great man. Also recommend Super Self another super book about effectiveness.
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There are 2 versions of the film present here an Italian and English version and both have respective DTS-HD MA mono tracks in their respective languages, both have dialogue that sounds quite good and Morricone's score comes through nicely.
Arrow has put together a nice slate of extras together for their release of What Have You Done to Solange? The Blu-ray kicks off with an excellent and informative commentary by Alan Jones and Kim Newman. We also get a wonderful visual essay in regards to the film and the trilogy it is a part of by Michael MacKenzie. There is also a series of interviews totally 46 minutes in length. The first is with Karin Baal who spends every moment watching the film absolutely hating on it. This in HD the other 2 are ported from a prior release and are in SD. The second interview is with the film's star Fabio Testi, and the third with the film's producer Fulvio Luciasno. The disc is rounded off with trailers, tv spots, and more.
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What is Transgender Body Dysmorphia?
Picture this: you look in the mirror and see a stranger staring back. Their features are yours, but something feels deeply off. Many transgender individuals face a troubling gap when dealing with body dysmorphia. It's a mental health challenge where even imagined flaws in appearance lead to significant distress.
The numbers are telling: transgender and non-binary individuals experience this struggle. The pressure can lead to obsessive behaviors like constant mirror checking or even harmful attempts to "fix" the perceived flaws. Transgender youth are especially vulnerable, facing body dysmorphia at twice the rate of cisgender peers. It's all about navigating a messy mix of identity and image, with societal stigma adding another layer of difficulty.
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What Causes Transgender Body Dysmorphia?
There is no single cause of transgender body dysmorphia. It is thought that a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors may influence the condition.
- Brain Architecture: Studies suggest brain differences in transgender individuals related to body perception and gender identity.
- Hormonal Symphony: Prenatal and postnatal hormones may shape gender identity and body image.
- Genetic Code: Research hints at genetic links to gender identity and body dysphoria, though mechanisms are unclear.
- Rigid gender norms create discomfort for transgender individuals.
- Societal tapestries of "masculine" and "feminine" expectations can be challenging.
- Negative attitudes and prejudice intensify body dysphoria.
- Societal threads become abrasive for transgender individuals facing discrimination.
- Supportive families act as a warm background, while rejection can make it isolating. Family reactions color the tapestry of a transgender individual's journey.
It is important to note that the causes of transgender body dysmorphia are complex and varied. Different individuals may likely experience the condition for various reasons.
Let's find out if there is more than one type of body dysmorphia a transgender person can experience.
Types of Transgender Body Dysmorphia
Many people with transgender body dysmorphia may see certain body parts differently, feeling they don't match their gender identity.
Some common areas of concern for individuals with transgender body dysmorphia may include:
|Type of Body Dysmorphia
|During gender transition, some individuals may feel uneasy about the look or function of their genitalia. They are seeking satisfaction in their physical appearance.
|Transgender men may feel uneasy about their breast appearance, having been assigned female at birth. On the flip side, transgender women, assigned male at birth, may feel distressed about the lack of breast tissue.
|Some people might feel upset about how their face looks, especially if it doesn't match society's ideas of "masculine" or "feminine" looks.
|Transgender individuals may feel upset about their body hair—whether it's there, not there, too much, or not in the right places. It can be tough when it doesn't match their gender identity.
|Height and body shape
|Some folks may feel uneasy about their size or shape, especially if it doesn't match their gender identity or what society expects.
It is important to note that these are a few examples of the types of concerns that individuals with transgender body dysmorphia may experience.
Every person is unique, and the specific areas of concern may vary from person to person.
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How Do You Come To Know That You Have Transgender Body Dysmorphia?
Several signs and symptoms may indicate a person is experiencing transgender body dysmorphia.
Some common signs and symptoms may include:
- Obsessive thoughts or behaviors related to one's appearance or body
- Avoidance of social situations or activities due to discomfort with one's appearance
- Extreme self-consciousness about one's appearance
- Difficulty with self-care or grooming due to discomfort with one's body
- Difficulty accepting compliments or positive comments about one's appearance
- The belief that one's appearance is "abnormal" or "ugly."
- Persistent desire to change one's appearance, even after making changes
- Difficulty functioning in daily life due to excessive preoccupation with one's appearance
- Thoughts of self-harm or suicide related to one's appearance
Are you experiencing one or more of the above symptoms?
Then you should seek support from a qualified mental health professional, such as a therapist or counsellor.
They can help you identify the specific concerns you are experiencing and develop a treatment plan to address them.
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It is also important to remember that it is common to feel self-conscious or dissatisfied with certain aspects of your appearance, which does not mean that you have transgender body dysmorphia.
Then how to be sure whether it is body dysmorphia or not?
The answer is a proper diagnosis!
Diagnosis of Transgender Body Dysmorphia
It's important to note that body dissatisfaction or concern about appearance does not necessarily indicate BDD.
If worrying about your appearance is really getting you down or affecting your life, it's a good idea to reach out to a mental health professional. They can use guidelines from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) to evaluate your symptoms and provide the right diagnosis.
- Constantly worrying about flaws in appearance that others hardly notice or see as minor.
- The preoccupation causes significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning.
- The preoccupation is not better accounted for by another mental disorder (e.g., an eating disorder).
- The preoccupation is not due to a medical condition (e.g., scarring from a burn).
How Is Transgender Body Dysmorphia Different From Gender Dysphoria?
Confused between transgender body dysmorphia and gender dysphoria and wondering how are they different?
Do not worry!
We have helped you clear all your confusion by helping you understand the difference between both the conditions below.
Transgender body dysmorphia and gender dysphoria are two distinct but related conditions that can affect individuals who are transgender.
The following is the difference between gender dysphoria and body dysmorphia:
Transgender Body Dysmorphia
|Gender dysphoria is when someone feels really uneasy or distressed because of the sex and gender they were assigned at birth.
|Transgender body dysmorphia: when someone sees their body differently than how they identify.
|Gender dysphoria is when someone feels distressed because their gender identity doesn't match the sex they were assigned at birth.
|Transgender body dysmorphia is a specific subtype of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) that explicitly affects individuals who are transgender.
Let's know if you can have gender dysphoria and body dysmorphia simultaneously.
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Can Transgender People Have Both Body Dysmorphia And Gender Dysphoria?
Transgender individuals may face both body dysmorphia and gender dysphoria. This can involve feeling that their body doesn't match their gender identity or struggling with societal expectations. It's common for both to coexist, intertwining distress about appearance, like genitalia or breast tissue, with the broader issue of aligning with their gender identity.
This distress about their appearance may then develop into transgender body dysmorphia.
How Can Transgender Body Dysmorphia Be Managed?
Are you diagnosed with transgender body dysmorphia?
Do not worry!
As there is no lock without a key, there is no problem without a solution!
Treatment for transgender body dysmorphia involves a combination of therapy, medication, surgery, or other medical procedures. This helps a person feel more comfortable and confident in their body.
The treatment plan will depend on the individual's specific needs and concerns.
Some standard treatment options for transgender body dysmorphia may include:
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Surgery or other medical procedures
Further talking about surgery as a treatment option for transgender body dysmorphia, Matt, a renowned mental health and wellness specialist for The Great Brain Experiment says, “Surgery is an effective treatment for transgender body dysmorphia. It can help to improve the person's physical appearance and reduce the psychological distress that is associated with the condition.”
It is important to note that treatment for transgender body dysmorphia is individualized, and the specific treatment plan will depend on the particular needs and goals of the individual.
Are you wondering what if in case you ignore the signs and leave body dysmorphia untreated?
Find the answer below!
What Happens If Body Dysmorphia in Transgender is Left Untreated?
If body dysmorphia in transgender is left untreated, it can severely affect a person's mental health and well-being.
Some possible adverse outcomes of untreated transgender body dysmorphia may include the following:
- Continuous distress and discomfort
People with transgender body dysmorphia might experience continuous pain and distress about their looks. This can interface with their daily life and quality of life.
- Social Isolation
The distress caused by transgender body dysmorphia can make a person avoid social activities and situations. This can lead to social isolation and loneliness.
- Difficulty with self-care
A person can find it difficult to perform basic self-care activities due to their obsession with their looks. This can include grooming or maintaining a healthy diet.
- Poor self-esteem
Transgender body dysmorphia can result in low self-esteem and negative thoughts.
- Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
In some serious cases, transgender body dysmorphia can lead to self-harm or suicide.
You should know that these are a few examples of outcomes that can result from untreated transgender body dysmorphia.
It is possible to manage transgender body dysmorphia. You can improve mental health and well-being with proper treatment.
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Navigating transgender body dysmorphia can be overwhelming. Support groups act as hidden oases, offering hope and connection:
1. Validation and Shared Understanding:
- No more loneliness; stories resonate, fostering belonging and acceptance.
2. Breaking Free from Isolation:
- In a safe space, sharing builds understanding, showing individuals they're not alone.
3. Learning From Each Other:
- Lived experiences offer practical tools, creating a collective knowledge stream.
4. Strengthening Resilience:
- Group support becomes a shield against negativity, boosting resilience.
5. Empowering Self-Acceptance:
- Support groups inspire self-love, showing the path to embracing authenticity.
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Maybe you may get an answer to your question in the FAQs mentioned below!
So, do not miss reading it!
Frequently Asked Questions:
- What other mental disorders come with body dysmorphia?
Some mental health conditions are common in people with BDD. These include obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
- Can body dysmorphia cause gender dysphoria?
While body dysmorphia and gender dysphoria are related, they do not cause each other.
- How to prevent body dysmorphia?
Preventing body dysmorphia can be challenging since it is a complex mental health condition that can have various underlying causes.
However, there are some steps you can take to promote a healthy body image and reduce your risk of developing body dysmorphia:
Challenge societal beauty standards: Recognize that societal beauty standards can be unrealistic and unattainable for most people. Instead, focus on accepting and appreciating your body for what it is.
Focus on your strengths: Instead of fixating on your perceived flaws, focus on your strengths and what you like about yourself.
Limit social media use: Social media can be a source of pressure to conform to beauty standards and can lead to comparison and negative self-talk. Limit your social media use or follow accounts that promote body positivity and diversity.
Seek professional help: If you are experiencing body dysmorphia symptoms or struggling with negative body image, seeking professional help from a mental health provider can be beneficial.
Practice self-care: Take care of yourself physically and mentally. This can include activities such as exercise, eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, and engaging in activities that bring you joy and fulfillment.
Remember that everyone's body is unique and beautiful in its way, and learning to appreciate and accept your body can be a journey. It's essential to prioritize your mental and physical health and seek help when needed.
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Quarantine has been such a long-time span for everyone around the globe that it started frustrating us. Staying at home all day and not meeting anyone outside was one of the most challenging tasks that one had to do in the previous year. Although we didn’t have to socialize or meet unwanted persons in our life, we definitely missed hanging out with our friends. Many games came forward with the initiative to help us kill our boredom in these excruciating times. Besides online games, now you can have fun with your friends outdoors too through gaming. chicago escape rooms provide three dynamic options to choose from, including live, in-person, and online gaming. Along with these, post-apocalyptic games, football, and many more games are a few of the many reasons that can help you excite your dull and boring quarantine. Such places not only allow you to spend quality time with your loved ones but also make your leisure time creative.
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Last year, where all the plans were canceled, we had to spend our birthday alone. Now, our birthdays are not going to be boring anymore. The world is learning how to live a better life with the pandemic. The Sydney birthday venues provide online, live, and in-person gaming arenas, which will make your birthdays magical. Not only that, there are many more locations that can help you spend quality time with those you love and that too with precautionary measures.
Take a walk:
If you could not go out with your friends and family, it is better to go for a walk. Now, if you are tired and you want to go out of your house safely with all the precautions, you can go to the spots where you can breathe in the fresh air and relax for a little while. Wear a mask, grab your hand sanitizer, sit six feet apart and enjoy nature.
One might like to spend time at home. But sitting on the bed and watching TV series can also be exhausting. If you are tired of sleep, eat, and repeat routine, try to be more productive. The Internet is full of ideas and DIYs that you can try to make your surroundings look better—bored of the old paint color of your room? You can paint it with your favorite colors or decorate the already colored walls with different items.
Bring your creative ideas to the table:
In quarantine, a massive increase in online jobs has been observed. People who do not have any special skills, even if they are earning through online work. If you are good at writing, you may write blogs or articles. People have earned by cooking food. Even you can make money by making videos on different topics or issues.
Opt any online course:
Some people also go for different courses or avail this quarantined time in learning new skills. The most important part is that, whatever you do, just make sure that it is suitable for yourself.
Take special care of your health. Exercise and invest some time in your hair, skin, and body. Spend more time with your family rather than sitting on the couch, eating and getting fat. Try to support your family, whether financially or by helping them with home chores. Engaging yourself in different things is healthier for your brain than sitting idle that may affect your mental health.

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Helen of Troy
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Acclaimed author Margaret George tells the story of the legendary Greek woman whose face "launched a thousand ships" in this New York Times bestseller.
The Trojan War, fought nearly twelve hundred years before the birth of Christ, and recounted in Homer's Iliad, continues to haunt us because of its origins: one woman's beauty, a visiting prince's passion, and a love that ended in tragedy.
Laden with doom, yet surprising in its moments of innocence and beauty, Helen of Troy is an exquisite page-turner with a cast of irresistible, legendary characters—Odysseus, Hector, Achilles, Menelaus, Priam, Clytemnestra, Agamemnon, as well as Helen and Paris themselves. With a wealth of material that reproduces the Age of Bronze in all its glory, it brings to life a war that we have all learned about but never before experienced.
course, the price for failure is high.” “I want a palace here!” Paris’s face was set. “You’ll find another builder, then!” the builder proclaimed. Paris looked angry. “Very well.” He turned to Gelanor. “Can you linger here in Troy a bit longer and oversee this? If it is successful, you will become renowned throughout the world!” “And if it fails?” Gelanor seemed amused, not frightened. “Then, as a Greek, you can flee Priam’s wrath when Helen and I lie beneath the rubble.” “I could never
in his ear as it passed. For an instant the man turned to see where it fell so he could capture it, and in that pause Hector escaped, making for the Scaean Gate, hastily opened for him. It clanged shut after he was inside, just as his adversary beat his fists upon it and cried out, “Coward! Coward!” The fists must have been made of metal, they battered the thick wooden doors so. Later I saw that they had actually dented them—a series of depressions in the bronze-sheathed wood showed where the
I saw the old Gelanor, spirited and questioning. “In this lies all the evils of that evil war.” I approached the tomb. There were carvings there, but I did not look at them. Instead I knelt and laid my hands on the cold stone. She lay in there, a morsel to feed Achilles’s hunger and vanity. I bent, letting my forehead touch her tomb. “Polyxena,” I murmured. “Yours was the greatest sacrifice of all.” She had gained nothing from the war, not a single shining moment, and yet she had lain her neck
in taking care of him, as I had promised. He had grown a great deal in the eight winters since he had come here. And he was fond of me; at least, I liked to think so. It is hard to know what a serpent thinks. But he always glided out to see me. Where was he tonight? Perhaps he slept, as all the world did. This was the first private breath I had taken since the cave had beckoned me. I wanted to transcend myself, the palace, Menelaus, even Aphrodite herself. You, my pet snake, you are the only one
wincing at the first brightness of the moonlight. It threw shadows from the moving branches on all sides of the tent. I stood on tiptoe and drew in my breath—the air was cold and pine-scented, bracing. I could hear the sea, but it was far away. This was a much bigger island than Cranae, with forests and animals. The moon overhead was eaten away on one side. Just so much had it lost since the night Paris and I had run away. It was a relentless mistress of time, measuring our life together.

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Screens have a problem: you can’t see through them. Ok, so this isn’t a problem per se, but more like a feature that allows them to function as a screen. The light from a projector has to bounce off something for you to see it, and using your retina for this is ill advised.
The Enlightor 4K from Seymour Screen Excellence features an unique woven screen material.
So a well-designed reflective surface will reflect the light and maybe aim it a bit so that more of the light bounces toward your eyes and less toward the ceiling. This is all well and good, but if you want a big screen, where do you put the speakers? Putting them in front of the screen causes shadows, of course, so your options are placing them next to the screen or behind it. The larger the screen, the farther apart the speakers have to go if placed next to the screen, and this may create extra installation or sonic challenges. Behind the screen is appealing, especially because it puts the sound in line with the visuals. A normal screen, though, with its dense material, will muffle the sound of any speaker, limiting audio fidelity.
A long time ago, people far smarter than I am figured out that you can poke tiny holes in a screen, and from a distance, the holes are invisible, and the sound comes out mildly unmolested. This worked great for a long time, and most movie theaters use “perf” screens to this day. The pixels of digital projection, though, poked some holes in the, um, holes. The pesky pixels often “interacted” with the holes in the screen, causing moiré patterns. Moiré is a French word that means “crap that makes my eyes hurt.”
There were two fixes: smaller holes or woven screen materials. A few companies have found success with “micro-perf” designs, while other companies have developed screens woven with tiny fibers. This creates a random perforation ensuring there’s no interaction with the projector. The Enlightor 4K from Seymour Screen Excellence is of this variety, and up close, it is unlike any screen you’ve ever seen. Even with your face on it, you can’t really tell it’s a woven screen material.
In my initial talks with SSE about this review, I mentioned that I had a 12-foot wide, 2.35:1 dropdown screen. The 16 x 9 image was 102 inches, and my speakers were below and to either side of the screen. I was told: “You know, with an acoustically transparent screen like ours, you can go much larger because you don’t need to worry about speaker placement.”
“Larger, you say? Go on…”
So my review screen is a 131.9-inch, 16 x 9 behemoth. The screen is taller than I am. Placing the speakers behind it means that it’s further into the room than my reference screen, so I am sitting eight feet away. This is 1.5 times the picture height, and it’s awesome. It provides all that is good about sitting near the front of a movie theater (nearly your entire field of vision filled) with none of the bad (a stiff neck).
So with the screen in place, there were three main things for me to test: possible sound loss, possible light loss, and any noticeable improvement in enjoyment with the voices coming from the screen instead of below or beside it. Regarding the latter, it’s a subtle difference that’s more akin to a movie theater than I realized. The disconnect between faces and voices isn’t as big a deal in most cases, but lining them up is pretty cool.
From the light loss side, I measured roughly 24-percent less light with the same size image as compared to my 1.0-gain “regular” screen. SSE tells me that this is slightly more loss than others have found with their screens, though given the variables inherent in brightness measurements, I stand by my results. Regardless, as long as this potential light loss is incorporated into what size screen and projector you choose, I honestly don’t think it’s a big deal.
Even with your face on it (or Abe Lincoln’s in this case), you can’t really tell that Seymour Screen Excellence’s Enlightor 4K projection screen features a woven screen material.
The Enlightor 4K is an extremely thin material, so anything reflective or lit behind the screen will be visible to eyeballs in front of the screen. The black center bracing required of larger screen frames casts overt shadows if there’s a lot of light behind the screen. An optional black fabric backing is shipped with the 4K to minimize this light leakage, but this fabric adds a problem of its own.
No screen can be truly acoustically transparent, and despite SSE’s claims, there is a noticeable dulling of high frequencies, exacerbated by the optional thick black backing fabric. It was as if the screen was taking the edge off and tapping down the treble. Was the change substantial? No, but it was a change. Those seeking pure fidelity likely wouldn’t put their speakers behind a screen to begin with, but this mild dampening was perceptible enough for mention.
For certain installs, the best option is placing the speakers behind the screen. This allows for much larger screens in many rooms, plus voices come from faces. You potentially could get much larger speakers, given they won’t block the screen. You lose some light and audio fidelity going this route, but in case of the SSE screen, there are no overtly objectionable artifacts.
There are going to be tradeoffs with any theater setup. With SSE’s Enlightor 4K, you must weigh the flexibility–and hidden nature–of speaker placement and size versus what some may perceive as a less bright (or smaller) video image and potentially duller high-frequency audio.
No visible texture or interactions with a projector. Voices come from faces.
Material thinness lets any light behind the screen come through. Reduces high frequencies somewhat. Less light than 1.0 gain screen.
■ Up to 20-foot maximum screen height
■ 0.98 screen gain (claimed)
■ Also available retractable and with masking
■ As tested: $4,309, fixed frame Enlightor 4K screens start at $2,500 up to approximately $5,000

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When a homeless person dies, not only do friends and family members of that person become affected, but so can front line workers. Richard Lakeman, Mim Fox, and R. Dean Wright and colleagues conducted separate research on how service workers are affected by deaths of people who are homeless. Lakeman tells us that service workers can encounter deaths frequently (2011:928). Wright et al., suggest that service workers may feel self-doubt and might ask questions such as “Did I do enough?” or “Was there something that I could have done differently?” (1999:245). Fox explains how social workers see the deaths and continually feel powerless (2005:196).
I volunteered with two different agencies a while back, doing street outreach for homeless youth. Luckily, I never did experience the death of someone I knew directly, probably because I had only volunteered for a few months. However, I did counsel some youths who had friends pass away on the streets. At this point, I was out of school from Child and Youth Work, so that support system was no longer available. There were people that I volunteered with and the service providers who understood, but many of them were dealing with their own problems. This was a tough time for me personally, as I was finding myself burning out and nowhere to turn for help.
Maslach et al., define burnout as “…emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and reduced personal accomplishment” (1997:192). I know this feeling all too well. You simply feel as though you no longer have the mental capacity to handle day to day situations, let alone help anyone else. There is a sense that things will never change and you can even start doubting yourself and your abilities.
Research shows that depersonalisation can happen when a service provider loses someone. Even the terminology we use at times is depersonalising. “Service user” and “Client” are ways to distance our professional selves from those we serve. Wright et al., found that “[a] common, although dysfunctional, response among staff to the multiple losses they experience is professional distancing. They may deny any feelings for the deceased and detach from other guests so as not to be ‘affected’ or place themselves in jeopardy of suffering more loss” (1999:244). Lakeman says workers may expect more deaths in the future and that a feeling of uselessness may occur (2011:933).
When front line workers don’t get the services they need after dealing with many deaths in the community they may suffer from intrusive memories or experience anxiety, wondering who will be next (Lakeman 2011:942).
What can be done?
Few organizations have the capacity or resources to fully attend to the needs of service workers (Wright et al., 1999:247). Lakeman suggests that a positive response to the death of a service user includes the ability to preserve the memory of that person, like a picture on a wall (2011:942).
Some organizations have their own ways of dealing with the loss of people they work with. Lakeman learned that some service providers would do things like “…convening a special group, planting a tree, or having a sing-along…lighting a candle or spending a few moments in quiet reflection at some point during the working day” (2011:937). Wright et al., made a similar finding that staff may hold a moment of silence, or have an annual service to recognize those homeless people who have died throughout the year (1999:241).
An organization here in Toronto has a Reflections Memorial Project that helps everyone grieve and remember those who have passed away. The project was inspired by the need for people to process loss and encourage healing through art, expression and memorial.
Firstly, they have an ongoing scrapbook, where photos, artwork and writings are added when someone dies. The book can be looked at by service providers whenever they want to remember. Secondly, they have a wall mounted display which is magnetic. Small circular buttons are placed on the wall that contain initials, artwork, photos or writings that each represent someone who has passed away. The display is hanging on the wall in a visible space in the organization. Lastly, they hold a Reflections Memorial Event in the fall every year, symbolic of change, transition and reflection. Poems are read, candles are lit and the memory book is available for others to read.
These are just some great suggestions for how other organizations may approach remembering people who have died while homeless. These rituals are a way for service providers to mark death, which “…serves a therapeutic function in that it helps people to experience emotions and is part of properly framing death. Marking death is undertaken in highly personal and private ways as well as collectively through formal mechanisms such as memorial services and funerals” (Lakeman 2011:936).
Working with socially excluded people is a tough job. It requires resiliency, stamina, support, compassion and coping strategies in order to keep going. Much respect goes out to those who continue to serve others despite the hardships, your efforts are greatly appreciated.
Fox, M. (2005). To die destitute today: What are the implications for social work?. Australian Social Work, 58(2), 188-198.
Lakeman, R. (2011). How homeless sector workers deal with the death of service users: a grounded theory study. Death studies, 35(10), 925-948.
Maslach, C., Jackson, S. E., & Leiter, M. P. (1997). Maslach burnout inventory. Evaluating stress: A book of resources, 3, 191-218.
Wright, R. D., Wright, S. E., & Jones, A. (1999). Dying homeless but not alone: Social support roles of staff members in homeless shelters. Illness, Crisis & Loss, 7(3), 233-251.

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Another church lunch. This can be served hot or cold. It will be mixed together just before serving.
I used The 8 week sugar diet cookbook recipe without noodles and doubled the vegetables. I made the soup on the stove top in a pan then transferred to slow cooker and cooked it on low for a further 3hrs to keep warm for serving. I used 2kg chicken drumsticks cooked in pressure cooker before adding to the soup.
Made this for a dinner with 18-120 people.
2 Heads Cos Lettuce pull apart each leaf
200g Grated Parmesan
200g Diced Bacon Bits
6 free Range Eggs
1 packet of croutons
4Tb Caesar Dressing
Lay each of the leaves on serving platter
Cook the bacon in non stick skillet then place even amounts into each leaf
Cook eggs in egg cooker Boiled for 8minutes in egg steamer then peel in cold water and cut into slices
then arrange 1 slice on each leaf and top with parmesan and croutons evenly.
Drizzle over the dressing in a circular pattern
Serve with Lasagne and Garlic Bread or as a appetizer salad

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Auto enthusiasts personalize their rides by making modifications to improve performance. However, these upgrades can void a factory or extended warranty, leaving owners unprotected. Navigating “warranty-safe” changes can be overwhelming, even for gearheads. With this in mind, we’ll walk you through common modification pitfalls and recommend performance improvements that won’t leave you out in the cold.
Remember that “performance” is a loose term in the automobile world. Of course, more horsepower or torque is one definition. But performance can also mean improved aerodynamics, better grip, or sharper handling. We’ll explore how you can improve your car without risking protection against breakdowns and surprise repair bills. There are opportunities for multiple warranty-friendly improvements across several vehicle systems.
Before we dive in, it’s essential to understand the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act of 1975, a federal law that provides important protections to car owners. One of the measure’s provisions says that a car manufacturer can’t void an entire warranty just because an owner installed an aftermarket part or made a modification. The automaker must prove that the change caused a problem being claimed under warranty.
For instance, changing the original wheels and tires wouldn’t cause a warranty problem if the engine developed a cylinder malfunction. The two systems aren’t related. However, coverage could be denied if the engine trouble is tied to installing an aftermarket turbocharger. Yet, coverage would continue for the other components that were covered originally.
Another critical part of preserving factory or extended warranty protection is understanding what modifications are permitted under the terms of coverage. Before starting any project, spend time reviewing the warranty documentation.
While the terms may vary among automakers, some clauses are standard to factory warranties. For example, any upgrade that can alter the emissions system is prohibited. An extended car warranty (also called a vehicle service contract or auto protection plan) will have similar stipulations.
A case in point is one provision Endurance uses in its vehicle service contracts: “Any modification that voids the original manufacturer warranty will also void the coverage provided under this contract.” Other auto protection providers use similar terminology. Basically, if the automaker doesn’t like it, neither will an extended warranty company. However, Endurance offers coverage options for select aftermarket components (like lift kits and oversized or undersized wheels).
While not related to performance upgrades, you’ll notice in examining factory or extended warranty coverage that owners have other requirements. Among them is performing routine maintenance to keep your car in optimal running condition. Another element of the Magnussen-Moss law is that you’re not required to have this work done at a dealer. You can take it to any shop or even do the labor yourself. However, the work must be up to professional standards, and the components and supplies must meet manufacturer requirements.
Certain popular modifications walk the line when it comes to preserving warranty protection. Equipment upgrades like cold air intakes and engine tunes offer noticeable horsepower and torque gains that improve straight-line acceleration. However, they also influence air/fuel ratios and emissions, alterations that could potentially void warranty claims if pushed too far.
However, there are performance workarounds that don’t conflict with most warranty coverage. It’s an approach that involves getting performance upgrade components from your car’s automaker. Many car companies have performance divisions that sell compatible parts.
Do you have a Mustang you’re looking to enhance? Chances are Ford has something that will meet your needs. The same goes for other brands, including Chevrolet, Dodge, Toyota, BMW, and Honda, to name a few.
Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components are engineered to work within the standards and tolerances set by the automaker. There’s no worrying about having a car that’s “out-of-spec.” Depending on the manufacturer, these performance upgrades often cover the suspension, exhaust, and engine. You’ll pay a premium for OEM add-ons, but the benefit is compatibility with your car.
Modern automobiles are rolling computers, which create opportunities to “hack” a car for better performance. An ECU (engine control unit) tune is a software modification that alters how a car’s computer controls aspects of engine operation.
The goal is to optimize these variables to safely generate more horsepower and torque. Properly tuned vehicles can see noticeable improvements in acceleration and efficiency. However, aggressive tunes that excessively push the engine beyond factory limits risk reducing reliability and longevity.
Professional tuners use specialized equipment to reprogram the factory settings, allowing more advanced control over things like timing, air fuel ratios, boost pressure, rev limits, and other parameters. You can also find dubious and inexpensive ECU tuner kits online that can be easily installed via the diagnostic port.
ECU tunes are a gray area when it comes to factory and extended warranty compliance. Making modifications to an engine may void coverage.* So, a car owner concerned with preserving warranty protection will want to skip this upgrade, no matter how tempting the effort.
That said, there is a way to enjoy the benefits of an ECU tune without the worry. Many automakers offer their own ECU upgrades; Ford and Volvo are two examples. Not every manufacturer does this, but it’s worthwhile to determine if this modification is available for your car. Don’t expect extreme performance from a factory ECU tune. These offerings tend to provide a modest boost in horsepower and torque to ensure no resulting engine damage.
One upgrade area that won’t cause a problem with warranty coverage is modifying your car’s exterior. These changes can range from appearance modifications to improved aerodynamics. Generally, any exterior change that doesn’t impact a mechanical system gets clearance as far as the warranty.
Changing your car’s exterior lighting won’t impact the warranty if you use quality components and don’t modify the electrical system. Perhaps you want improved headlights that illuminate farther than the factory units or prefer LED taillights for better noticeability. New lighting options are affordable and usually a DIY project.
Swapping a grille or adding a graphics kit may not increase actual performance, but cosmetic upgrades can make your car look faster when thoughtfully applied. Call these types of mods “performance improvements in your mind.”
Speaking of making your car look faster, a front air diffuser or rear spoiler will undoubtedly do the trick. However, there’s a practical purpose to these types of changes: improved aerodynamics. In truth, increased downforce or better airflow management won’t matter much on the street, but those who spend time on the track may notice a difference.
Changing the exhaust system is another popular modification, but owners must be cautious about the type of alteration. Generally, modifying anything exhaust-related between the engine and the catalytic converter should be avoided. X-pipe and H-pipe conversions can be appealing because of the extra horsepower and more distinctive exhaust notes, but these can also affect emissions and other systems. Instead, stick with post-catalytic converter (cat-back) changes.
A cat-back exhaust system refers to the portion of the exhaust pipes and mufflers that run from behind the catalytic converter to the back of the vehicle. Aftermarket cat-back systems typically use larger-diameter tubing, less restrictive mufflers, and smoother routing than restrictive factory exhaust parts. The upgrades reduce back pressure, which allows engine exhaust to escape more freely. This boosts horsepower and torque while producing a deeper, more pronounced exhaust tone. Typically, a cat-back exhaust won’t cause warranty problems. However, checking with the dealer or warranty administrator before making any changes is always a good idea.
Exhaust tips are fittings mounted at the rear ends of exhaust pipes for mostly aesthetic purposes. Aftermarket tips come in various shapes, sizes, and designs to alter the visual appearance of the exhaust outlet. Popular options include carbon fiber, black chrome, and polished metal tips extending a few inches past the rear bumper. They simply bolt on to tailpipe ends, allowing easy customization of the rear styling cues. Some exhaust tips will also add a more throaty exhaust note.
Modifying the suspension is all about enhancing vehicle dynamics. Such steps can help with cornering or give the car a more solid feel. Often, such changes are accompanied by lowering the vehicle for a more aggressive look. When complying with a factory or extended warranty, you don’t want any suspension changes that require cutting into or welding factory components. Modifications that use existing fittings are the way to go. Review the warranty terms to confirm there are no restrictions on suspension upgrades.
Aftermarket shocks improve a vehicle’s handling and ride quality compared to what comes from the factory. Selecting higher quality components provides better damping, while some units allow a driver to customize the settings to meet their specific needs. The right shock absorber upgrade improves cornering, braking, ride comfort, and overall control.
Wheels and tires remain one of the best ways to enhance a vehicle’s capabilities and appearance without jeopardizing warranty coverage. Ensure you buy quality components (wheels and tires greatly influence safety) and stay within the recommended size range for your car.
There are three key reasons to swap your car’s original wheels. Larger diameter rims and lower-profile tires improve handling and braking through better grip. Meanwhile, aftermarket wheels can be lighter, reducing weight and improving suspension response. In addition, custom wheels allow owners to add a personal touch to their cars.
Owners looking to enhance a car’s handling and braking can often achieve these goals by upgrading to high-performance tires. Grippier rubber compounds and sophisticated tread patterns offer more traction, responsiveness, and control. Tire upgrades aren’t always about more engaging driving, as many owners have to deal with snowy and icy conditions. A dedicated set of winter tires can significantly improve traction, stability, and safety during extreme conditions.
Owning a car often involves compromise. Faster travel means being less fuel efficient. Getting more features and capabilities requires spending more money. The list of give and take is almost endless.
Likewise, choosing performance upgrades that don’t void warranty coverage involves striking a balance. That sophisticated ECU tune may dial up the horsepower and torque, but it won’t serve you well if the engine doesn’t have warranty protection. Instead, find a middle ground that meets both needs. Carefully weigh the risks versus the rewards when going beyond manufacturer specifications.
A reputable extended warranty company understands that enthusiasts enjoy modifying their rides and offers programs to accommodate certain upgrades. For example, Endurance provides coverage for vehicles with a suspension lift. There are other options as well.
As we’ve covered, there are many ways to upgrade your car. But none of these efforts protect against breakdowns and surprise repair bills. That’s why many car owners have enhanced their rides with an auto protection plan from Endurance.
There’s an option for just about every budget. Choose powertrain coverage for your car’s most essential systems, or select a comprehensive plan that comes close to a new car warranty. There are in-between programs that balance cost and protection.
Peace of mind also comes from standard benefits like 24/7 roadside assistance (with towing coverage and lockout assistance), rental car reimbursement, and trip interruption support. In addition, Endurance customers enjoy a 30-day free-look period. If you are dissatisfied with your coverage or the customer service we offer, you can cancel for a prompt refund of your payment. After that period, we allow cancellation at any time with a prorated refund (see plan terms for full details).
Discover all the advantages of Endurance Warranty by requesting a FREE online quote or visiting our online store for instant quote and coverage details. You can also call (800) 253-8203 for personalized assistance to speak with an Endurance plan advisor.
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Cat-back exhausts, wheels, tires, suspension, lighting, and exterior accessories like splitters typically don’t void warranties when installed properly. Manufacturer ECU tunes also maintain coverage.
Aftermarket tunes may void engine warranty coverage. However, some automakers offer ECU tunes that provide mild performance gains without violating warranty terms.
Wheels, tires, shocks, cat-back exhausts, lighting, exterior styling upgrades, and manufacturer-approved parts/tunes allow added performance or customization without warranty conflicts.
Yes, installing an aftermarket turbocharger kit alters critical engine systems like air intake and emissions, changes that violate most factory warranty and extended warranty terms. It’s best to avoid this mod if warranty protection for the engine is essential.
Endurance provides a wide range of plans covering vehicle repairs and certain modifications. Please refer to your specific vehicle service contract for more details.
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It’s in this context that Steve Moak thinks he can help.
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In the current study, five structures of the ERK5 kinase domain co-crystallized with ERK5 inhibitors are reported. Interestingly, three of the compounds bind at a novel allosteric binding site in ERK5, while the other two bind at the typical ATP-binding site.
Our results indicate that overexpression of MAPK7 in human OS cells could promote cell proliferation, migration and invasion, whereas knockdown of MAPK7 expression had the opposite effect. All the results suggest that MAPK7 may serve as a potent target for drug development.
Statin mediated ERK5 activation and the resulting decrease in cardiac endothelial cell permeability may contribute to the cardioprotective effects of statins in reducing doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity.
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Here you go! You have acquired a great body of information on the subject of juicing. This is a great way to ingest all of the vitamins, minerals and nutrients your body needs every day. Read more to learn about how juicing can benefit you!
If you want a healthy juice, use dark green vegetables as a base. Juices ought to be comprised of somewhere between 1/2 and 3/4 chard, broccoli, spinach or related items. Make the rest of your juice using fruit you like for a great taste.
For the sweetest, best tasting apple juice, use the ripest apples you can find. You can used bruised apples, just cut out the bruised parts. Some varieties suitable for juicing are Gala, Rome, and Delicious. Any of these will produce juice that has rich taste.
Leafy greens, such as kale or spinach, are among the healthiest ingredients for juicing. Shoot for making your juices contain around 50-75% greens, and then throw in some other vegetables and fruits for flavoring. Green based juices are much healthier than those made with fruits, which are more sugary.
Don’t gulp your drinks down. Instead, drink them slowly. Enjoy the taste of your beverage, and appreciate each of its flavors. Let saliva mix with your juice in order to begin digestion.
It’s fine to prepare juice to store in the fridge, but you must take care to prevent it from turning a different color. People are naturally going to assume that brown juice is bad. You can prevent discoloration by mixing in a few teaspoonfuls of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Although the added lemon juice will not interrupt the intended flavor, it will work to prevent the color change that is so unappealing.
To fight against any type of bladder or urinary tract problem, you should mix up some cranberries into any juice recipe you’re drinking. Make some cranberry juice if you exhibit any symptoms.
Consult your physician before you make anything other than a vegetable juice if you have diabetes or hypoglycemia. The sugar levels in your blood can rapidly increase by sugars from fruit. It is a good idea to keep a close eye on how much fruit juice you are taking for medical reasons. Stick to vegetables that will give you plenty of nutrients without aggravating a medical issue.
When it comes to juicing, observe your body’s reactions. You could drink a juice that doesn’t jive with your system. If a specific juice makes you queasy or you find your stomach churning, study the ingredients for anything unusual. Use smaller amounts to condition your body to those ingredients.
Ginger is an incredible food which can help soothe gastrointestinal upset. You can add some ginger root to juices to add flavor, as well. It also has anti-inflammatory effects, helping to reduce swelling in your throat due to acid reflux or in your stomach as a result of ulcers.
A tired, aching body can get an instant pick-me-up by drinking homemade juice! Juice provides many nutrients that can help to ease joint pain, aid memory or even slow down cell death due to free radicals.
Juice and drink immediately! In order to reap the optimum benefits from juicing, drink immediately after making. The longer you put off drinking it, the less nutrition your body will receive. You should drink any juice you make as soon as it is done.
One important juicing technique is to add produce you may not find palatable and mask its taste by adding items you enjoy. You want to do this so you’re filling your body up with the nutrients it needs. You can cover up a lot of unfavorable tastes with lemons and apples.
Juice fruits and vegetables for another way to get the nutrients you need from those foods. Juicing provides you with the energy you need to exercise, and gives you protein that helps to build muscle. If your exercise routine is on the harder side, opt for vegetables and fruits that replenish electrolytes after your workout, and whey protein powder can be added to help rebuild muscle fibers.
Creating “signature” drinks or taste-testing competitions are fun ways to involve the entire family in the juicing process. The child can wash produce while the adult chops it.
Constipation can be battled easily by juicing, so pick up some beetroot, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, fennel, figs, grapes, lettuce, papaya or parsnips to clear out your system. Consuming fresh juice daily is a great way to solve chronic constipation.
One important thing to keep in mind when making juice is that different fruits have at least minor differences. Some fruits, such as a citrus varieties, require special equipment to efficiently extract the juice. Use caution when juicing with melons, because these fruits don’t taste as good in a mixture.
Before eating, drink some juice. Your body will absorb more vitamins and minerals from the juice when you haven’t eaten for awhile and are feeling empty. This will decrease your hunger and lead to you eating less.
Try to refrain from using fruits that are excessively sweet in your homemade juices. Remember that the juice you produce will be concentrated, so very sweet fruits will deliver a powerful sugar punch that could cause a blood sugar spike. Instead of sugary fruits, try juicing a few vegetables. The sweetness of fruit juices should be added to your vegetable juices very moderately, to avoid causing high glucose levels.
When you are juicing veggies, use veggies that you like eating. If you already enjoy eating the foods, then drinking the juice won’t be a problem at all. By starting with flavors that you know you enjoy, will enjoy the juice more!
If you can throw whole fruits in your juicer, do not forget to take out the pits from certain fruits before juicing them. If not, you will be getting a big repair bill in the future. You will also want to core apples in order to remove seeds before you put it in the juicer, because apple seeds are known to contain a small amount of cyanide.
Besides making a food that increases your nutritional intake and overall health, juicing leaves you with a tasty drink as well. By using these tips, you can juice like a pro quickly to get more out of your money and time.


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Department of Computer Science AGH and IBM Software Laboratory in Krakow invite to Krakow Quantum Informatics Seminar (KQIS)
• understand and discuss current problems in quantum informatics,
• discuss new quantum computing technologies,
• exchange ideas and research results,
• integrate information across different research teams,
• build a community around quantum informatics.
Venue: Centrum Informatyki (D17) ul. Kawiory 21, 30-055 Kraków, room 1.19
Tuesday, 19th of November, 2019, 9:30-11:00
Zbigniew Kąkol, Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, AGH, Krakow
Topic: Topological Insulators – in search of new materials for microelectronics/information technology
The discovery of topological insulators (TI) has sparked extensive investigations of new materials with nontrivial topological order i.e. where change of topological order results in metallic or even superconducting states that are protected against dopants, defects, and impurities. The metallic surface states, with the characteristic Dirac like linear dispersion relation are due to non-trivial topology of the electronic structure. The dissipationless spin currents that exists in the topological surface state in equilibrium are expected to be useful for low energy consumption spintronics devices and attracts strong interest from the innovative technology industry.
This talk gives general description of physical properties of TI followed by brief, nonmathematical, introduction to the density functional theory (DFT) which is currently the most successful method for studying the electronic structure of matter. DFT is effectively exploit in solid state physics, physical chemistry, modern electronics, and other fields were the understanding of materials properties on the atomic scale is a necessity. It works for atoms, molecules, solids, liquids and plasmas. It became very popular since it provides a useful balance between accuracy and computational costs.

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