Alternatives to Student Loan Debt Cassandra George Sturges, MA, MA, Psy.D I am writing this for any person who is contemplating as to whether or not taking out a college student loan is a wise decision; looking back this is what I would have done instead of taking out student loans… I would have volunteered or found any job in my field to determine if I was suited for the job. The field of social work is a save-the-world-fantasy-job, but after a few years you learn that you have no c... Read Full Story

Reduce Student Loan Debt Cassandra George Sturges, MA, MA, Psy.D If you are contemplating right now, this very moment, as to whether or not you should take out a college student loan, please read this article before making your decision. I am over $150,000 in college student loan debt. I have 5 college degrees, an associate, a bachelor, 2 masters and a doctorate degree and there isn't a single day that goes by that I wonder whether or not I would have been better off being a crack-he... Read Full Story

Movie Review: The Blind Side is a must See By Cassandra George Sturges MA, MA, Psy.D The movie "The Blind Side" touched my heart and soul and is one of the most inspirational movies I have ever seen. I give this movie an A+++ and strongly recommend that everyone go and see it. I love this movie because the blind side can be interpreted as not only the things or people that we are incapable of seeing—but also the things that we must consciously choose not to see if we wish to reach our f... Read Full Story

  Reduce Wrinkles and Improve Brain Functioning By, Cassandra George Sturges MA, MA, Psy. D Every woman has some type of body image issues. Some women want to be smaller; some women want longer hair, some women want to remove facial hair, some women want whiter teeth, but whatever your issue is—I think that most women would agree that looking youthful, radiant , rested and fresh is what builds a woman's confidence and self-esteem. The foods that I am going to share with you will re... Read Full Story

Has Maureen Dowd gone Rogue? Cassandra George Sturges MA, MA, Psy.D In Sunday 's November 22, 2009, New York Times column is Maureen Dowd suggesting that President Barack Obama quit his job as the Commander and Chief of the United States in the time of an economic meltdown, two wars, and trying to reform healthcare to write a book about his presidential candidacy for the Democratic party for monetary gain at the expense of all the people who voted to support him the way Sarah Palin qu... Read Full Story

Movie Precious ain't so Precious By Cassandra George Sturges, MA, MA, Psy.D Media critics have hyped the performances of Mo'Nique and Gabourey Sidbe as Academy Award winning performances, but I thought that the performances were standard and overall, I gave the movie Precious a letter grade of C+. First foremost, I must admit that I am a diehard Mo'Nique fan. I think that she is gorgeous, beautiful, inspirational and funny as hell. But in the movie Precious, Mo'Nique, simply pla... Read Full Story

The Roach and The Spider By Cassandra George Sturges, MA, MA, Psy.D From the corner of my eye, while brushing my teeth, I noticed a spider crawling down the wall less than twelve inches from my face. I screamed hysterically in fear of the spider. After I calmed down, I told the spider that as long as it did not come any closer, I was willing to let it live. I sang spider songs and told the spider that I expected it to be gone by the time I got home from work. When I got home from work... Read Full Story

How to Find your Purpose in Life By Cassandra George Sturges, MA, MA, Psy. D Are you frustrated with where you are now in life? Do you hate your job? Do you hate the classes that you are taking? Are you confused about your college major? Are you simply frustrated and unhappy with where you are in your life now? I promise that I can help you find the path to your purpose in life. It is never too late to begin a journey of self-discovery and personal development. But before you embark ... Read Full Story

How to Attract the Perfect Mate By, Cassandra George Sturges, MA, MA, Psy.D Authentik Beauty Love Lesson Plan:     How to Attract the Perfect Mate. If you are seriously ready to meet the perfect mate for you, try this exercise. I guarantee you that it will work --if you follow the instructions carefully-- within 3 years. Materials Needed: Gray linen paper, pen with green ink, and silver metal container with lid, red ribbon. This method that I am about to share w... Read Full Story

Why Men and Women Love Differently By Cassandra George Sturges MA, MA, Psy.D One of the most unfortunate aspects about human thinking is that they assume that differences in objects, people, places, concepts or things means that one is innately superior and one is innately inferior to the other. I don't think that a bird's ability to fly is superior to a fish's ability to swim underwater. Nature gives each species what it needs to be successful, reproduce, and adapt to its optimal livi... Read Full Story