Maybe it’s because I’m aging, work with older adults or have lost friends and family, but I’m increasingly aware of how limited our moments are in life. I want to maximize my moments. As I help others with their mind wellness, I clearly see a link between mind and body wellness. But there’s a deeper … Read more
Projects backed up, sink full of dishes, and another headache: enter the domino effect of procrastination. It makes us feel forgetful, guilty, rushed, anxious, tired, and cranky. Looking last week at the negative aspects, let’s now look at how we can eliminate procrastination from infecting our productivity. Occasionally we need to delay things to focus … Read more
“Yes, I’ll get to it” I say and mentally place this new item into the ever growing to-do list in my head. I write things down and use all the memory techniques I teach others, yet still things get put off…until they absolutely HAVE to get done. Yes, procrastination has reared its ugly head again … Read more
I love a good cheeseburger. But how apt am I to dig in if it means Alzheimer’s or another disease later in life? An American or Western diet is a poor choice for many reasons. It can lead to obesity, diabetes, vascular disease and even cognitive decline. A recent study sheds light on how our … Read more
March came roaring in like a lion last week literally and figuratively. While some of it was expected (snowstorms and deadlines), others weren’t (unforeseen urgent situations). Anticipated or not, they all added up to a stressful start to the month. Continuing our Mindful Winter Warm Up, it’s important to understand the stress of lionish weeks … Read more
We don’t necessarily think of 80 or 90 years olds easily using the latest devices or tech. But there’s no reason they can’t with just a few adaptations. Seniors and technology? Absolutely! They simply need to learn how to speak the language. Seniors & Tech Computer technology for anyone over 50 does not come naturally. … Read more