the gift of thankfulness

The gift of thankfulness

It’s finally here!  No, not the snow that falls this time of year, but the beginning of the holiday season.  Thanksgiving typically marks the start, although it certainly seems as if it’s already begun with holiday advertising in full swing.  Most of the retail world can’t capitalize on Thanksgiving, so they skip over it to … Read more

maintain and sustain your brain

Maintain & Sustain your Brain

Focusing on brain awareness this month, let’s look at what I call the three S’s important to brain wellness:  Stress, Sleep and Socialization.  Each of these play an important role in our how to maintain and sustain your brain and how it functions daily and throughout your lifetime. While we understand stress in its various … Read more

negative thoughts block memories

Negative Thoughts

Negative thoughts block memories.  Most people agree a positive attitude is more desirable than a negative one.  But few truly understand the impact it has on their memory and overall wellness. I will always choose to be around a positive person if given the choice. Who would you rather spend a day or evening with- … Read more

being intentional creates lasting memories

Intentional Memories

Life goes by in a flash.  No one knows how many more days we have in this life.  But one thing is increasingly clear.  I want to make each day count and make intentional memories. There is a country song  Live Like You Were Dying by Tim McGraw.  I’m not a huge country fan, but I … Read more