What we put into our mind matters. Subsequently, who we listen to impacts what we put into our mind. There are many voices in this world telling us what to do. When we are kids, it’s our parents. In school it’s our teachers; as an adult, it’s someone typically we care about or find interesting. … Read more
Show of hands: whose life is going precisely as planned with only good things happening? Anyone? Not sure I see many hands raised. Maybe your life is like mine and others-it doesn’t always go according to script. The path is not always smooth and curve balls often get thrown our way. What we do when … 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
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