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
It’s holiday time! Like me, if you want something done, just ask a busy person. Those who thrive under pressure, cannot say no, or prefer to live with more stress than others are often the do-ers of this world. But even they need to balance holiday stress. How to Balance Holiday Stress The organized, busy … Read more
What was I just going to say? It was right there on the tip of my tongue! Our memory is complex and when we try to do too many things at once, it interferes with the process. There are different types of memory. We may understand short and long term memory, but working memory is … Read more
Interruptions will kill your memory. We live in a multitasking world full of disruptions. Distractions interrupt our thoughts causing us to mentally and sometimes physically switch gears. We end up multitasking, hurrying, and not doing anything well. More importantly, we don’t remember. Bottom line is interruptions hurt memory. How Interruptions Hurt Memory I remind myself … Read more
Most of understand we should get moving and sleep well for better health. A new study shows it will help you live longer too. Get Moving A study recently published of over 200,000 Australian people aged 45 and over concluded replacing sedentary time with more active time or even sleep resulted in a longer life … Read more
“I can’t remember anything anymore!” complains an overworked, busy mom. “I didn’t forget, you never told me” says the elderly husband to his wife. Both these people are forgetful, but the situations are entirely different. While similar, this forgetfulness two ways are different in what they represent and how they are addressed. Forgetfulness Two Ways … Read more