Winds are shifting, leaves are beginning to fall and school bells are ringing. These telltale end of summer signs may make us feel sad about the end of one season and the beginning of another. But it’s been a #SummerToRemember indeed, and I my hope you have plenty of memories to draw upon as autumn … Read more
This world and the people in it are not perfect. Circumstances often arise that we don’t want, wish for, or enjoy, but we can turn those lemons into life lemonade. What makes or breaks lemon moments is how we handle them. It’s not just about the unwanted times of life but how we choose to … Read more
Sleep can be refreshing and rejuvenating. But some people struggle with elusive sleep. Our heads hit the pillow after a long day and we just want to relax. We collapse, find that comfortable spot, and drift to dreamland. That’s the ideal situation, but for many, especially those who are older, sleep becomes more elusive with … Read more
It sneaks up like a preying lion and suddenly hits: the impact of sneaky stress. Out of nowhere we bark at our loved ones with short tempers. Even more subtle, it simmers slowly as we gradually gain weight and/or lose sleep and our thoughts swirl. Stress takes a toll on us physically and mentally and … Read more
Go out of your box, step into the uncomfortable, and challenge yourself. I teach and advocate this but can find it difficult to do myself. We all prefer familiar and what doesn’t require much effort, but that WILL NOT strengthen our mind and memories. The comfy way doesn’t create the cognitive reserve which will help … Read more
Surprise! Happy Birthday! Congratulations! Our sentiments flow with monumental markers of time: birthdays, anniversaries, graduations etc. We celebrate memorably as these important milestones of life mark our lives. But even better is knowing these social events will help strengthen our memories. The special moments of life provide an opportunity to be with those we love … Read more