Advocating Non-Traditional Lifelong Growth and Productivity
Where do you experience most of your life? Is the majority of activity outside of you or inside your mind?
I was with a person who, as other times before, talked about what’s perceived as wrong in her life, wrong with others, and recounted past events shared from a negative perspective. Yet, I didn’t have the same experience of this as I’ve had prior times. … [Read more...] about Maybe It Is All in Your Mind
I received some inspiring feedback from those who downloaded and read my soon to be published book I’m Not Goin’ There: A Gutsy Girlfriend Guide for Boomer Women Who Don’t Want to Spend Their Golden Years Cuddling With Their Cats. I appreciate everyone who took the time to read and comment. The following response is from a prominent medical … [Read more...] about I’m Not Goin’ There: Gutsy Girlfriend Feedback
Perimeopause is the phase a woman experiences leading up to menopause. This can occur in your 40s, however, perimenopause can start as early as age 35. It can last just a few months or a few years. There is no way to tell in advance how long it will last or how long it will take you to go through it.
During the perimenopuase phase, a woman may experience irregular … [Read more...] about Perimenopause and Menopause
Elderly Can Be as Fast as Young in Some Brain Tasks, Study Shows
Both children and the elderly have slower response times when they have to make quick … [Read more...] about New Research For February, 2012
I will admit it; I have been very careless in certain areas, as in my eating habits and getting enough exercise. For the past year I have allowed emotional hurts to slow me down and cause me to withdraw from my usual busy pace. NO MORE! That ATTITUDE has come to an end!
I usually eat what I want. Luckily, I enjoy lots of veggies and fruits. One thing that might … [Read more...] about It’s Never Too Late!!!
There are several links I want to bring to your attention:
******New Evidence That Caffeine Is a Healthful Antioxidant in Coffee. The current issue of Life Extension magazine has a great article on the benefits of coffee. Predictably, LEF is selling coffee using a process that does not eliminate or reduce natural antioxidants. I've tried it and it … [Read more...] about New Research for January, 2012
Recognizing that you probably already know…….
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve" is more than a saying, it means you know that a thought, clearly pictured in your mind is a very powerful tool that can actually make that thought become a reality in your life. Using that as a backdrop ask yourself, "What can I do to achieve a greater sense of … [Read more...] about Creating Financial Security in Your Life
I did something last week that I’ve never done and I’m so glad that I did! I finished the plansfor my funeral service! I had intended to do it before but this is something that one can delay for any reason. The truth is, it is easier on everyone if this is taken care of before a death. That way, everyone, including the family and the funeral director, knows exactly … [Read more...] about Taking Care of the Inevitable
There seems to be a sign outside of every pharmacy encouraging you to "Get Your Flu/Shingles/Whooping Cough/Whatever Shot Today", and the invitation is heeded, especially by the elderly who have been convinced they are particularly vulnerable to the flu or whatever health concern has been whipped into public hysteria.
I can understand if the black plague or other … [Read more...] about Vaccinations: What Should You Do?
Trying to be positive when that’s not how you feel is kind of like being hungry with a plate of food in front of you, but allowing yourself only a few or no bites. And then there’s the guilt, right?
Sometimes it can feel frustrating to me to practice what I preach: Look for and aim at the positive aspects and a positive attitude in each moment for your own … [Read more...] about Does Trying to Be Positive Ever Annoy You?
