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Can a simple statement really get you motivated to start, do, or improve something you’re putting off? Let’s find out. Think of something you desire to be different, or feel challenged about following through on. See or feel it in your mind’s eye. Really connect with it. Now, say to yourself, gently and truthfully: “I can do better than this.” First things first—remove … [Read more...] about Need to Amp Up Your Motivation and Commitment?

Last week, a close friend attended one of my bi-weekly senior "talks" and as I stood in front of the ten or twelve people in attendance, sharing, I noticed that my friend had a kind of grimace on her face. When I passed the hand-outs to everyone, and the real discussion began, we explored the way seniors have lost the art of communication and do not know how to talk to each … [Read more...] about Let’s Help Each Other Live Our Best Life

One of the benefits of having worked as a pharmacist as long as I did was the opportunity to get to know and understand retirees and their lifestyle. What I learned from them has had a huge impact on my thinking about how to get the most out of the mature years. As I interacted with them I used to think that if every person contemplating retirement had a chance to deal with … [Read more...] about How To Keep The Bloom On Your Retirement Rose

When I was coaching and working with people on yearly business planning it was so daunting to look at a 12-month plan and even more daunting to imagine sticking to it. People would get excited about the plan and at the same time, they wanted to give up because imagining the end result in 365 days was overwhelming. One of my mentors shared with me the “90-Hustle”. That was a … [Read more...] about 5 Step Formula To Make Anything Happen

Can you always practice right thinking? I don’t know. But you CAN always practice adjusting your thoughts to right thinking. The thing to know – the “trick,” if you want to call it that – is to KNOW that you DO and CAN influence the Law of Attraction in your regard and in each moment… with right thinking. Law of Attraction is receptive, not reluctant. We imagine; and the Law … [Read more...] about Trained Thought More Powerful Than Untrained

I came into my office yesterday and found several messages from people eager to "help" with or "in" our senior community.  As office assistant and activities coordinator, I am always up for something new to share and do with the residents of our fifty-five plus community. Trouble is, when most folks hear fifty-five plus, their minds only manage to get to fifty-seven. Sixty if … [Read more...] about Those “Other” Seniors

Who would have thought that food quality and how we prepare it can have a profound impact on our mental health? I believe many who suffer from mental health issues could see improvement in mood and energy levels [without medications], just by changing their diet to a properly prepared, nutrient-dense diet. Can it really be that simple? Neurotransmitters are often called the … [Read more...] about Maintaining Optimal Mental And Physical Wellness

Gum  disease is common in older people and may become more common in Alzheimer's disease because of a reduced ability to take care of oral hygiene as the disease progresses. A recent study set out to determine whether gum disease is associated with increased dementia severity and greater progression of cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer's disease. The presence of gum … [Read more...] about Gum Disease, Love And Alzheimer’s