There are many benefits to learning throughout the course of one’s life. Research studies have shown that keeping your brain engaged not only improves functioning and memory, but can also help to stave off both mental and physical ailments. It keeps you young mentally and physically. It also keeps you Read more…
By now, most of us know that it only takes a few seconds upon meeting someone to form an impression of that person. That impression can make all the difference in whether or not we are perceived as intelligent and competent, if we get hired, what kind of service we Read more…
We all go about our daily lives often not stopping to think about what’s really important to us. Our daily routines are often the same, and it seems there is not enough time to really sit down and think about what would be in our best interests, what would feed Read more…
Today I want to discuss your mindset and building confidence, having a confident attitude. Having confidence and believing in yourself can take you very far in life, further than you could possibly imagine. Whatever your goal, being confident, keeping a clear and positive focus, and eliminating negativity can mean the Read more…
I’ve had several conversations recently with friends, colleagues and acquaintances about what they consider their biggest challenges on a day-to-day basis. It probably won’t come as a surprise that time – or the lack of it – is often right at the top of the list. Whether it is time Read more…
Today, let’s talk about what’s right with you. Yes, what’s right. Too often, we get caught up in what isn’t working in ourselves, or our lives, and forget to appreciate what does work, and works well. Sometimes we’re overly critical of ourselves. Or we expect perfection and are harshly critical Read more…
Everyone is busy these days. We’re juggling family, home, work, school and social obligations with the never-ending list of things “to-do” we have on our plate – grocery shopping, household tasks, and getting the kids to the dentist. Some of us may be concerned with getting Mom or Dad to Read more…
Remember Popeye growing up? Turns out he was on to something. Spinach is a nutrition powerhouse. It’s got fiber, and is packed with vitamins, minerals, and is also a good source of iron. Dark leafy greens are an important source of beta-carotene, a disease-fighting antioxidant, that research shows to be Read more…
Have you been thinking about making a change in yourself, or your circumstances, for a while? Do you question (or maybe even secretly doubt) that making this change is possible? Or have you attempted making a change, maybe more than once, only to find yourself slipping back into old patterns, Read more…
I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions. In fact, I stopped making them years ago. The main reason is that I have found over time that if I need to make a positive change in my life, I will do it when I am ready and not a moment before. Read more…