Optimizing Health
Sleepless in Boston
Have you ever woken up at midnight and tossed and turned until 3:00 a.m.? Or does it take you forever to settle at night once your head has hit the pillow and you end up laying awake for a few hours before drifting off? It’s happening to . . .
Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART)
I was introduced to Anne Lynch by a friend of mine. She had taken an online class with Anne to manage her chronic pain, and she recognized that I could benefit from taking a class to combat stress and help with getting a better night’s sleep. Anne Lynch founded Know More Stress, a company . . .
Aging Forces Changes in the Way to Get Things Done
As we age, every day tasks can become more challenging. We are forced to adapt, to find new ways of doing things. Like using a heavy vacuum and carrying it up stairs . . .
No News is Good News?
Listening less to traditional news and finding positive stories to read has helped my outlook. There is such a thing as vicarious traumatization and it can happen when you witness traumatic events in the news. This article provides more positive news resources you might want to consider . . .
Dry January: A New Year’s Resolution
As the confetti settles and the New Year begins, it’s time for me to consider a New Year’s Resolution. It can be a great way to focus on self-improvement and personal goals. Many aim to lose weight, eat healthier, start an exercise regimen, or get more sleep. Some, like me this year, will embark on a journey called “Dry January.” Dry January is a . . .
Gratefulness
Whether shown in a thank you note or an end-of-year reflection, being grateful has positive benefits. When we focus on the things we are grateful for, we focus on what we have rather than what we lack. And the more we . . .
Kindness Starts with Me
On a recent flight, it hit me. I’d heard it spoken many times, but this time, I actually listened. In an emergency, securely place your oxygen mask over your mouth and nose, and ensure your mask is fitted before helping anyone else. It starts with me . . .
Bucket Lists
Unlike Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson in the movie, Bucket List, my focus is not on checking things off before I die. My focus is on living. My bucket list helps me live with intention to enjoy the journey of all my days. And as it turns out, creating one helps with aging and mental health . . .
Discover the World of Podcasts
In a world full of headlines, sound bites, and 280 character posts, sometimes you want “the rest of the story.” You know, something in depth.
Welcome to the world of podcasts. . .
Lift Things Up and Put Them Down
As I watched my groceries being stuffed into bags in the supermarket check out line, it reminded me of an endless amount of clowns coming out of a small VW bug. Only in this case, it was the opposite - items being added as if the bag had no bottom. Just how many more things were going to be put in, and . . .
Take a Cold Shower
For a person who doesn’t like to jump into a pool unless it’s 80 degrees, the thought of taking a cold shower is less than inviting. So when my husband greeted me in the morning with, “We’ve got a problem with the hot water tank,” my heart sank.
It’s the Thought that Counts
Gift Giving. It’s a time when we consider another person’s interests, preferences, and needs to choose a thoughtful gift. It’s a form of showing . . .
Use It or Lose It
If you ask my husband, he’d tell you I’ve always been a master communicator - especially when it comes to listing out chores that need to be done around the house. But I wanted to make it official. A Master of Arts in Communication degree would be the ticket! I decided to . . .
There’s more to salad than just iceberg
I love salad and eat one pretty much every single day. However, eating the same classic salad with iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and green pepper needs a shake-up every once in a while. How about changing up the base - the greens themselves…
If the Steps Aren’t on Your Fitbit, Did They Even Happen?
Walking has so many health benefits, and using a FitBit™ or other activity monitoring device is a great motivator. It’s the game of hitting those 10,000 steps . . .
Expired. Expired. Expired.
No, I’m not talking about a vehicle’s warranty . We’re talking . . .
Does it Really Boil Down to Who Gets the Clicker First?
Months after the decision had been made and the retirement papers had been submitted, it hit me. And I was panicked!