Being thankful is more than having good manners; it can be a game-changer for your entire mindset. By consciously appreciating what you have, you can shift your focus to the positive aspects of your life and find joy in the present moment. Benefits of Finding Gratitude Every Day Reduces Stress When you focus on what...
Read more >>Have you ever met someone who can effortlessly start a conversation with anyone anywhere without it seeming creepy or forced? My mother-in-law has this gift. Whether we’re waiting in line at the store or sitting in a coffee shop, she can strike up a conversation with anyone and make them feel like they’ve known each...
Read more >>Have you ever felt that your thoughts don’t count, and your voice falls on deaf ears? Nothing stings more than realizing that the person ignoring you is someone near and dear. Lately, I found out the hard way – my good friend turned out to be a narcissist. Narcissism has become a buzzword permeating modern...
Read more >>What’s the one thing that can ruin the best-laid vacation plans – besides rain? From personal experience, I’ll tell you… Someone in your group takes a fall. For almost 35 years, my college pals and I have been taking an annual weekend getaway to a sunny destination. This year, we chose Florida, with its warm...
Read more >>Exercise can be scary if you’ve ever had an injury, have pain when you walk, or aren’t feeling stable on your feet. After a nasty fall in her kitchen a few years ago, my mom had a fractured hip. She wasn’t sure she’d ever see the inside of a gym again. But then we discovered...
Read more >>Plant-based diets can be incredibly healthy and nutritious, but one of the biggest challenges for plant-based eaters is finding reliable sources of protein. Protein plays a vital role in your health and well-being, so you must include adequate amounts of it every day. To help fill the gap in protein sources, plant-based eaters turn to...
Read more >>We’ve all been there. You argue with someone, and you can still feel your blood boiling the next day. Instead of letting it go, you hold on to disagreement. Letting it fester, growing like poison in your veins. Left unchecked, the argument saps you of your strength until you’re weakened beyond recovery. Maybe a bit...
Read more >>For many of us, the holiday season is filled with joy and celebration. But for others, it can be a painful reminder of what has been lost or can no longer be celebrated. Whether you’re missing loved ones, struggling with financial hardships, or feeling out of sorts, there are ways to still get into the...
Read more >>November 13 is World Kindness Day. Kindness Day aims to promote good deeds and remind us of kindness’s benefits. This day also allows us to ponder one of humanity’s most enduring principles – kindness. Kindness is more than just a nice feeling after doing something generous or considerate. Kindness is a deliberate action from a...
Read more >>As we grow older, our brains change, and we tend to become more forgetful. However, how can you tell if your memory lapses are a symptom of normal forgetfulness or a sign of something more severe? Memory loss and distortion can occur at any age, even in healthy people. The following are seven types of...
Read more >>When we were younger, spending the day playing sports and the night taking on a serious mental school challenge was doable. Your brain was flexible, quick, and agile. My daughter plays volleyball at a highly academic division one college. Last Sunday afternoon, I watched her go toe-to-toe on the court for five sets. Her team...
Read more >>Every morning I clip my trusty step counter to my waistband, intending to reach the magic number of 10,000. My attention to this detail has been primarily to reduce my waistline. Little did I know I’d also been reducing my risk for dementia. What is Dementia Dementia is the irreversible loss of cognitive function –...
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