Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow. Ban negativity Even if you need to challenge yourself for […]
Life is busy, there never seems to be enough hours in the day, and the to-do lists continually seem to grow. When we lose sight of the important things in life and begin to place too much emphasis on the trivial things, it disrupts the balance and we find ourselves ending our days feeling drained and depleted. We also find ourselves to be irritable and cranky towards our spouse or […]
Distorted, mixed-up, and outright false memories can happen to anyone of any age. As our frontal lobes age, however, these types of confused and muddled memories become more likely to happen. Our frontal lobes help us to pay attention, store and retrieve information, and organize our memories. Older frontal lobes don’t work quite as well as they did when they were younger, requiring us to put in more effort to […]
Let us brainstorm some answers to the question, “What does it mean to be low key?” Here are some ideas (feel free to add your own comments): To be low key is to… Prefer the shadows rather than the spotlight Remain humble in everything Not take anything too seriously Treat everyone the same and with respect Resist the urge to show off Be patient Have a positive, easygoing attitude Despise […]
What is bias? Break it down into three components that are often referred to as the “ABCs” of bias. The “A,” or affective component, is what we would call prejudice, or negative feelings toward a person that are based on his or her group membership. The “C” or cognitive component is stereotypes, or generalizations about a group, and the “B,” or behavioral component, is discrimination, or the actual actions taken […]
Criticism is part and parcel of living in this the world. First, how to deal with angry criticism. You’ve rubbed someone the wrong way, or crossed their path during an angry streak. Dig for the softer emotion beneath their anger. Angry criticism almost always means the critic feels hurt in some way. One key thing to remember during these times: anger is a secondary emotion—it’s a reaction to and an expression of […]
Money Makes the World Go Around People often say that “money is not everything but everything is money.” And it’s true – in the grand scheme of things, money doesn’t mean all that much. But that doesn’t mean it’s unimportant. In fact, having a lot of money can make a big difference in your life. Think about what you could do with an extra $1,000 per month. You could afford to pay […]
If you’ve ever been through a bad breakup, you know that the struggle is real. For the weeks (or possibly months, if it was a really bad one) that follow, life can be rough, but there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Don’t believe me? Just look around. Most people you see have all gone through the pain of a breakup at least once before. They survived […]
A healthy person as they age has good mental health, which includes having a positive outlook, staying socially connected, and managing stress effectively. Maintaining good mental health can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and other age-related conditions. Regular sleep patterns: Regular sleep patterns are important for maintaining good health as people age. Consistently getting 7-8 hours of sleep per night can help reduce the risk of chronic conditions […]
In today’s constantly connected world, finding solitude has become a lost art. We tend to equate a desire for solitude with people who are lonely, sad, or have antisocial tendencies. But seeking solitude can actually be quite healthy. In fact, there are many physical and psychological benefits of spending time alone. Close Your Door. It’s simple, but can be very effective. The sign reads “I’m editing or writing. If the police are […]
