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Are your holidays filled with loneliness? Do the days just feel like a lot of work? Is the meaning of the holidays lost? Has this just happened now that your children are out of the house and maybe you have been on your own for awhile? Holidays are definitely one of the most difficult times of the year, especially as we live out the last quarter of our lives.

Introduce interesting topics of conversation - good movies you've seen, places you've visited. If you're stuck, ask the other person something - Do you have children? Did you get away over the [holidays]? Have you read [the latest bestseller]? Where do you work? Any of these questions will get ...

Christmas has a knob. Use It! What does this mean? It means you have choices. It's your holiday and you can have it just the way you like it. Turn it on, turn it off. Turn it up, turn it down. Adjust the dial. Get rid of the static. It means you're free to celebrate or not, in exactly the ...

March is National Women's History Month and this year's theme is "Women Pioneering the Future". According to the National Women’s History Project, this includes both “pioneering women from US history, who led and won struggles for equality and civil rights, created and advanced educational ...March is National Women's History Month and this year's theme is "Women Pioneering the Future".

“Knowledge has infinite organizing power.” −Deepak Chopra I will be posting some important points to ponder over the coming days as you expect my next video blog, when I will introduce the first tool/discipline required to gain control over your thoughts, words and deeds: The first point: THOUGHTS ARE NOT FACTS.

Casey’s 5 years old and reminds me of Edith-Ann. She sometimes even stomps her foot and tosses her head. And that’s the truth! Casey’s what you’d call “high-maintenance.” She likes things to be just so, reacts strongly to what’s going on, and tends to get wound-up. We’ve been working on ...

People have different views about retirement age. Does your view hold that you should work beyond the typical retirement age, or even fail to retire at all? Whatever the view you may have, one thing is for sure: a significant working population of the Americans would wish to delay retirement beyond the traditional retirement age because of various factors.

When I moved to Sedona over four years ago, I unpacked a great deal of optimism and ignorance along with my personal belongings. Having just abandoned a high paying and prestigious corporate job in Chicago, for this “clean slate,” and no plan other than to give Sedona a whirl, the only certainty I possessed was that I had no idea what I was doing. Yet, like so many who come to Sedona, I anticipated greener pastures, which of course, was bereft of any basis in reality.nnOv

Vaping cannabis is rapidly becoming one of the most popular ways for people to enjoy marijuana around the world and here’s why! If you have ever woken up after smoking cannabis with a sore chest or lungs, coughing and your throat is sore, then chances are it’s the combustion from smoking that’s causing you issues. Before we had vaporizers, there weren’t a lot of different options when it came to how we enjoyed cannabis, but all that has changed over the last decade. Now, mor

How to Manage Penile Yeast Infection Yeast infections are often thought of as a female health issue but in reality, it can affect anyone, including men. If not treated, a penile yeast infection can lead to a wide range of uncomfortable, painful and rather embarrassing symptoms. The infection may spread into your bloodstream which may lead to serious complications. Over the counter medications are usually enough to clear up a yeast infection and some basic prevention measures

If you’re sitting down to write your New Year’s resolutions and they're looking a lot like last year’s, it’s time to try something different! What to do? How about developing your Intentionality? It's an emotional intelligence competency. It means saying what you mean and meaning what you ...

Down in the dumps, hopeless and helpless, feeling that all of your best days behind you or no one really cares? And on top of it all, you keep getting older. This is how many older people feel on a daily basis. Which is why depression represents one of our great fears of aging? Everyone has these feelings to some extent. There is no need to be ashamed of these feelings; they are justified and normal. The depth and duration of depression vary greatly among people. Severe dep

Do we have thoughts or do thoughts have us? We as human beings believe that who we consider ourselves to be are our thoughts (also our emotions, bodies, relationships, possessions, history). We also believe that we have thoughts. Neuroscience and the wisdom traditions say something else – our thoughts have us. In a new free e-Book 25 Reflections on a Happier Midlife and Beyond, Dr. Frank Bonkowski and I explore this question and many others touching on "midlife crisis" and happiness. A recipe for depression Here's a recipe for depression...

Does it matter what you wear? Of course it does! We want to be appropriately and comfortably dressed so it isn’t distracting. How can you court your honey when your waistband is too tight? How can you represent your client if the judge doesn’t allow women lawyers to appear in court in ...

Whether you've invited a military person, divorced friend, friend whose children are holidaying with their other parent, or a widowed or widowered parent or friend to your table for the holidays -- when everyone else is paired -- here are some things you can do to make your single guest more ...

As we all race to understand Emotional Intelligence, arguably the hottest thing on the business scene globally, there are many questions. As ‘Ask the EQ Expert’ for a business website, I’ve been asked:nn· Isn’t ‘Emotional Intelligence’ a ...

Semen and sperm are not synonyms. The sperm move through best semen enhancer which is a mixture of fluids that contain fructose and proteolytic enzymes. To prevent the body from confusing sperm with a foreign and harmful agent, semen contains specialized cells to protect them. NUTRITIONAL CONTENT FructosernVitamin C and Vitamin B12rnZinc, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium and PhosphorusrnFor those who "take care of themselves": a spoonful of semen contains about 20 calories. Seme

In her book, “Taking Charge: Your Life Patterns and Their Meaning,” Gudrun Burkhard writes: “It is important that the child’s feeling life should find fertile ground on which to grow. Such fertile soil can be provided by art or religion, but above all by loving authority which comes from ...

In today’s litigious society – and simply because you care – planning the holiday office party must include thoughts toward the safety of guests, especially if you’re serving liquor. Here are some tips to aid your planning: First of all, someone always gets assigned to PLAN the party, but you ...

The 13 basic things you need to grandchildren proof your home. Baby Boomers and those retiring have probably already heard these before, but just in case you haven’t: 1.) Pick up all breakables that little hands could reach or knock over 2.) Get baby locks for lower cabinets or drawers that you don’t want opened 3.) Secure any outside doors; especially those that go to the street or to a pool?

If you or a loved one suffered a stroke, we must remember the main thing: a diagnosis is not a sentence. Of course, it takes a lot of effort from a patient and his family to overcome this tragedy. Great importance here is attached to the understanding of what is happening. If a person is well informed, he or she is less afraid of an illness and is better able to cope with it. Stroke or acute cerebrovascular accident – is the most dangerous disease of the cerebral vessels. Ty

The holidays are coming. It means festivities and joy, but it can also mean stress, anger, resentment, family dynamics you're sick of, extra work at the office, grinding travel, amped-up kids, weather problems, and, because of all this stress on your immune system, illness. What can help? ...

Staying in touch … we say it so lightly, yet it’s an important concept for our wellness. Staying in touch with others, staying in touch with ourselves, and staying in actual physical touch with our lives are all important. One of the ways to reach relaxation and give ourselves some relief from ...

WHY HOME CARE? rnThere is some kind of saying somewhere by someone about a time for everything. There is also a saying about paying the piper. If, in a wise moment, you put the two together they answer the why should I get Palo Alto Home Care question. Let’s take a look at an example of what these two saying means. Hopefully you have paid the piper (Joe the owner of Piper Roofing) in May or June to take care of the leaky roof. It was expensive then but a lot less than it wo

If you've ever had a long-distance relationship with a guy, and lose ou t to a new woman he finds in his hometown, even though you two had a phenomenal relationship, you might find some new research interesting, hopefully even consoling. nnfMRI, functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, lets ...

Atlanta, GA - A Clayton County police sergeant returned home today after being involved in a serious car accident. Clinton Nicholas was apparently driving behind road crews in his police cruiser when he was unexpectedly struck by a delivery truck. Emergency crews airlifted Nicholas to the hospital for treatment following the accident; he suffered several broken ribs and it is expected to take at least a couple of months for a full recovery. Nicholas is a member of the SWAT te

What does R&R really mean and have you ever taken the time to do it? I think of "R&R" as "Rest" and "Reassess"; a little different spin on what we usually hear. Are you finding yourself caught just putting out fires? Is your desk piled with projects? Is your calendar full of appointments? ...

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Health insurance is complicated. It is no surprise that people are confused by the intricacies. Medicare and supplemental insurance prove to be no different than ordinary health insurance plans as it also comes with multiple puzzle pieces and supplements that leave little room for error. Choosing the wrong Medicare supplement and you are leaving yourself wide open for outrageous out of pocket costs. It is so important for Medicare eligible individuals to really compare the pl

Everywhere you look, people are living well into their eighties, nineties, and hundreds. These are the new elderly with a longer life expectancy, especially for women, increased mobility, and greater opportunities to enjoy their golden years. They are in addition to the generation of fifty- to seventy-individuals who retire and begin to adjust their lifestyles due to the constraints of aging and decreased health and agility. Every elderly person benefits from some extra under

Just before Christmas when I was 7 years old my dad died and I experienced a life altering paradigm shift. It was as if the curtains closed at the end of an act on the stage of my life and when they reopened, the scenery had completely changed leaving me feeling unsafe and bewildered. As a result, I can rationalize, deny and forget anything. It is a mechanism I employed to make sense my unfathomable reality. It helped me survive the grief and terror that threatened my sanity for decades and felt life threatening.

My maternal grandfather was the greatest! He could fix anything, from a wonderful breakfast with Mr. McGinty (the fairytale man who lived in the toaster); to refurbishing the old upright player piano I had to have. He rebuilt a collection of three vintage Rolls Royce’s from parts he ...

According to the American Latex Allergy Association, anywhere between 8% and 17% of all health care workers suffer from some sort of latex allergy. That’s a lot of people that must deal with allergies daily, and it’s a serious problem for medical facilities that have workers that need to protect themselves. That’s why many hospitals around the world have begun to stock nitrile gloves instead of latex. Both gloves fit similar purposes, but the nitrile gloves offer relief

Most children love to clean up along with you. In fact, much of the Montessori Method of early childhood education makes use of this fact. If you notice their "work", praise it, and take it seriously, you'll keep them interested and you might also instill some good future work habits. Don't tune ...

“She can’t possibly be that smart, she’s too pretty.” “He’s too old to think he can do that.” “She wasn’t raised to really work.” “Doesn’t he know that he’s handicapped; there’s no way he’ll be able to get there.” “My years won’t let me try that.” “I’ll stand out too much if I do or say that.”

Personal coaching has burst upon the scene. Everyone’s got one--even Jamie Lee. You think you might want one. But what do they do? Here’s one example of what coaching is all about. Charles M. Schultz, Creator of “Peanuts,” said: “I have always been grateful for the tolerance my parents showed ...

It can be very difficult to know what causes bad breath in adults as the offenders vary from person to person. There are several issues which can cause bad breath in adults. The key is to identify them and learn how to avoid them. The Types of Foods You Eat: One of the biggest reasons behind bad breath in adults is the foods we eat. Foods like: Acidic Foods. Garlic. Onions. These specific kinds of food have oils and these oil enter our bodies and move through our bloodstream.

If you're an introvert (about 10% of the population), the holidays can be a stressful time. Here are some things to keep in mind to make it more enjoyable for yourself. 1. Be sure and plan plenty of time for extra rest and time alone for recharging your batteries. 2. Don't accept every party ...

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder. It attacks the nervous system and advances into more severe stages over time. This disease is also known as shaking palsy or paralysis agitans. The characteristic symptoms of Parkinson’s disease include tremors, rigidity and issues with movement. The results of this ailment can be debilitating. Presently there are no diagnostic tests available to identify the Parkinson’s disease. Blood tests rarely show any abn

When my client Lorena was going through her divorce, she said she played the piano every night "until there wasn't an ounce left in me." John went out on his boat and listened to Rachmaninoff. Many of us turn to music when words are not enough, or there are no words. We listen to an opera, or ...

More than likely, you know someone who's been, or going to be, diagnosed with Dementia or Alzheimers. Watching a loved one slowly forget how to take care of themselves, as well as possibly forget who you are, is one of the hardest things to go through. Thankfully, new statistics are showing a decrease in dementia patients. Figuring out what's working effectively for each baby boomer is crucial for the health of future seniors. Keeping the rate of diagnosed dementia patients on a downward spiral is key.

“The Life Coaching professionals at the Life Coach Clinic helped me beyond measure,” says Dr. J. Jordan, a senior management consultant,” to achieve those overdue changes in my life and provided the foundations for successful new directions and personal fulfillment.” It’s for sure life isn’t ...

Elmer builds roofs and runs construction crews. One afte oon he went fishing with one of his employees. Same bait, same hole, same fishing pole, but he was catching nothing, and his buddy was raking them in. “How come you’re catching all the fish?” Elmer asked. “It’s ‘cause I have to, Mr. ...

HOW JEN USES EQnJen is a manager for a department storenn“If you don’t learn how to get along with the Accounting Department,” Bob the Boss yelled, “I’m going to fire you. I’m tired of them coming to me…” Jen got up and closed her office door. Mercy was getting raked over the coals for the ...

“Let’s break bread,” was once a popular phrase but you don’t hear it too much any more. It’s still the preferred way to get to know people in the business world, to bond with colleagues from other departments, close deals with clients, work out issues with partners, and build trust. It works, ...

Have you heard of the BT Global Challenge? It’s known as the world’s toughest yacht race because it’s sailed “the wrong way” ‘round the world—against prevailing winds and currents. All kinds of waves and weather conditions are likely to be encountered. The originators have designed it crewed ...

Are you bracing yourself for December, unsure what to celebrate and how? Here’s what you can do: D ... iversity In today’s multicultural world, and office, there will likely be many faiths represented during the holiday season. You can’t assume any longer that ...

The other day I received a phone call that gave me pause. Someone I know quite well was pleading with me to vote for the presidential candidate of their choosing. They had seen videos and heard expert testimony about the perils that will befall our country if the other guy wins the election. I have seen this sort of projection on myriad topics, many of which fall within the purview of a candidate’s platform. Topics ranging from healthcare, to global economics, to environmental policies, education and morality are a wellspring of catastrophic predictions on either end of the spectrum.