Gratitude: what is it? Being thankful for something received? Does it always have to be from someone else? Is it material? Can you ‘hang your hat’ on it? Is it tangible? Is it a mystery? On my recent radio show, I spoke with Lorraine Miller of Nourish by Nature, author of “From Gratitude to Bliss” and we shared what gratitude is and is not. Her book is wonderful for getting started to find gratitude in your life. Do not worry if you do not know what to write or if you hate to journal. This book is quick, sit down,…
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Have you lost a spouse to divorce, death or other life event? Think your life is over? Whoa!! Life is not over until your last breath so time to live it up a little and get back out there into life again. Yes, I know, you feel old, over 40, 50 or even 60, right? Well, I won’t pull the wool over your eyes; my 60-year-old legs cannot compete with my 21-year-old daughter’s in being man’s eye candy. However, if that is the type of man who is looking for that, I hope he does not turn his head my…
Suicide: the final act, the end, the action from a reaction, and on, and on. Suicide has been increasing exponentially in the world over the last ten years. Why? Desperation, financial loss, inability to feel supported or heard, pain, grief, inability to feel like you fit in, medical issues, and many other reasons are given for this sudden loss of a life. So, what happens to the family when this occurs? Grief and guilt become something so large to bear that more lives are taken and lived as just a passage of time rather than a joyous experience. My radio…
Are you The Take Charge Patient? Did you even know there was one? So, how was your last visit to your doctor? Productive, full of answers, you felt listened to, you came away with a sense of good health, you know in language you can understand what is wrong with your health; is this the result of your last interaction with a healthcare provider? Time to take charge of your health and direct your care; are you ready? So many people arrive at the doctor’s office with insurance card in hand and a few symptoms expecting and demanding to be…
A nanny for your children? Is this for the rich, the privileged, the overworked parents or the family that travels for business? This may be true in many instances but Nannies are increasingly being used by everyone who needs not only babysitting but home but also child rearing support; Nannies4Hire to the rescue. Do you know what to ask a Nanny before you hire her? Do you know what you are expecting her to do for you and have that outlined? Do you have her pay scale, benefits and job description clear as a bell in your head and on…
Children and adults have a large potential to access every brain cell available and the book ‘Unlocking the Einstein Inside‘ co author Tanya Mitchell of LearningRx has the steps to achieve this without drugs. Do you have a child who is a supreme challenge to learn, comprehend, retain information or even focus for more than a minute? LearningRx is for you. As an adult, if you are seeing a decline in cognitive function, the tips and processes can help you retain function to the best it can be. My guest on my radio show, Tanya Mitchell, co author of ‘Unlocking…
Therapeutic humor; ‘oh please don’t take away my pain and suffering, I am completely comfortable with it’, really? Are the ties of grief and despair at times so much that you are no longer living but existing? When exactly was the last time you smiled? I get it, life just sucks in all areas and you just simply do NOT want to hear the saying ‘a smile is just a frown turned upside down’ again, right? What if I suggested that; a smile, a laugh, a tickle, a whimsical feeling, will make all the difference in the world, would you…
Are you feeling the need to find healing and are desperate to find someone who can help you? Is it the magic prescription you bring home, cling to the bottle and set your alarm to make sure you follow the instructions to a tee? Is it the doctor who is ‘your savior’ as he finds the diagnosis of your current list of symptoms? Is it the surgeon who says they ‘got it all’ and you feel a sense of relief? How about the alternative healthcare provider who suggests a different path to travel than you are used to and find…