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Love Is Forgiveness, Compassion, Submission and Respect- Can You Be Smarter? - Meta-Learning Series Part 3 - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2015 from Lucas ThomasMany People Learn in many different ways. Sometimes people prefer to learn through actually seeing the process in action (Visual) while others prefer to have it explained to them in finer detail and ask questions for immediate feedback (Verbal). Most of the time people want and need both as ...
Views: 1651 - Focusing on the Lessons - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2007 from Jay FisetFocusing on the Lessons An excerpt from the new book “Reframe Your Blame, How to Be Personally Accountable” by Jay Fiset Why do people have so much difficulty recognizing the lessons their Victim experiences can teach them? I believe this is because the lessons are positioned directly in our ...
Views: 1650 - Buts Are Nice - by No, you can’t have a raise.
No, you can’t go to the show tonight.
No, you can’t have an extra $5.00.
No, you can’t have a new dress.
BUT . . .
And there should always be one . . .
You CAN have, be, do something else.
Why make *no* what it has meant to generations of people?
Point in ...
Views: 1649 - Fall Prevention and Home Safety - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from jami polkFALL PREVENTION Every year over 1.6 million older adults go to the emergency department for fall related injuries. The risk of falling increases with age. Falls are the main cause of fractures, loss of independence, hospital admissions and death. Hip fractures are the most common and ...
Views: 1645(2 votes) - Individual Care: Treating the Elderly with Respect and Dignity - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Rachelle WilberEverywhere 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 ...
Views: 1636 - 'How To Be You Again: A Practical Guide - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Lynda BevanStep 1 ‘Who are you?’ I will attempt to explore all the avenues open to me in order to help you to uncover who you really are. I have often asked myself, ‘when did the change take place?’ I really can’t remember changing from a confident, articulate, independent person to a servile, frightened, ...
Views: 1631 - The Boomer Survival Guide - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from H. Les BrownWhat an absolutely amazing time to be a 'Boomer! If you're a person who likes a challenge, you'll absolutely love 2009! There's nothing quite like the fear of financial insecurity to stress every system in your life (your career, your relationships and your health) to within an inch of its ...
Views: 1631 - So what is Conscious clubbing! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Rebecca HanscombeSo what is Conscious clubbing Do you love to party but are thoroughly fed up with the hangover the next day? Are you reaching for a higher vibration of Bliss and want to meet more people like you? Here at the WILD CHOCOLATE CLUB that is exactly the Vibe were playing in We’ve created a raw ...
Views: 1628 - What can Home Care do for me anyway? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Johnny LoweryWHY HOME CARE? There 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 ...
Views: 1628(1 vote) - Pros and Cons of Long Term Care Insurance - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2016 from Brandon LeibowitzIn recent years long term care (LTC) insurance has gained in popularity, mainly because it is so new and takes time for people to comprehend. Crated in the 1980s as a way to prepare oneself for retirement, long term care insurance policies are now held by nearly eight million group or ...
Views: 1627(1 vote) - Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Andrew RynneBenign Prostatic Hyperplasia – the Classical Design Fault. Lets face it, these days very few patients indeed will consult their doctor without having first consulted Google, Yahoo, Bing and Wikipedia. Love it or heat it (and I suspect most of us are not overjoyed at the prospects of ...
Views: 1625(1 vote) - Basics You Should Know About Medicare Health Insurance - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Kevin GermainHealth 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. ...
Views: 1624 - The Nature of Soul - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Sam Oliver,It is the nature of soul to grow, to heal, and to love. As we enter into the world, we emerge as a tiny child. We are open. We do not have conditions placed on us by our parents or ourselves. We have not closed ourselves off from any possibility. It is though the world lay at our feet. We are a ...
Views: 1622 - Are there any exercises that help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from dr kellyWhen people think about staying fit, they generally think from the neck down. But the health of your brain plays a critical role in almost everything you do: thinking, feeling, remembering, working, playing and even sleeping. Research indicates that not only do we need to exercise our ...
Views: 1621 - Could this describe your partner? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2014 from Rhonda RabowHi everyone and welcome new members Recently I started seeing more and more couples with more extreme challenges than the usual litany of problems. I noticed that for some, communication issues were just the tip of the iceberg of the list of frustrations and resentments expressed by some ...
Views: 1620 - Dangerous Prescription Drug Reactions Affect 25 Percent of Seniors - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Kerri KnoxA new study shows that 25% of the elderly who are in home care have reactions to prescribed drugs. This is ONE in FOUR elderly that have REPORTED drug reactions!! The elderly, the report states, are now taking 6 or more different prescribed drugs on a daily basis! In contrast to the ...
Views: 1620(1 vote) - How your Beliefs Decide Your Success - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from Hal WechslerHow your Beliefs Decide Your Success or Failure • 1. We asked a dozen blog readers, “What’s a turn-on to keep reading, & what makes you hit the Delete?” • 2. Ten of twelve said, “Does it help me solve a problem or do I think, “So what?”, “Who-Cares?”, “WIIFM – what’s-in-it-for-me?” ...
Views: 1617 - Boomer Women: Ready to Change Your DNA? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Kim Kirmmse TothYou have heard people say “It’s in my genes” or “It’s in my DNA” which basically means that it’s just the way it is so I can’t change it. “My parents, grandparents, great grandparents were all diabetic, or overweight or died of cancer. There is nothing I can do about it.” Sorry to take that ...
Views: 1616(2 votes) - Healthcare Workers Who Suffer from Allergies Can Benefit from Nitrile Gloves - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2017 from Jason MuellerAccording 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 ...
Views: 1610 - Procrastination - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Paul KeeneProcrastination, a common symptom of ADHD, is a problem that effects many of us. Not only is it a problem in itself, but it creates a multitude of problems. Problems such as missed promotions or raises, difficult relationships, poor grades and performance, and just plain missing out. I have ...
Views: 1610 - Medicines, Side Effects, the Elderly, and Nutrient Loss - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2014 from Linda Mac DougallThe older we get, the less enzymes and stomach acid we often have to fully process our foods. Many people start having reflux, gas, bloating, and general digestive distress. Going to the doctor often gets them prescriptions for various forms of aluminum antacids when it is often more acid, not ...
Views: 1601 - Peachtree Hosting An Advantageous Service - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Raksha RusiaAccounting is a must and important department in any enterprise. In order to stay ahead in this competitive era, business owners and accountants are utilizing IT services and applications. Peachtree accounting software is one of the most popular accounting applications used by individuals and ...
Views: 1596 - Your Midlife Crisis: Transition or Transformation? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from H. Les BrownI've been away . . . yes I have. But all that's behind me now, and this month is shaping up to be a transitional one. I'm needing to take my business from a disappointing conclusion with the end of 2008 into something even more dynamic and transformational as we move more deeply into 2009. ...
Views: 1596 - When to Stop Driving - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from jami polkDRIVER SAFETY Driving is an activity that demands alertness, quick reactions and quick decision-making. There is no age limit to determine when it is time to relinquish driving privileges, but there are warning signs of unsafe driving. For many seniors the thought of giving up or limiting ...
Views: 1591(5 votes) - Recovering from Parkinson's Disease - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Johnny LoweryParkinson’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 ...
Views: 1589 - A Number of Reasons That Will Bring About Bad Breath In Adults - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Archille HebertIt 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 ...
Views: 1588 - Excerpts from Susan Dunn, The EQ Coach’s New Book, “How to Live Your Life with Emotional Intelligence” - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2003 from Susan DunnHOW JEN USES EQ Jen is a manager for a department store “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 ...
Views: 1585(1 vote) - Are You Overdue for Some Changes in Your Life? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Susan Dunn“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 ...
Views: 1573(1 vote) - What changes in the brain to people with Alzheimer's disease? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from mijlo cirejcAlzheimer’s disease affects the brain of a person. It incapacitates a person and makes them totally dependent gradually. The cerebral cortex reduces in size. The cerebral cortex is the external covering of the brain and it is responsible for scholarly performance. The brain undergoes many ...
Views: 1563 - The Voice as Spiritual Ally - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Jocelyn RasmussenWhether speaking or singing, many of us want to change our voice to sound richer, sweeter, more authoritative or more sensual. However, practices intended to alter vocal qualities from an external desire rather than from an internal transition are limited in their impact and sustainability. It ...
Views: 1560(1 vote) - How Baby Boomers are Fighting Dementia - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2017 from Lindsay EngleMore 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 ...
Views: 1557 - Safety Tips To Help With Barrier Free Living - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Kevin GermainGravity is one of those things that as we age, become less and less of a friend. Seniors experience a natural loss of mobility and are more prone to falling. They lose muscle strength and become increasingly less able bodied. All of these changes make it more likely for seniors to sustain ...
Views: 1555 - What Does It Take To Heal? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Linda McCarrinWhat Does It Take to Heal? By Linda McCarrin, BA, Certified Holistic Life Coach Healing isn’t a science. There’s no time frame, control or variable as in an 8th grade experiment. There are no instructions that come with it. There are libraries of books on the topic, but when you get right down ...
Views: 1555 - Okay, So Now I’m Supposed to Develop My Intuition? How Does That Work?” - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2003 from Susan Dunn“Intuition is vital to the empowered employee,” says Garrett Boone, CEO of the Container Store, in “Fast Company,” but intuition certainly doesn’t come to the unprepared mind. The more knowledgeable you are, the better informed you are, the better prepared you are to use your intuition.” So ...
Views: 1548(1 vote) - The Freedom and Power of Accountability Part 2 of 3 - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2007 from Jay FisetThe Freedom and Power of Accountability (Part 2 of 3) Lets pick up where we left off in part one, which was an assignment to simply become conscious of where in your life you blame others and where in your life you blame yourself. Once you become more conscious of your tendency to assign blame ...
Views: 1548 - How Injuries Accelerate Aging - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Lawrence GoldPopular beliefs about aging confuse the effects of genes with those of stress and injury. As a result, people associate pains and stiffness directly with aging, and so believe them to be inevitable. “The thousand natural shocks flesh is heir to” leave their mark in memory. Memory ...
Views: 1545(1 vote) - There is a shortage of GOOD copywriters! - by There is a shortage of GOOD copywriters. Copywriting is as far from academic writing as you can get, and YOU don't have to be a writer at all to learn to be a top-notch copywriter. What YOU need are the fundamental secrets, a few tricks of the trade, and the right contacts.
Here's the first ...
Views: 1545 - Grief Work Transformation - by Loss is an experience that affects us all at various times during our lives. Our society tends to deal with loss the same way it deals with death and dying - as a painful event to get over rather than as a natural process that can cause growth and transformation.
Every loss leaves us with an ...
Views: 1540 - How To Gain From Change - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Francine LarsonAre the changes in your life overwhelming you? Do you find that the older you get, the more changes you have to make? Maybe your best friend moved away or you have lost a job that you thought you would be doing forever. Maybe you moved to a new area or have recently retired. How ...
Views: 1539 - How do you feel about yourself? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2006 from Craig NathansonFaith Shades did all the right things—all the things society expected. She attended law school, was involved in television and news production and was a top producing real estate agent. Suddenly one day a new perspective emerged about her life and what she really wanted. Today, Faith is the ...
Views: 1538 - When Perfect Isn't Good Enough - by Being a perfectionist can do you in. Excellence is good enough; don't saddle yourself with perfectionism.
If there's one thing that can really hamper a person, it's perfectionism. it's like a wolf in sheep's clothing, because it seems to be heading in the right direction, but it's actually way ...
Views: 1536 - "These Experiences Can Raise Your Annual Income up to 53%." - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“These Experiences Impact Your Annual Income.” • 1. “But Pop, I get Bored fast. Don’t say it, ‘I have a limited attention-span’. I remember. A goldfish has 9-seconds, and my generation has only 8. Tell me something I can use.” • 2. “I’ll tell you some stuff I learned this week Online. You ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - Relationships - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from David OttSeduction And Romantic Love We are seduced into relationships for many reasons, for support and approval, to overcome our feelings of loneliness, fear and insecurity, to explore our passion and sexuality, to feel power and control, to be needed, to have fun, to love and be loved, to have ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - What Are The Best Exercises For The Older Adult - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Johnny LoweryExercise is something that older adults need to incorporate into their lives to get healthier, prevent falls and injury and promote an overall feeling of wellbeing. The recommended exercise schedule for seniors is 3 days a week of aerobic exercise for 10 to 30 minutes and 2 days a week of ...
Views: 1534 - How to Talk to Your Partner About Impotence - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Natalie BonanskiHaving a sit-down chat with your partner about impotence is not an easy one but it is necessary to make certain that you are both having an open line of communication. Impotence can be treated these days with drugs like Cialis or Viagra, but even so having an understanding of the causes for ...
Views: 1532 - Musings on Maturity, with a Sense of Creativity - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Suzanne Kyra"Maturing is for the courageous and lighthearted. To age with wholesomeness and health, we need to be scrupulous about laughing, loving, exercising, healthy eating, and being mentally stimulated." --Suzanne Kyra In the big picture, our time on Earth is brief. Avoiding this awareness is avoiding ...
Views: 1529 - Express Yourself and Help Others Too! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Susan DunnOne of the surest paths to personal growth and well-being is expressing yoursel. You can do this through journaling, but there's a more fun way: write articles for the Internet. The web is hungry for information! Webpublishers looking for content for their websites and ezines and you could ...
Views: 1528(1 vote) - Recharge Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Kristina von RosenvingeThe best reason for Recharging your Life comes from Oliver Wendell Holmes, one of our eminent Supreme Court Justices. He said “Most people go to their graves with their music still inside them.” When I first read this quote I actually got the shivers because it frightened me. I didn’t want to ...
Views: 1522(2 votes) - What Does an Innate Strength Look Like ? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2003 from Susan DunnMartin Seligman, Ph.D., noted Optimism researcher, who’s now studying Authentic Happiness, has proposed that one of the surest paths to happiness is to know your signature strengths and build your life around them, particularly if it’s in a way that has meaning to you. Management gurus, ...
Views: 1521(1 vote) - Women with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD): a Job From Hell - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2005 from Sarah Jane KeyserWhat does it mean for a woman to have Attention Deficit with or without hyperactivity (AD/HD)? Much public talk around Attention Deficit with or without Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) centers on the hyperactivity part, but the hyperactivity is, in fact, the lesser of the two problems. Early ...
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