Are you as inspired and motivated by the Winter Olympics as I am? For 18 days we were riveted to the couch in our household, and I still feel pumped. Although I have been a huge fan of the Olympics all my life, two things really struck me this time. The first was how […]
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Journal for Better Peace of Mind
You don’t have to be a writer to keep a journal. I carry my journal most of the time, so I can easily jot down ideas I receive and inspirational tidbits I come across. As I fill my journal, it becomes a valuable resource for me, since I’ve filled it with things of meaning to […]
Sex for the Right Reasons
As you can imagine, people I knew were quite interested in my book as I was writing it. A former human resources director writing a book about dating and sex?! I remember a friend telling me that she wished my book was already available, because a friend of hers was making poor decisions. This friend […]
The Value of an Education
I’ve been teaching college for over ten years, and for the most part it’s been a great experience. I’ve learned a lot from my students and the course material, and it’s especially rewarding when I come upon a student excited about learning. Unfortunately, they’re not that common. Most students seem to be taking courses to […]
What Eggactly Do You Know?
About eggs that is. Are brown eggs healthier? Are organic eggs more nutritious? Should you eat the white and skip the yolk? No, no, and it depends. Brown and white eggs are nutritionally equal. Organic eggs aren’t healthier for you, but they are produced under more humane conditions. If you eliminate the yolk, you’ll lose […]
Be Proactive
“By the time a partnership dissolves, it has dissolved.” ~ John Updike Authors Thill and Bovée, advise managers to use proaction as means to resolve conflict in the workplace (2009, pg. 47). We may be able to avoid conflict by staying in the moment and being aware of others’ reactions. Let us get ahead of […]
Good News, Bad News
The good news is: if junk food is not in your house, you can’t eat it. The bad news is: if vegetables aren’t in your house, you can’t eat them either, so I encourage my clients to shop every week, to ensure a fresh supply of produce and dairy products. To minimize unhealthy food choices, […]
You are a Role Model
I know some athletes and other superstars resist the idea that they are role models, but the truth is we all are. It’s up to us to mentor our youth in the practice of peace and nonviolence. Being an example to others is a responsibility that comes with the privilege of getting older, and with […]
Get a Move On!
Did you ever have any one give you this command? It’s actually sound advice. Last month I reported that ten-minute bursts of exercise were helpful in maintaining fitness. Now researchers report that an “active lifestyle” where people engage in moderate activity about 20 minutes over the course of each day can have similar positive effects. […]
It’s Never Too Late
It’s never too late to say you’re sorry or to say thank you. I have received both apologies and thank you notes well past what would be considered socially acceptable, and I was still touched by the expression. In fact, it made an even greater impact because I imagine the sender was not just […]