Personal Growth
Getting Healthy without Drugs
A personal story fighting cholesterol Like many adults, I consider myself to be in generally good health, so things like “physicals” get delayed and put off. I was over due and finally got around to having a physical early this year. The results weren’t at all good and shocked me into action. I researched my […]
All of the Rewards … None of the Risks
Limiting your life by playing it safe. Risk has a positive side – it brings rewards! Now I’m not saying that everyone should become daredevils with a total disregard for their own and others’ safety and wellbeing. But if you never risk anything, what can you truly gain? Risk comes in many flavors – some […]
How to advise without ruffling feathers
A little humility goes a long way I’ve been a part of many group activities over the course of my life. A simple lesson that I learned from my church choir provided great insight into how to help others- without hurting feelings or ruffling feathers. This technique can be applied in many group situations and […]
Bringing Home a Medal
Great weekend at the Empire State Games in Lake Placid New York State supports athletes of all ages with the Empire State Games – both in winter and summer. As a first time competitor, I hoped my preparations would carry me to gold, but headed in with a healthy dose of reality. The weekend was […]
It’s the Message that Matters
Are you sure your message was received correctly? Communication … the foundation of any relationship. Personal, professional, social, what-have-you, the specific relationship between two or more people doesn’t matter, without effective communications, it’s hard to get along. Expressing your thoughts is only part of it. The most elegant speech is nothing more than noise if […]