3 hours agoMember-onlyDid You Know that Conscientiousness is the Best Predictor of Success?This attribute affects whether you set long-term goals, act wisely or impulsively, and take commitments seriously. — The other day, I thought about all the people I know who I consider successful in their lives. These are people who are successful in their careers and people who are successful in their personal life. I also know people that always seem to be going from one drama to…Mindset5 min readMindset5 min read
Published inNew Writers Welcome·22 hours agoMember-onlyFree Ways to Pamper Yourself and Boost Your MoodSpend some time each week to reward yourself for all your hard work! — Like most people these days, I find myself under a lot of stress. As a result, I wanted to find ways to feel more positive, but I didn’t want to spend a lot of money. Being able to reward oneself occasionally is good. But if treating yourself was free, you…Self Care5 min readSelf Care5 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyOops! Did I Do That? Unraveling the Mind Games Behind Poor DecisionsEven when people are smart and have all the facts, their decisions can be fatally flawed. — I can’t be the only one who has regrets when it comes to some of the decisions I’ve made over the years. Some have been whoopers, and some have been just slightly annoying. How many times have I second-guessed myself when it came to making a decision? Early on, I…Mindset4 min readMindset4 min read
Published inCrow’s Feet·4 days agoMember-onlyThe Senior Energy Revival for Embracing Vitality and Resisting FatigueListen to your body and honor its needs by finding a balance that works best for you. — There are many joys to getting older, but there are also some drawbacks. For me, it has been about losing some of my energy. I have been very energetic for most of my adult life. Now maybe I haven’t been jumping out of bed in the morning, but of late…Mental Health5 min readMental Health5 min read
4 days agoMember-onlyFrom Furry Mischief to Purrfection: The Comedy of Living with CatsA furry friend is a great companion and offers many health benefits, laughter, and cuddles! — I haven’t had a cat for many years, mostly because I was devastated when I lost my furry friend. Cats, unlike dogs, need a lot less attention which suited me just fine. …Life Lessons4 min readLife Lessons4 min read
6 days agoMember-onlyUsing Breathing Techniques to Tame the Stress MonsterWhen we’re worried or stressed out, how we breathe can greatly affect how we feel. — Have you had to deal with a lot of stress in your life? I’ve been a pretty calm person most of my life. That is until I lost my sister two years ago. …Stress Management5 min readStress Management5 min read
May 28Member-onlyAdventures in the Land of Counting Sheep and Restless NightsAre you feeling sleep-deprived? Untangle the reasons behind a poor night’s sleep. — Sleep has been a problem for a number of years for me. Ever since I hit menopause, I have had to deal with a number of problems. Sometimes it was insomnia where I couldn’t get to sleep. That was, thankfully a once in a while problem. Then I found I…Sleep6 min readSleep6 min read
May 27Member-onlyThe Magic of Generosity by Giving More Time to OthersDid you know that helping others might make you happier and more productive? — I belong to a woman’s group, and we meet every Tuesday morning on Zoom for a few hours. We always have an agenda and work on a particular theme for six months. …Mindset5 min readMindset5 min read
May 26Member-onlyHow Saying No Sets You Free to Live AuthenticallyDo you say yes to requests too often and then recent them and yourself for giving in to the request? — If you are anything like me, you probably had a very hard time learning how to say no to people when it was something you didn’t want to do. At first, I learned to say that I would need to check my calendar. But that didn’t always work. However, a…Mindset5 min readMindset5 min read
Published inCrow’s Feet·May 24Member-onlyLetting Go and Choosing Forgiveness as an Act of Self-LoveYou may have told yourself that you’ve moved on, but the truth is that you probably haven’t. — It is an act of self-love to learn to let go and forgive. It can assist you in finding peace with yourself and others. Regardless of how big the rewards are when you forgive someone, it is not always easy to obtain. It hasn’t been easy for me to learn…Mindset5 min readMindset5 min read