October
Finding Balance: Scenes from a Family
For many women, juggling professional success and family life presents challenges. Bringing home the skills that serve you in the workplace might just help you organize your life at home. It’s 6 P.M. and you’re on your way home from work, still reveling in the glory of your knock-out presentation, a well-earned over-the-top tip, or
Aim for Winning Decisions
In the heat of the moment, have you ever said or done something you later regret? Of course, you have. That is what we, as human beings, do when we allow our emotions to take over. Fundamentally, it is in our nature to experience a broad range of emotions. We are biologically hardwired to express
10 Anger Management Tips
Do you fume when someone cuts you off in traffic? Does your blood pressure rocket when your child refuses to cooperate? Anger is a normal and even healthy emotion — but it’s important to deal with it in a positive way. Uncontrolled anger can take a toll on both your health and your relationships. Ready
Better Than It Used to Be
We are living in a youth-obsessed culture, to be sure, and subtle forms of ageism are all around us. But it’s better than it used to be. Whenever I start feeling gloomy about my aging body and my diminishing prospects, I try to look at the bigger picture. When I put my life into historical
It’s Up To You
To achieve your maximum potential, it’s up to you to take ownership of your life. This means assuming responsibility for who you are and what you do. But, as straightforward as this might sound, most of us struggle with owning up to the personal responsibilities that are required to effectively manage the outcomes of our
Give Thanks For Your Pets
Spiritual author Eckhart Tolle once said, “I have lived with many Zen masters, all of them cats.” He later explained that animals of all kinds can be spiritual teachers, but our own pets may be the most effective. Why Zen? “Zen” is the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese “Ch’an,” which means meditation. In Western cultures,
IBS: What To Do?
Having irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is not a walk in the park as they say. It is an exasperating condition without explanation and sometimes little relief. How does one manage it when the urgency of finding a bathroom hits or you just feel clogged up and can’t go? It’s estimated that 10 percent to 15
It’s Up To You To Manage Your Health
Being proactive about your health has never been more important. The health care system in the United States is set up brilliantly to prevent you from dying and for maximizing profits of all parties involved. In fact, the United States spends more money by a wide margin than any other country on health care. Our
Caregiving: A Universal Occupation
Caregiving takes many forms. Many of us help older, sick, or disabled family members and friends every day. We know we are helping, but we don’t think of ourselves as caregivers. We are glad to do this and feel rewarded by it, but if the demands are heavy, over time we can also become exhausted
Weight Loss: 6 Strategies For Success
Hundreds of fad diets, weight-loss programs and outright scams promise quick and easy weight loss. However, the foundation of successful weight loss remains a healthy, calorie-controlled diet combined with increased physical activity. For successful, long-term weight loss, you must make permanent changes in your lifestyle and health habits. How do you make those permanent changes?