November
The Importance of Email Etiquette
Over the years, the use of emails for either business or personal communication has become a common practice. Nowadays, emails are used more than any other mode of communication in business. Whether a formal communication or simple chat, be careful when you write an email. Without the nonverbal cues, it is easy for people to
The Best Kind Of Thanks
A single expression of gratitude can go a long way. Offering meaningful thanks to others gives them a sense of accomplishment and validation that they matter. It demonstrates a level of respect and value in the individuals’ abilities to perform a task. It encourages them to remain on their path of doing something well and
Proven Benefits Of Gratitude
Gratitude may be one of the most overlooked tools that we all have access to every day. Cultivating gratitude doesn’t cost any money and it certainly doesn’t take much time, but the benefits are enormous. Research reveals gratitude can have these seven benefits: Gratitude opens the door to more relationships. Not only does saying “thank
Thanks For Giving
Did you know that we may be “hard-wired” for generosity? Using neuroimaging studies, neuroscientist Richard Davidson has discovered four distinct circuits in the human brain that affect lasting well-being. One of them is the ability to be generous. Davidson finds that healthy brains actually “feel good” when helping others, being helped by others, and witnessing
Make No Bones About It
Are you getting enough calcium in your diet? Make no bones about it. Calcium is all about bones, your bones. Paying attention to bone health should be a lifelong effort. So why is it lifelong? First, 99% of the body’s calcium is stored in the bones and teeth where it supports structure and function. The
Our Immune System: Why Zinc?
One thing we know as we face the uncertainty of catching and recovering from COVID-19 is that having a healthy immune system is key to preventing the severity of COVID-19 and other infections. With COVID-19 virus challenging our immune systems, our nutrition status may be a factor in how well we recover. As healthcare providers
The Measure Of Our Days
We would all be happier if we could learn to see each day as a “good place.” As Walt Whitman said, “not in another place but this place, not for another hour but this hour.” I’ve been trying to put this philosophy into practice for the last five years, one day at a time. My
Good Can Be Great
Have you ever heard the following saying? “Don’t let great be the enemy of good.” We can often fall into this trap when considering our heath and aging successfully. If we can’t do something perfectly, then we just don’t do it. However, this is exactly the wrong type of thinking. Successful aging is a worthy
Rose Colored Glasses
2020 has been a year filled with anxiety, worry, division, and sadness for many people. We have endured a heightened state of stress through the first blooms of Spring, long summer days, and crisp Autumn nights. And, looking out the window at the first snowfall of the season this morning, I found myself feeling like
Caffeine: Friend or Foe?
Caffeine can be a touchy topic. The dividing line is strong—some people are slaves to their morning cup of coffee, whereas others shun caffeine altogether. It turns out that caffeine is neither good nor bad. It has an upside and a downside and it’s up to you to decide where you fall on the caffeine