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I am reading a great book on parenting called "All Children Flourishing, Igniting the greatness in our children" by Howard Glasser.
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I like to write lists. I don't remember things unless I write them down. I have found a new way to write lists, so if you are a list writer like me you may appreciate this.
It's called Superfocus. You write everything you want to do on the left hand side of the your note book page, leaving room for another column on the right. You can fill as many pages as you need to. You write the urgent things that you have to do immediately or today on the right hand side of the page, starting at the beginning of the first page. When you are going through the list you cycle through the items on the first page and do what you can or what you feel like doing. You should not move onto the second page until you have dealt with all the things on the right hand side urgent column. When you finish a task, cross it off. If u start it but don't finish it, put on the end of the right side urgent list. If it is a recurring task put back at the end of the left hand side list. This forces u to deal with the urgent things before u move on to the non urgent tasks. There is more info and detail on how to use this system at this website. I have found it very useful. Being organised reduces stress. Love yourself, take care of your health! Come see me at the clinic if you are not feeling well or if you need a check up. Do you need a Life Coach, are you stuck and need some motivation to actually start doing the things you say you want to do in life? I help people take control of their lives so that they can embrace a healthy lifestyle and live out their dreams. Call 327-6407 for an appointment or walk right in. [email protected] Why obsess over all the bad things that could happen in life? Why not dwell on all the good things that could happen just as easily. Which is more likely to occur? Bad or good?
If there is a 50:50 chance that what you are worrying about could actually come to pass, why not focus on the possibility that it could actually all turn out great. Use that worry time to visualise the positive things that you wish would happen to you and your loved ones instead. Grab onto those negative thoughts and turn them into something positive! Do you give others the encouragement and support that you'd like to receive for yourself?
Check out these health tips for women over 40. These are helpful to read even if you haven't reached that milestone yet!
It's important to find something that you enjoy doing, that rejuvenates and refreshes you, and that improves your health. Maybe one of these suggestions may work for you: Style asked 20 local health, fitness and nutrition experts, “What’s the most important thing women can do for their health after age 40”? And, since many of our experts are women around the age of 40 themselves, we also asked: “What is the most important thing you do for your own health”? Their answers aren’t miracle cures— just a lot of sound and savvy advice. And, good news: some of it is even fun! >Monica Reinagel, licensed nutritionist, author and ‘Nutrition Diva’ blogger “Guard against the upward creep of weight gain. Many women gain 3 or 4 pounds per year over the age of 40— throughout a decade that adds more than 30 pounds! The No. 1 thing that has made the biggest effect on my health and weight has been starting my own vegetable garden. There is nothing more gratifying than planning your meals with food you grow yourself.” >Dr. Pamela Ouyang, director of Johns Hopkins Women’s Cardiovascular Health Center “Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. Understand and know your numbers for major risk factors such as high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol and glucose levels. I build exercise into my schedule. I run on the treadmill three to five times per week, and most days I truly do take the farthest parking spot from my office.” >Dr. Varsha Vaidya, psychiatrist and founder of Total Wellness in Federal Hill “Play, joke, talk with your friends regularly. We are so busy juggling kids and work that we neglect that important social network of friends. Even just a few hours out of every week or two rejuvenates us so we go back and connect positively with our family. Once a year, my girlfriends and I also go for a weekend away.” >Jayne Bernasconi, yogini, aerial dancer and co-founder of Yoga on York “Turn yourself upside down. Don’t be afraid to take your feet off the ground. You are never too old for yoga and aerial yoga allows you to explore, improvise and create movement with your own body. Personally, I remain true to myself by meditating each day— even if it’s just for five minutes— to understand my true authentic self and wash away my brain’s thoughts and patterns.” >Dr. Michele Shermak, plastic surgeon “Why live with your father’s nose? Why wait to move forward in your emotional health and self-confidence if you have an issue that’s been bothering you all your adult life? While plastic surgery is not for everyone, now may be the time to make a change as you are at an age for successful recovery. I used to live on Aleve and ibuprofen from long days on my feet. But the Barre exercises I now do regularly have made all the difference in my physicality. Plus, I take the class with friends, so I get the physical exercise and social outlet so important for women.” >Mabeth Hudson, pastoral counselor and co-founder of Well for the Journey Spiritual Wellness in Towson “Listen to your life. There is a voice within, buried under a lot of busyness, that offers guidance, direction and wholeness. I am an extrovert. I gain energy from others, but I need to allow for some downtime with silence and solitude to reflect and turn off the world around me so I can listen for that small voice.” >Dr. Marianne Brandon, clinical psychologist, sex therapist and director of Wellminds, Wellbodies “Stay connected to your sexuality, your feminine sensual side that is deep, rich and juicy. Sexuality invites you to be expressive, creative, emotive. Sex is not just about intercourse; it also reflects and honors femininity. I have a room in my house— decorated with fabric, dramatic art— devoted to enriching my feminine energy where I light candles, read poetry, listen to music, dance all alone. It keeps me connected to myself.” >Dr. Christina Li, director of minimally invasive surgery at Sinai Hospital “Exercise. If you’ve got a TV, don’t tell me you can’t exercise. There are so many cable or on-demand exercise shows now. Walk in a botanical garden, hike in the woods, jog while your kids practice soccer. I’m busy, but I know I have to exercise. Some mornings, I’m up at 5 so I can get in my exercise session. So can you.” >Dr. Christine O’Connor, director of well woman care and the adolescent gynecology program at Mercy Medical Center “Have an annual gynecological visit with your doctor. Don’t neglect this. Would you let your kids go five years without seeing a dentist or your parents go five years without seeing a doctor?” >Kelly Wilkes, massage therapist and owner of Ojas Wellness Center “Put on your own oxygen mask first, before you help others. We always laugh with the women who tell us their families love it when they return from Ojas— whether it was a Pilates class, massage, anything, because they know she will come back happier, healthier and whole, with more love to give! I meditate twice a day, which gives me time to check in with myself. I also take a walk, do yoga, put down the computer, eat a cookie for breakfast if that is what I want! This helps me connect with feeling good and remain in concert with present energy.” >Dr. Jennifer Payne, director of the Women’s Mood Disorders Center at Johns Hopkins Hospital “Get your mood or anxiety disorder treated. Life is too short to not feel well psychologically. Exercise helps with this and is the most important thing I do for my health. It’s hard to fit it in, I know, but when I do, I feel and function dramatically better.” >Jennifer Ortiz, owner of Her Health Physical Therapy “Pay attention to your pelvic health— it’s just like the rest of your body in that you need to work now, at age 40, to prevent future issues such as incontinence, sexual dysfunction and pelvic pain. I personally carve time out to exercise to help prevent osteoporosis. You can’t wait till you are 60 to make that happen. The time is now.” >Dr. Denise Meyer, dentist “Are you sure that’s just a cold sore? Request an oral cancer screening during your routine dental check. Get your dentist to check your neck, the sides of your tongue, base and roof of your mouth and lips for lumps and bumps— the whole works, because no other medical professional does this. I have my dental partner screen me every six months.” >Jodi Naasz, owner of Charm City Fitness “If you can only fit one type of exercise into your busy day, make it a session of strength training. Over the age of 40, weight-bearing exercises become so important in maintaining muscle mass. Interval workouts actually offer a bit of both. The most important thing I do for my own health is to vary my exercises weekly— I do boot camp, treadmill running, weight lifting.” >Dr. Rebecca Kazin, medical director of Johns Hopkins Dermatology and Cosmetic Center at Green Spring Station “Have an annual skin check for preventative care. I wouldn’t tell you to sit in a dark room all day or never go on a sunny vacation, but a baseline now at age 40 allows a comparison so you can stay ahead of any changes— especially as we begin to age.” >Lillian Cooperman, owner of The Traditional Acupuncture Practice in Fells Point “Move your energy. Acupuncture helps unblock energy to offset the effects of stress— anxiety, depression, back pain, neck pain, headaches, digestive issues— something many women ignore in their own health. For me, I need rest and strive for a good night’s sleep every night. I also get outside every day and walk, and I try to spend as much time with my dogs as possible.” >Kristen Chandler, owner of Bella of Canton salon “Without a doubt, get a great haircut and consider hair-color enhancement. Strategic style designs will beautifully frame and hugely complement a woman’s face instantly. I personally commit to the basics—exercise, rest, healthy diet— and great hair!” >Ann Quasman, host of “WomanTalk Live” on 680 WCBM “Live in a state of awareness so that you learn what feeds your mind, body and soul. I make an intentional awareness each day to keep myself and my needs at the top of the list. I believe it’s the greatest gift a woman can give herself and it ultimately benefits everyone around her.” >Dr. April Tripp, professor of wellness at Community College of Baltimore County “There are so many ways to eat simply and healthily. I eat one raw food at every meal— an organic carrot, a slice of tomato, celery. But I also have self-compassion. If I overeat or eat the wrong foods, I go easy on myself. Health is a process.” >Dr. Dawn Leonard, director of the Herman and Walter Samuelson Breast Care Center at Northwest Hospital “Mammograms absolutely save lives. Get an annual mammogram starting at age 40. Yearly clinical exams as well as monthly self-exams are critical, too. Put the three together for the best opportunity to find cancer early. Put your own health— physical, social, psychological— at the top of the list. That is exactly what I strive to do.” http://www.baltimorestyle.com/index.php/style/beauty/health/hot_tips_for_health Are you feeling stuck in your life? Do you have goals in life but don't seem to be getting closer to achieving them? Are you just drifting in life with no direction?
Have you heard about Life Coaching but don't know what it is? A Life Coach helps you to figure out what you want to get out of life, and helps you keep on track with the decisions and goals you have made. Try it for free! Call Dr. Wilson at 327-6407 to make an appointment for a free half hour sample session of Life Coaching. Love yourself, take care of your health! See below for 29 ways to get out of debt, or if you aren't in debt, to save money.
Financial stress will affect your health. Tips from Dave Ramsey Frugal Living Cut cable. Welcome to 2012, where you can watch most of your favorite shows online. Put that $80-per-month cable bill toward your debt. Stop eating out. If you don't know where all your money is going each month, we're pretty sure Wendy's can locate it for you. Visit the library. Remember libraries? They have free books you can borrow! Free is a lot cheaper than Amazon! Plan your grocery trips. Or, follow your stomach, who really doesn't care about your budget. Your choice. Get tips for cutting your grocery bill. Learn the word "no." Learn it. Make it a new part of your vocabulary. Love it. Embrace it. Because, when it comes to money, you'll be saying it quite often. Practice with us now: "NO!" Tell the kids to shut up. When it comes to money, the kids can be a worse guide than your stomach, and they don't care about your budget either. Avoid expensive hobbies. Sell your stuff. Or, better yet, if you have a skill for making something, put that skill to use by making stuff and selling it online. The Dave Ramsey Basics Sell the car! The average car payment is more than $400 per month. Everyone, say it all together: "Sell the car!" Stop making excuses. If you don't want to get out of debt, then guess what? You're not going to get out of debt. To win with money, you have to change the way you think. Cut up your credit cards. Shred ‘em. Burn ‘em. Shoot ‘em. Drop ‘em in a trash compactor. Cut ‘em up while skydiving. You'll never get out of debt until you stop making debt a way of life. Use the envelope system. You spend less money when you use cash. Get on a budget. So unoriginal, right? But it's true. You'll never get out of debt without knowing exactly where all your money is going. Listen to The Dave Ramsey Show. Every day, Dave helps millions of people across the country find hope with their money. His advice will help you too. Listen online. Merge bank accounts. If you're married, you and your spouse should share the same account. When you got married, "two became one," right? Stop investing. Yes, you read that right. Once you're debt-free, then start putting 15% of your income into a retirement plan. Use your tax refund to pay debt. The beach will still be there next summer. We promise. Build your emergency fund. Start with $1,000. After you're out of debt, build the fund to three to six months' worth of living expenses. Ignore your broke friends. Twenty years from now, you won't have a financial worry in the world, and they will still have car loans, mortgages and credit card bills. If they call you crazy, like Jeff and Crystal's friends did, you're on the right track! Get Creative Give more. Wait a minute … give more? Yes, giving changes your spirit. Make giving a priority in your budget and you'll see a difference. Ask for a raise. Why not? Unless you're sitting at home reading this article right now, after calling in sick with a "sore throat" for the fourth time in three weeks. If that's the case, maybe you shouldn't ask for a raise. Don't quit your day job. You're in debt, so you need money. Pursue your dream while you are working your day job. Learn how. When you're debt-free, you have so many more options because money isn't an issue. Get a part-time job. This guy made nearly $20,000 a year delivering pizzas. No excuses! Stay away from get-rich-quick schemes. If it smells like a pyramid scheme, then it's a pyramid scheme. Don't get hoodwinked by a smooth-talking salesman. Check out six scams to avoid. Get in shape. Better health means fewer doctor's bills. Walk, run, lift, press. Just get off the couch and do something! Read a book. Instead of watching mindless television, read a book … from the library that you've already visited for free! Take a successful friend to lunch. Find someone who is doing things the right way—with money, with marriage, with life in general—and do what they are doing. Get to know them. Come see me at the clinic if you are not feeling well or if you need a check up. Call 326-8221 for an appointment or walk right in. Love yourself, take care of your health! [email protected] http://www.daveramsey.com/newsletters/online/edition/personal-finance-newsletter-march-2012?ectid=1203cnl_6#feature Do you have a friend that you have been meaning to talk to for a long time, just haven't made that time to reconnect?
Why don't you drop them a line today? Send an email, post on their facebook page, send them a text, give them a call. Just let them know you are thinking of them. It may make a world of difference in their day. You may just turn their day around, and you will feel good too! Feeling down?
Smile! Just the act of smiling will make u feel better. Look up at the sky, see the beauty of nature. Count your blessings. Can you see, hear, smell, walk? Even if you can't do these things, there are still blessings to count. Is there someone somewhere who loves you? God loves you too. Smile. Let the corners of your mouth come up, let those eyes crinkle. Do u feel better? You can do anything for 15 minutes! Have you been procrastinating about something? Is there something you need to do but don't want to start because you are afraid it will take forever, or be really unpleasant? 15 minutes is a short amount of time. U can manage to do almost anything for 15 minutes. Why not take on that big task? Jump in for just 15 minutes. You may be surprised how much you can get done in 15 minutes. You might even finish! Even if you don't finish, the task may not seem so daunting anymore, and it may be easier to jump in for the next time you have 15 minutes available. This applies to homework, studying, office work, house work, filling out forms, making phone calls, time with your kids, exercise, not eating (holding off on that snack you know you really shouldn't eat) ..... you can use this principle on almost anything. When the 15 minutes is up, stop.
Try it and see. See how much you can achieve. You can do anything for 15 minutes. |
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