Book review

  • Book review,  Change and challenge,  Health & wellbeing

    Dry January

    “Like a garden, you can choose to either let yourself wither and struggle to find your own light, or you can learn how to give yourself the light you need so that all your colors shine brightly, beautifully, and more boldly.” ~Jennifer Ashton, M.D., M.S., The Self-Care Solution: A Year of Becoming Happier, Healthier & Fitter — One Month at a Time As Chief Medical Correspondent for ABC News, Dr. Jennifer Ashton knows a thing or two about health and wellbeing. So, when I saw her Self-Care Solution at the bookstore late last year, I didn’t hesitate to purchase it. I’d already promised to make some serious changes in 2023…

  • Aging well,  Book review,  Health & wellbeing

    Looking on the bright side

    “Our job is to find the positive in every situation and focus on that. What you focus on becomes more pronounced. When you zero in on the positive, that’s what you see and that’s where you live….People will not treat you less seriously because you refuse to share a worldview with the Grim Reaper.” ~Victoria Moran Sometimes I catch myself complaining aloud or rehashing the same problems and worries. And I wonder: Am I starting to sound like … a crabby old person? I know better, but still need to remind myself to shut up and enjoy the view while I’m here. Today’s quote on positivity comes from a day…