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Love Is Forgiveness, Compassion, Submission and Respect- I Can't Get No . . . Satisfaction - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from H. Les BrownThe three emotional characteristics that most clearly define a man in midlife are 'restless', 'irritable' and 'discontent'. No wonder they 'can't get no satisfaction'! There's quite a significant difference between the ways that men and women deal with this bucket of emotional pain: women ...
Views: 868 - Plantar fasciitis: Causes, symptoms and treatment - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2015 from Victor MarchioneNow that you’re older you’re probably noticing a few more aches and pains. These aches and pains can make completing everyday tasks more difficult. If you’ve noticed that when you’re walking your heel in particular is causing you pain, it’s probably plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is the ...
Views: 868 - Random Acts Of Peace - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Warren RedmanThe forces of nature have caused immense destruction over the past twelve months. A tsunami devastated huge parts of S.E. Asia; hurricanes and subsequent floods inundated New Orleans, and most recently an earthquake wrecked people’s lives in Pakistan. We may look for meaning in such events or ...
Views: 867 - Surviving Work: Boundaries at Work - by No one can do anything to you unless you allow it. You cannot be treated disrespectfully as if you have no feelings, are stupid, slow or unworthy unless you allow that to happen.
For the most part good boundaries ward off disrespectful treatment. A personal boundary is a soft, invisible ...
Views: 867 - The most common causes of BPH and how to prevent it - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2019 from David SamadiThe benign prostatic hyperplasia – also known as the prostate gland enlargement – occurs when cells of the prostate gland start to multiply. The prostate enlargement causes urinary blockage, limiting the flow of urine by squeezing the urethra. In all of dr. Samadi’s experience with men suffering ...
Views: 864 - Twenty-One Steps to Discover and Do What You Love with Your Life's Work! - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2005 from Craig NathansonTwenty-One Steps to Discover and Do What You Love with Your Life's Work! In mid-life, many of us are unfulfilled in our lives and careers and have a deep longing for change. We often feel that we have waited too long to pursue our dreams, and believe we have no choice but to settle for our lot ...
Views: 861 - Does Midlife Make You a 'Lone Wolf'? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2008 from H. Les BrownOne of the five scales that sociologists use to measure cultural differences is called 'individuation', which is contrasted with 'collectivism'. The scale measures where a society falls along the continuum that represents whether the culture is more individual- or group-oriented. In case you ...
Views: 860 - Could It Be Male Menopause? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from H. Les BrownI'd like to remind you about the function of hormones in the human body. Some people unfortunately underestimate their function and importance. Hormones are the chemical messengers that control the operation of all the body's systems. You could liken them to the way a television signal causes ...
Views: 857 - Avoid Uncertainty At Your Own Risk - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from H. Les BrownOf all the columnists in The Washington Post, one of my favorites is Shankar Vedantam who writes "Department of Human Behavior." He's not only a good, clear writer, his research is excellent, and he has no axes to grind. He tells it like it is. In his recent column entitled "The Power of ...
Views: 856 - Success Is A Dead End - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from H. Les Brown'Be careful what you pray for, 'cause you just might get it.' Have you ever heard that saying? In my opinion, it so perfectly describes the pitfalls of adulthood. Keep in mind that I have what I think is quite a unique definition for 'adulthood': childhood without the parental constraints. The ...
Views: 856 - Getting from Child-ish to Child-like - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from H. Les BrownThe myth of the happy childhood hides a sad truth: that one of the principal effects of 'education' seems to be the process of 'disillusionment'. I call this process 'sad', but, in fact, it's more like 'tragic'. In early childhood, youngsters are more closely aligned with their inner destiny ...
Views: 855 - Memory getting bad? Could be because of this… - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIt’s very rare that one condition affects only one part of the body. The body is made up of many connective systems and so when one system goes, others suffer. Case in point, hearing loss doesn’t solely affect your ability to hear. It can affect your entire body. Hearing loss, as of yet, ...
Views: 855 - Life as an Obstacle Course - by Life can be like an obstacle course. All sorts of challenges set up before us and hurdles to overcome. With drinks breaks in-between stages and refreshment stands. On this course we can go it alone or work in a team, having to self-motivate and motivate others along-side us.
Sometimes we need a ...
Views: 854 - Why People Ignore Their Inner Needs At Mid-life And What You Can Do Differently - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from Craig NathansonWe humans are terrible at preparing for the crisis It seems to me that many people tend to ignore their needs in mid-life. We tend to be very good at reacting to a crisis, but terrible at planning for one. I think this is the root of the problem. For example, many people stay in mundane, ...
Views: 850 - Companion Care: The Importance of Elderly Care Assistance - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2020 from Anu KopOld age comes with both advantages and disadvantages. With age, a person becomes wiser due to countless experiences. But, it is also with age that our body starts to lose power in doing things we need to do and want to do. As an independent senior, age does not stop you from learning a new ...
Views: 848(1 vote) - It's all about your love language, Part 3 - by Quality time is sensual time. It can't be achieved in front of the TV, watching something together. Shut off the idiot box and talk with one another. Go out to a restaurant and watch the other people, guessing which ones are married and which are single. It's can be fun to get a conversation ...
Views: 848 - It's all about your love language, Part 5 - by Acts of service are simply things you do for your partner. You're not doing it to suck up to them, you're doing it because you want to. Simple things like taking the lead on a file and writing an agenda for a meeting before your partner has to. Making the deposit. Cleaning the executive ...
Views: 846 - Seniors, Sports, and Sunshine: 4 Outdoor Activities for Aging Adults - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2019 from Lizzie WeakleyIf you are a senior, then you can benefit greatly from exercise. Research shows that staying fit while aging helps you live longer. Regular exercise helps maintain range of motion and flexibility resulting in fewer falls. It also helps to prevent heart attacks and many other health ...
Views: 846 - More Than Muddling Through - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from H. Les BrownUnpleasant surprises don't necessarily have to be a necessary part of the process of midlife transition. 'Shock and awe' may have have some usefulness in military operations, but they clearly don't belong in a well-managed life. Although it's impossible to predict all the eventualities of ...
Views: 843 - Top Five Ways To Earn Extra Money Online At Home For Free - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from paramdeep singhHere's a fact: everybody wants to earn extra money. We all have bills to pay, families to feed, and the list goes on and on... Discover several legitimate ways to earn extra money online for free using your computer at home. You probably wonder how much extra income you can make? Well, ...
Views: 842 - Mid-Life Crisis? 10 Steps You Must Take Now To Save Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2007 from Craig NathansonSave your life? After 40 one tends to be more aware of their time left and the things which are undone in their life. While it usually takes a crisis to become more aware, this doesn’t always move one to make change in their life, especially in areas which are no longer bringing joy and ...
Views: 841 - Re-Work Your Life For A More Joyful Second Half! - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2008 from Craig NathansonWhat contribution do you want to make? What exactly do you want to contribute to most now? What issues concern you the most? Where do you feel your natural gifts and talents can make the most difference in the world? Do you want to help children learn, feed the elderly, or help others with ...
Views: 841 - The Power Of Context - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from Rosslyn TaskerAt the beginning of this year I chose my context for the year as being health and well being. I chose this context because I was very tired and had been working very hard pushing myself to finish what I had started. In 2007 I had been travelling overseas for long periods to support our clients ...
Views: 841 - About Changing Habits - by Some important things to consider about the habits we want to change:
~~habits are difficult to change and yet they can be changed
~~sometimes its best to take major steps and change a habit (i.e. either you're a smoker or not smoking)
~~many times making "adjustments" works best (i.e. you ...
Views: 839 - Wheelchair increases not only mobility but suits your lifestyle too - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2016 from vishnu saraswatIn the old age it, is very difficult to move around and lead a normal life. All the members of the house have to go for outing but because of the elderly people in the house you feel the restriction as they cannot move freely from one place to another. Also same is the case with the member who ...
Views: 838 - Coping With Financial Catastrophe - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from H. Les BrownIn case you're among the .001% of the population who might not have noticed (who knows? perhaps you've been in a coma for the past six months), the world's financial institutions are in meltdown. Commentators the world over are using the term 'unprecedented' to describe what's happening. That ...
Views: 838 - Equilibrium December 2004 - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Warren RedmanThe invitations have started arriving, the lights are going up, the stores are playing Christmas music and people appear to be bracing themselves for family reunions. There is an air of unreality about all this: a case of people seeming to try too hard, of going through the motions without ...
Views: 838 - 3 Easy Ways to Prevent Health Risks to Adults Living with Dementia - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2019 from Brooke ChaplanDementia is often difficult both for the person living with it and for the family members who need to take care of him or her. In order to prevent health risks, extra precautions need to be taken in the home as the disease progresses. While memory loss is the most identifiable trait of dementia, ...
Views: 837 - Am I an addict? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2019 from Leland LebrunWhen we talk about addictions, we know that a human being can be addicted to anything in this world. This is a fact, and one cannot deny it. Here, it is interesting to know that we can analyze our situation and know whether we are addicted to something or not. If you need help in this case, ...
Views: 837 - Kamagra Oral Jelly is the Smoothest Anti-ED Medication - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2019 from Alice JonesThe way we have come to perceive masculinity in today’s world is rather distorted for many different reasons. In order for men to be considered manly, there are many stereotypes and behaviors that they are expected to conform to and exhibit. A few examples of these warped perceptions of ...
Views: 836 - What Everyone Ought To Know About 6 Elderly Health Issues - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2020 from Niya BhartiGetting older is spontaneous and unavoidable. Old age people tend to get dependent on so many things on the family. The efficiency, physical strength, and in some cases the thinking ability decrease. Keeping yourself healthy not only can save you from terrible diseases but also reduce your ...
Views: 835 - When Are You 'Over The Hill'? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from H. Les BrownA little over a month ago, I had one of those 'milestone' birthdays . . . you know the kind . . . they're the ones that end in a '0'. It didn't bother me too much this time. Actually, I felt rather good about reaching that age at a time when people are saying, "You're kidding! You're that old?" ...
Views: 834 - Stressed About Your Job And Over 40? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Craig NathansonLook at the big picture of your life This can be hard to do. The daily pressures of a thankless job, a demanding commute, and mounting bills all lead to stress. Worst of all is the nagging feeling that your life is out of your control, and slowly slipping away. I don’t have time to ...
Views: 833 - Why Private Duty Nursing Is The Best Alternative For Hospital Care - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2019 from Kalyna KapurNobody likes to stay at a hospital for a prolonged period of time. Though hospitals have all the amenities, the feeling of being hospitalized is itself a trauma for the diseased. There are situations like post-operative care, the ongoing medical condition which doesn't need a person to be in a ...
Views: 833(1 vote) - Over 30 Need Not Apply - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from H. Les BrownKo-Ko. Are you old enough to marry, do you think? Won't you wait till you are eighty in the shade? There's a fascination frantic In a ruin that's romantic; Do you think you are sufficiently decayed? Katisha. To the matter that you mention ...
Views: 831 - A Quick Course in Creativity - by This quick course in creativity is designed to give you a platform to stand on as we look at the various ways you can handle home, social and workplace situations, job-search details and career-path decisions.
Let's examine what creativity might look like. Here are
some of the ways in which ...
Views: 829 - Structure Of A 'Common Problem' - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Craig JamisonWhenever we experience any kind of dis-ease within our mind/body system, there is the illusion that we are out of control. The very fact that we are experiencing something different to the general populus, that being our friends, family and work colleagues creates and compounds the evidence we ...
Views: 829 - Recipes For Inner Peace. Learn From Experience - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Warren RedmanLast time I introduced you to the first of my Recipes for Inner Peace from the book of that name. The first Recipe is Listening Power. Now let’s look at the second recipe called Learning from Experience. In the book Jenny is developing a new relationship. She badly wants it to work but is ...
Views: 828 - Some Retirement! - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Warren RedmanAs you read this I will be miles away from home, enjoying a reunion with my daughter and family and friends in England, after which Nicole and I will be flying to Rome and spending twelve days cruising in the Mediterranean. This is not meant to make you envious. The trip is my retirement. After ...
Views: 828 - Riding the Tide of Transition - by As we move from Summer to Autumn, I notice that it is the most difficult seasonal transition for me. It's not about Autumn itself, but about the 'letting go' of my favorite season (Summer), which I never want to do. Ironically, the gift of the 'letting go' is one of the primary hallmarks of ...
Views: 827 - When 'Bored' Is the Name of Your Game - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2008 from H. Les BrownThe French have the perfect word for it: ennui. It means 'boredom' but it also means so much more. The dictionary defines the word as meaning, "Listlessness and dissatisfaction resulting from lack of interest." I could add 'restless', 'irritable', and 'discontent.' The French term is also the ...
Views: 827 - Over 40? The 10 Steps To Finally Doing The Work That’s Just Right For You - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Craig NathansonP is for Perfect: Purpose What is life about? How will you make a difference in the world? Your purpose drives your behavior and can provide you with daily energy and happiness. What is the purpose of your life? Think deeply about where you most want to make a contribution in the world. Does ...
Views: 826 - THE MECHANICS OF WISHES - by Here is how our physical world works. When we wish for something, that energy goes out into the world and every suitable person around us is given the opportunity to make it happen. The one who follows his intuition and provides our wish, goes through a kind of metamorphosis, because of this ...
Views: 826 - PEP Treatment - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2020 from Dr. VinodHuman Immunodeficiency virus developed in certain body fluids that push the body's immune system, especially the CD4 cells usually named T cells. HIV can destroy multiple of certain cells of the human body. CD4 specialized cells help the immune system fight off infections. If you are looking ...
Views: 825 - Exercise for Seniors - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2021 from dong haAs we age our bodies change. Our bodies don’t need the same types of exercise we may be used to doing, and they may not be able to do that type of movement anymore. However, no matter how old we get it is important for overall health and mobility to keep our bodies moving the best we can. It’s ...
Views: 824 - What Will Your Transition Cost? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2008 from H. Les BrownOn paper, it seems obvious that people should plan for a major shift in perspective that should occur just about the time they settle in to their relationships, their careers and their sense of personal achievement and well=being. That's all very fine to speculate about before the fact. Yet, a ...
Views: 823 - A Perspective - by There is not much I can add to the images we are inundated nearly ad nauseam. They are powerful and they are important. We have a new America as of September 11, 2001 due largely to the coverage by the media of an event that happened far from most Americans individual homes. In recent history we ...
Views: 820 - Equilibrium June 2005, A Summer Special - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Warren RedmanThis month I am making a special offer, in preparation for the launch of three new projects that will be coming on track over the next few months. The first project is the publication of my next book, title under wraps so far (until I decide what it is!). The theme of the book is recipes for ...
Views: 819 - The Connection Between Snoring and Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2018 from M Nasir AzizSnoring might not be bothersome to you, but to your partner or roommate, your snorts and moans in the night are certainly more than a minor nuisance. Snoring may interrupt your sleep or otherwise force you to wake up in the middle of the night. Snoring doesn’t sound very life-threatening at ...
Views: 819 - Annals of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from rakul preetWe are committed to publish informative journals covering various facets of science, medicine and latest technology. We follow open access policies. All our published journals are peer-reviewed academic and scholarly articles which are based on the various novel achievements and research ...
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