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Giants and Monsters Everywhere – On My!
Keeping with an October theme for Halloween, I thought I would address the Giants and Monsters in our lives. Be that our personal lives, our working environments, or where ever your giant monsters live. Giants and Monsters Everywhere - On My!It's not hard to image a time when you are sitting at your desk and the world is wonderful. You are on top of your game, coworkers respect you, your clients rely on you, and you get satisfaction from mostly everything you do. Life is good. The next day your world is shattered and left in ruin. Shaking your head you can’t believe what is happening around you, why it…
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When The Past Becomes The Guide
When The Past Becomes The Guide People tend to rely on the past as a means to prepare for the future. While it is true we need to learn from our mistakes, are we allowing the past to control our future? Picking a time in my past that was riddled with mistakes and completely altered my life course, I ponder on how things could have gone differently. We tend to focus only on the negative and often times allow that negativity to guide our present and future decisions. Unfortunately, this way of thinking doesn’t help us resolve the conflicts or problems that haunt our memories. If we use the past…
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Work after the kids leave home
Work after the kids leave home The way we spend our time has a great deal to do with the people in our lives. That can be with a significant other, children, adult parents, friends, co-workers, and even our pets. Yes, those adorable goldfish swimming around have a true purpose in our lives. You get up in the morning and before you have even combed your hair, you are feeding the fish, checking their bubbler, and changing the light settings. They create your first distraction of the day – you are their grocery cart. For those who have raised children (that’s a step up from goldfish), you understand distraction in…
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Getting back in the game after an Injury
Getting back in the game after an InjuryIf you have ever suffered from a physical injury that has put you down for any length of time, you will understand what it means to “get back in the game”. It is a good thing if you can return to your job and not have to worry about re-injuring yourself. But for those who have an acute and/or degenerative injury to their body, learning to adjust to this new life changing event can take time. There are things that can help, like physical therapy, water therapy, chiropractic visits, yoga, and a reputable spa. Different therapies work for different people.Get back in the…
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But I Like My Rose Colored Glasses
Not that anyone would notice, but I kind of like my rose colored glasses. Ten years ago maybe not, but today - you bet. I look at the world around me and I find myself at times wanting to shut it out. Being a normally happy-go-lucky person, saying I want to shut the world out is a big statement for me. I think age changes how we spend our free time, and who we choose to spend it with. While a few of my friends could still be accused of running around with a lampshade on their head, a larger number of them have graduated to being a bonified home body.…