Overcoming misconceptions can take lots of focus, especially when we limit out thoughts, behaviors or beliefs.
Our stories are a piece of what make us who we are and when we keep stories inside, they can morph, change and accelerate over time- this can be good, or not so good. Especially when it connects to misconceptions.
The “bucket list” idea is a fun way to make plans, because you’ve got LOTS of LIFE left in you! And it doesn’t matter what you’re planning to tackle on your bucket list: Being fit and vital will help you do it. So, in order to do the things you want to do… do you have to get fit, stay fit, or get fitter??
The simple things. Do you notice them? Do you walk on by? Do you ignore? It’s ok if you do. I get lost in the fast pace of life too. And I notice when I do pause, stop, or recognize I am moving at the speed of light, that a world of wonder opens, and I remember to take a breath and see the wondrous things I am blessed with.
A deep appreciation for the simple things washes over me.
Nurse wisdom in difficult times…who better to ask for help than wise, compassionate, caring and brilliant Nurses and Nurse Coaches? When asked the question, “You have so much wisdom, experience, and love. What would you share with those who need help?”.
Nurses from across the globe chime in to offer words and intention to alleviate suffering and help us remember we have power to choose how we adjust and shift in our precious lives.
nursestalking is a YouTube channel where Nurses discuss so many things about Nursing, our profession, our work and more. Dale Barzey-Pond is the host, and she wants everyone to know that Nurses are far more than just people in scrub suits. Learn some of the reasons I love fellow Nurses in this blog.
In pre-COVID days, I would have instantly hugged sharing my joy of seeing them after so long. Post-COVID, what’s the protocol? Hugs, or no hugs? Handshake, or no handshake? Smile from afar? Or smile up close?
What transpires when we share kindness in community, despite our awkwardness? It is contagious!
Creating a Positive Environment at Home: Tips from the Experts. The question they posed to me was, what are your top 3 habits to practice at home to promote positive aging? I sat with this question for a few days thinking… and thinking…and thinking… Positive aging is a big job, right? How do I sift it all down to 3 habits one could explore while at home?
After much contemplation, the following three are what I came up with.
Read some cool mindfulness expert tips on how to inspire mindfulness in your home featured on Redfin’s blog.
When we can gently remind ourselves, that our homes can create a connection back to being mindful, simply by creating spaces, or setting out intentional objects to focus on when we get distracted, we can more easily reconnect to the present and become mindful.
