Reflections
The Shift Today, I feel like Justin Bieber or Selena Gomez gushing over their latest albums and declaring they are milestones in their musical maturation. As I conclude the blog’s second year, my objective remains the same, but my approach has evolved. I remain committed to providing useful messages on meaningful subjects that lead one […]
The Next Step
Should I? We are told not to limit our ambition, and our minds race to becoming President, inventing the next Spanx, or owning a private island in the Caribbean. Regretfully, we do not immediately consider becoming spouse or parent of the year. Aside from our misplaced priorities, we have not even been elected as the […]
Measure Twice, Cut Once
What to Do? Now is the time of the year when the gurus tell us to formulate our New Year’s resolutions or goals. If you are not a goal-setter, I can only say, “In the absence of clearly defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily acts of trivia” (author unknown). Rather than simply […]
Keep Your Filthy Lucre
Really? What a counterintuitive title for a message on generosity. At the mere suggestion of generosity, we anticipate a monetary solicitation and instinctively look to ensure we firmly fastened our purse’s clasp. However, money may be the last element of generosity. First, Why… Generosity is alternatively considered a personal obligation or a byproduct of gratitude, […]
Attitude of…
…Gratitude This trite saying, even though true, gets on my nerves like fingernails scraping on a chalkboard (is that still a thing?), especially when I want to wallow in my misery. At the same time, grateful people are psychologically and physically healthier than the ungrateful, making gratitude worthy of pursuit. Whatever For? When asked, our […]
Let’s Get It On
This message is not a tribute to Marvin Gaye’s beseeching ballad or a Cosmopolitan magazine how-to-please-your-lover guide but one designed to stimulate thinking about our sexual indulgences. If there is ever a subject about which I might feel imposter syndrome, this is it. Well, here we go… Perception v. Reality When you consider the time […]
It is a Lifestyle
They Got it Together! Researchers have identified Blue Zones, where people enjoy long, healthy lives, and the factors contributing to their longevity: consumption, movement, purpose, and social connection. More important than the number of years is the quality. Blue Zoners generally do not outlive their good health; they are on the go until the end. […]
(Non)Movement
This message is not entitled “exercise” because it is only part of the movement and lack thereof necessary for well-being. The Recommendation Only 25% of us receive the substantial health benefits obtained by following the recommended 75-150 minutes of weekly aerobic activity and twice-weekly muscle-strengthening sessions. This standard does not require excessive time, a personal […]
A Moment on the Lips…
Consumption Today, we address consumption—what we load into our bodies. More than forty percent of us are obese, and suffer a multitude of severe health problems for it. Something has to give; we consume more than the amount needed to maintain our weight and nearly 25% more calories than we did fifty years ago. Moreover, […]
Your Temple
No, I am not talking about your place for religious services but your physical well-being, a prerequisite to a fulfilling life. Its importance is evident but not adequately pursued, given our country’s obesity epidemic and sedentary lifestyles. Since you already know that the better you take care of your body, the better it takes care […]