What's my perspective on the concept of being ageless? I view it more from an appearance and mindset standpoint than anything else. For example, my grandmother lived into her eighties, had two, maybe three wrinkles on her face, a few gray strands of hair on her head, dressed fashionably according to her standards, had the energy of ...
Seeking Validation? Looking Within Is a Great Place to Start.
Confidence in one's self doesn't come easy for many people. However, in order to continue to grow and shine in this world, we must all be certain that we are presenting our very best selves. That generally begins with believing in who we are, knowing what we want, and developing a plan to achieve it. ...
From Wife To Widow: How Life Changed For Vanessa Bryant
Football, Basketball, Baseball Widow — a wife whose husband spends the majority of his free time totally absorbed in football, basketball, or baseball during the sport’s season. I’ve heard this term often used over the years; however, I never thought it would take on a whole different meaning for me one day. My husband died suddenly Super Bowl Sunday, 2002, and I ...
Self-Care 101: Give Yourself Permission To Live
Shouting it from the rafters: Self-care is not selfish! When I worked for someone else, time off required someone else's Permission. When I found my Purpose, became my own boss, time off now requires Planning and Profitability. All things now under my control and I LOVE it! By taking the time to discover the Possibilities for me in this ...
How To Become A Social Media Pest
It’s difficult to believe that I’m approaching my tenth anniversary on social media. Some might actually call me a late arrival to the scene. Nevertheless, I am selective about with whom I connect and am never hesitant to unfriend or block someone. For me, it’s more about the quality of my connections, rather than the ...
When People Are Experiencing Grief, Say This, Not That
Everyone wants to come to the aid of those who are grieving. In their attempts to offer assistance or to show compassion, some people end up doing more harm than good. I know this from personal experience having experienced the loss of a spouse. I was an executive at a major healthcare IT firm and I was a ...
