We have all heard those words and the importance of paying attention to food, exercise, and stress if we want to live long healthy lives. We especially hear it this time of year. But what if there is more to it than that? While researchers who study longevity acknowledge that these factors play an important…
DetailsNot Me! You are probably thinking that is a pretty dumb question and I can understand your sentiment. I don’t think most of us would choose to suffer, yet, in a variety of ways, we all experience suffering. But have you ever considered that suffering can make you stronger? Two psychologists from the University of…
DetailsLet’s face it, when you think about a winning Super Bowl team, you probably think of the quarterback, the running back, perhaps the wide receiver, and maybe even the coach. But how likely are you to know the names of the third-string quarterback, or the guys on the practice squad? I mean those jobs just…
DetailsHave you ever caught your child red-handed, getting into the cookies when they were told not to because dinner would be ready in 20 minutes? As you stand there in anger and disbelief, you are befuddled by what you are seeing. But even as you see it happening, your kid tries to deny the crime.…
DetailsHow frequently do you make a reference to something that you have told your spouse previously, only to have them respond that they don’t know what you are talking about? If that happens too often, you may find yourself wanting to pull your hair out. You are convinced that he or she doesn’t listen which,…
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That’s not a difficult question to answer. Of course they do – many times the same way that we disappoint them. So, maybe a better question to ask would be – what are some good ways to handle disappointment, because it will happen? I want to share a few productive steps that we can take…
DetailsIt was 1989 when Jerry Jones bought the Dallas Cowboys. He came with the determination to make big changes in order to get the team back on track with their historic winning ways. However, some of the transitions were not timed or handled well. Well, actually they were mangled pretty badly. One of those mishandles…
DetailsMy mother is the mildest mannered and least confrontational person that I know. So, it was interesting, and out of character, for her to recently comment to a family member, “I think if they took the word complain out of the English language, you wouldn’t have anything to say.” Let’s face it, we like to…
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I recently read about a woman from New Mexico. One of her parents was a teacher and the other was a nurse. On nights and weekends they would do volunteer work. They were both committed to a life of service. The woman herself became a physician and works with the homeless community and has for…
Details“I want to thank my family: my wife Regina and my son Harry. Thank you. Just seriously, thank you for being my family. I love you both, and really nothing else matters, does it?” These were some of the final words of farewell from Dave Letterman this past week. After 33 years as host of…
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