Setting Goals is All About Making a Commitment to Yourself Repeat after me..."I am CAPABLE, I am CONFIDENT, I am COMPETENT!

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Tips for GOAL Setting:1. Commitment is essential to achievement. Commit to making a change.2. Choose a goal(s).3. Take the required action steps that will move you in the direction of achieving your goal.4. Energize your recipe for success by…

ARE WE TURNING INTO A SOCIETY THAT PRODUCES JUST ENOUGH TO GET BY?

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An interesting phenomenon occurred recently. I was spending an evening with friends when one of my friend's 13 year old nephew showed up and was asking us dating advice. Another friend teased him saying that he had tobulk up to attract a girl.…

Benefits of Expressing Gratitude Daily

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We are at that time of year again when it is expected that you reflect on what you have and be thankful by expressing gratitude and by reaching out to those that are less fortunate. Well, I would like to challenge you todevelop an "Attitude…

REIKI: A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HEALING YOUR BODY NATURALLY

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A Brief Overview: Reiki is an ancient Tibetan method of natural healing that was rediscovered by a Japanese physician and widely taught as a technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. The word Reiki is made of…

How do you CHOOSE to start your day?

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Repeat after me... "I am loving, I am lovable, I am loved. I AM LOVE!" Are you the type of person who starts off each day by listening to the news? I find the news to be very depressing and discouraging to say the least. It surely takes the…

CHOOSING A HOSPITAL OR A DOCTOR

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A common question I hear is “How do I choose the best doctor”? It’s not an easy question to answer. Choosing a doctor or hospital is a very personal choice. It may be important for you to be a close distance from your doctor because travel…

MAKING MEATLOAF

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What does making meatloaf have to do with patient’s safety? If you make a wonderful meatloaf dinner and a friend asks for the recipe, they may wonder why theirs doesn’t come out the same. When you share your recipe, you are telling the…

ADVOCACY

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I get many calls from family members or friends who are planning to advocate for one another and want to know some tips or rules. Some just feel they would be good at bedside advocacy. They may want to make a living at being a patient advocate…

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

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We all need a “Time to Play” but what if your family member; spouse, child or parent is ill, diagnosed with a life changing disease or suddenly injured and struggling to care for themselves? What role can you play in their recovery to be…