In this blog post, I would like to help you explore some of the challenges and opportunities that I have had to face at midlife. I want to give you an opportunity to take a look at issues that are specific to each generation. You will also have a chance to begin the...

Destructive communication erodes self-esteem and harms relationships. Such communication patterns may be destructive, but, sadly, plenty of people fall into the trap of indulging in them. If you will follow these rules and steer clear of the traps of...

Health insurance has been around since the 1920's and its a common belief that we have to have it, right. Maybe, but let’s look and the numbers. The average monthly premium is $393.00 for an individual, while the annual deductible is $4,328.00. If you have a family...

Being a caregiver is a selfless labor of love in which we fully engage. It takes all of you - mind, body and spirit. It’s rewarding when we see a smile on the face of those we care for, yet exhausting at the end of each day. Leo Buscaglia once wrote, “To often we...

When my grandparents moved into our house, it started out as a time of bonding and celebration. However, as their physical bodies continued to deteriorate it began to take a toll on our family. My grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and my grandfather had a...

  As a young boy at home, I have the fondest memories of my grandparents. They not only lived in my home town, providing ample opportunities to visit, but also lived in our home in their final day. Having three generations under the same roof made for...

Every human feels anxiety on occasion; it is a part of life. All of us know what it is like to feel worry, nervousness, fear, and concern. We feel nervous when we have to give a speech, go for a job interview, or walk into our boss's office for the annual...

Most of us know that assertiveness will get you further in life than being passive or aggressive. Being assertive means being able to stand up for your own or other people’s rights in a calm and positive way, without being either aggressive, or passively accepting...

In Part 1 of this discussion we talked about using assertiveness to get your point across without upsetting others, while standing our ground and standing up for ourselves. In Part 2, I’ll show you how to use verbal and non-verbal communication to get what...

Jeff Logue Ph. D. William Penn, the founder of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, was well liked by the Indians.  At one time, they told him he could have as much of their land as he could travel (walk or ride) in a single day. Early the next morning William started...