Category Archives: your self
Women Olympians as Role Models
Since Title IX guaranteed equal funding for girls’ sports programs 40 years ago, we’ve seen the results in school, in the workplace and in women’s self-confidence. Studies have shown that girls who play sports in high school are more likely to do better in science classes, complete college, avoid substance abuse and join the workforce. And the more time they spend participating in team sports, the higher their self-esteem. Naturally, there has also been an effect on the playing fields. Now, for the first time in the history of the … Continue reading
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Tagged athletes, character strength, friendship, Gabby Douglas, games, gold medal, gratitude, London, loyalty, Marty Seligman, Olympics, positive psychology, resilience, support, Title 9, virtue, women
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olympics 2012: the year of the woman
History is always made at the Olympics. But for the first time, in 2012 London, women are represented on the Olympic team of all 205 national delegations. The three countries that have never had female athletes–Brunei, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia–each have them competing for the gold. Of course, winning is important. But with the competitors serving as role models for our children, strength of character and positive values really matters too. Aren’t we all eager to hear the athletes’ personal stories? Fortunately the same threads weave throughout–follow your heart, love … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012 olympics, Brunei, character, female athletes, gratitude, london 2012, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, strength
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How I Knew I Needed a Vacation
In 2009 we featured Dr. Carol Orsborn on a Virtual Book Tour right here on the blog. We’ve known each other for years through our work online. But since Carol moved back to L.A. from New York, it’s been a treat to have lunch–no computers or iphones–just old fashioned face to face. We’re delighted that Carol is our guest blogger today. With many of us about to travel before summer’s end, here are Carol’s recent reflections on her much needed vacation: My husband Dan and I have been working much harder than we’d ever anticipated to be … Continue reading
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Tagged Carol Orsborn, change, counseling, Dr, fierce with age, lifestages, May Sarton, midlife, retreat, spiritual, transition, Virtual Book Tour
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Virtual Book Tour with Kathleen Toomey Jabs
Today we are pleased to welcome Kathleen Toomey Jabs to our blog for a discussion about her new book, Black Wings. Kathleen is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and also has an MFA in creative writing. She has written an engrossing mystery set in the world of secret societies, military tradition, and deception. In her novel, Lieutenant Bridget Donovan unofficially investigates the crash of Audrey Richards, one of the Navy’s first female fighter pilots, who had been her former roommate when both attended the Academy. What she … Continue reading
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Tagged balance, Black Wings, career, Kathleen Toomey Jabs, military, mystery, novel, US Naval Academy, women authors
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