Tag Archives: success
Picking Yourself Up After A Defeat
This weekend I remembered the tag line of that iconic old TV sports show, Wide World of Sports – “the thrill of victory, the agony of defeat” – as I sat on the ground just a mile or so shy of my goal. I had planned to power walk a half-marathon overnight with Phyllis but my plan was derailed just after 3:00 a.m. The Moonwalk raised funds for breast cancer screening and I still met that goal. But I fainted from the overwhelming heat and humidity in New York City … Continue reading
Posted in stress, well-being, your self
Tagged brainstorm, breast cancer, coping, defeat, emotions, failure, fears, goals, marathon, MoonWalk, obstacles, strategy, stress, success, walk
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Father’s Day: My Husband’s Legacy
With Father’s Day this weekend, you may be caught up in buying the perfect gift or planning your family get together. But take time to think about your relationship with the men in your life. What are the lessons you learned from your father, the values your husband has passed down, the kind of dad your sons are becoming? Once our kids went away to college, my husband wrote them weekly letters of encouragement and enclosed fortune cookie messages. And now he has compiled all his homespun advice and practical … Continue reading
Posted in adult children, extended family, intimate partner, parenting kids, well-being
Tagged family advice, father, Father's Day, gifts, grandchildren, grandpa's book, husband, legacy, son, stress, success, support, wisdom, writing
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Winning and Losing
I was talking with one of my young grandsons recently about a weekend baseball game his team had just played. When I asked if he had fun, he responded, “Well, I guess. But we were tied and it was almost over and then they scored in the last inning. I don’t like losing, Grandma.” This gave us the chance to have a long conversation about the experience and his feelings about winning and losing. To be honest, none of us really likes to lose. Sure we have the cliché responses … Continue reading
Posted in parenting kids, well-being, your self
Tagged competition, failure, game, grandson, learn, losing, resilience, success, Title IX, winning
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How to Sustain Your 2011 Resolutions
Keeping your resolutions can sometimes feel like climbing a mountain. Like these boys, make sure your goals are accessible. And don’t forget to stop from time to time and note your progress. Track your growth. Notice each small success you make toward reaching your goals. It’s easier to reach short-term objectives and small accomplishments will help you stay motivated. For example, instead of being focused on competing in a marathon, begin by jogging a couple of times a week. Reward yourself. This doesn’t mean eating apple pie and ice cream … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, complimentary ebook, fr** newsletter, goals, healthy lifestyle, New Year's resolutions, success
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