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Learning How to Cope from the Japanese
For the past 10 days, we’ve seen heartbreaking pictures of epic devastation in Japan, resulting from the massive earthquake and ravaging tsunami there. And read frightening reports of damaged nuclear reactors with newly elevated levels of radiation in the food and water supply. But what we’ve also seen are people reacting with composure and a cooperative spirit. And we’ve read about people demonstrating resilience and unity in the face of tremendous horror. Even with the shock of one-half million homeless and estimates of 10,000 dead, the culture of the Japanese … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, earthquake, family, Japan, nuclear threat, reactor, resilience, strength, stress, support, tsunami
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What Charlie Sheen Can Learn from the Tragic Earthquake in Japan
Often, in the face of disaster, we feel a deep sense of helplessness. And the tragedy in Japan evokes a particular vulnerability when we see the pressing and immediate needs for food and shelter. Many who have lost everything are offering support and hope to one another – their self reliance and resiliency are apparent. One couple in their late 70s weren’t waiting for help. They immediately began fixing up their home so they would be able to help others. If only Charlie Sheen could access that kind of courage … Continue reading
How Sandwiched Boomers Can Fight Inertia
This is a continuation of the tips offered on Monday about how to fight inertia. As Sandwiched Boomers with so much on your plate, you may feel overwhelmed and not know where to begin. Take it slow and easy. If some days you can’t follow through with your plans, don’t let frustration sap your enthusiasm. Think about all those New Year’s resolutions you made when you were young and didn’t know better. And then remember the inertia that followed the failure of your short-lived goals. Don’t fall victim to that … Continue reading
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Tagged ebook, expectations, family, Her Mentor Center, pleasure principle, positive reinforcement, Sandwiched Boomers, support, yoga
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Optimism about Gabrielle Giffords’ and America’s Recovery
The recent news has been good concerning the ongoing recovery of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords after she was shot point blank in the head on Saturday. Reports are that she is breathing on her own as her husband holds her hand. The outpouring of prayers and good thoughts coming from Americans around the country will help to sustain her and her family through the long and arduous recovery that she faces. Support also goes out to the families of the six murder victims, whose funerals begin tomorrow as 9 year old … Continue reading
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Tagged American Psychological Association, control, exercise, Gabrielle Giffords, health, shooting, strength, stress, support
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