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A Week of Joy

The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu spent a week teaching me about life. What a joy! OK, they didn’t actually come to my house, but they had a week-long conversation that was recorded in a book, The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World, and as a video, Mission: Joy. The Archbishop and the Dalai Lama, in their 80s, talked about seeing life as it is, accepting the highs and the lows, being engaged with other people, and, most importantly, being empathic and supportive of others. [...]

2024-09-01T17:06:33-04:00September 1st, 2024|Dr. Cheryl Greenberg, Wellness|

I Love Being Grey!

I love my grey hair. I don’t worry about people saying that I look old. Instead, I enjoy the time recovered from hairdresser appointments. The world has told us that getting older is about decline, weakness, modesty, and withdrawal. Nope, getting older is whatever we want it to be, for as long as possible. I Have Choices! Today, seniors make more choices about activities and schedules. I Keep Doing! I know that continuing to be competent means that I continue to be independent, happy, and satisfied. [...]

2024-07-15T11:20:31-04:00July 15th, 2024|Dr. Cheryl Greenberg, Wellness|

Prioritize Self-Care with SPAN

Life's demands can sometimes feel like an uncomfortable, turbulent flight, and finding a moment for self-care can be quite challenging. A simple guide can help you navigate these waters – the SPAN (Sleep, Physical, Activity, Nutrition) method. Prioritizing self-care is crucial in life's challenges. The SPAN method is a simple guide to ensure that you are fit to care for yourself and others. [...]

2024-02-29T17:55:43-05:00February 29th, 2024|Prince Deese, Wellness|

Hot Chocolate with Tiny Marshmallows

A cup of hot chocolate with tiny marshmallows, soft music in the background, and frost on the windows. Sounds like a Hallmark winter! But we need even more for a happy and healthy winter. As the temperatures fall, it’s important to be intentional about navigating the season. The same activities that make us smile can also protect our bodies and brains. [...]

2024-02-29T17:21:44-05:00February 29th, 2024|Dr. Cheryl Greenberg, Wellness|

How Exercise Benefits Mental Health

Exercise has been shown to have many health benefits, both physical and mental. However, when people think about health, they often only consider the physical aspect. As a result, our goals for exercising are often focused on improving our physical health. But ask anyone who has been exercising regularly and they will tell you how physical wellness isn’t the only benefit of exercising. [...]

2023-11-08T17:39:03-05:00November 8th, 2023|Fitness, Prince Deese|

Comfortable Conversations for Important Decisions

From time to time, we notice a loved one doing something that makes us stop and wonder. We worry about their wellbeing. We see signs that there may be problems to solve. Our parent, spouse or dear friend, for example, seems frustrated with their job, but is having trouble thinking about making a change or retiring. [...]

2023-06-04T19:07:05-04:00December 29th, 2022|Dr. Cheryl Greenberg, Wellness|
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