Lancelonie said: A moment comes when you realize how difficult it is to follow every note. You decide whether to continue or not – to keep that musical instrument close to your heart or retire it to some nameless corner.
A moment comes when you realize how difficult it is to follow every note. You decide whether to continue or not – to keep that musical instrument close to your heart or retire it to some nameless corner.
LanceLonie, Editorial Note ( 5 of 7 ) : New Year’s Resolution A Musical Instrument
Lancelonie said: Mastering your musical instrument is like pursuing your new year’s resolution. The result is life changing.
Mastering your musical instrument is like pursuing your new year’s resolution. The result is life changing.
LanceLonie, Editorial Note ( 6 of 7 ) : New Year’s Resolution A Musical Instrument
You should make your New Year’s resolution happen this year instead of procrastinating. How about if we examine its funny lifespan…
A New Year’s resolution seems to have a lifespan of its own. Just like fire, it begins with a spark then it burns and later dies out. There’s always a start and a finish line. But would it be nice if you could reach the end that is actually your goal?
Let’s take a look at this funny thing we hashtag –
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Okay, I’ll exercise to lose 20 pounds. I have 3 jeans I’d like to fit into.
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I’m going to wake up early on weekends so I can run a mile or so.
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That trail seems steep and it’s killing my legs.
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Hey, I lost 2 pounds already. I’m all good for now… This calls for a cheesecake celebration.
My mother, I remember, had a term for this in Tagalog – “sawsaw-patis” (sao, as in Sao Palo + pa-tease, with an accent on each 2nd syllable). She always called me that roll eyes 🙄 when I was a kid because I made some eager start-ups that never finished – piano 🎹 lessons at level IV, karate classes for 1-2 days only, stenography lessons halfway through the book, Spanish with molded dog ears, etc…
But “I’m a kid” just like what mySophia 👧🏻 would say; and my mom was extremely busy enough to tell me sternly, “I’m your mom who’s telling you to finish that” as I would now to my daughter. She’s pretty consistent. Ha.
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But as an adult, what’s your excuse? ⁉️
“Consistency is key.”🔑 Now, who said this? Do I need to quote anyone?
Do you sometimes feel that being consistent is boring since it somehow lack variations? It’s like eating rainbow-colored 🌈 gummy bears with only one flavor. Yes?.. But hey, I know you get the idea so I’ll gummy-bear with you…
Rewire the brain 🧠 this year.
Oh, yeah!!! That’s probably be the best resolution for me. 🙌🏼
Do you have a NY resolution?
How are you doing?
Instead of saying there’s always next year, make it [your New Year’s resolution] happen this year!
LanceLonie, Editorial Note ( 7 of 7 ) : New Year’s Resolution A Musical Instrument
January 21st is National Hugging Day… An unknown author said: A hug is two hearts wrapped in arms.
January 21st is National Hugging Day.
Happy Bench Monday today and Hug Day tomorrow!
A hug is two hearts wrapped in arms.
Unknown Author
Dairy products, such as yogurt and low-fat Camembert cheese, may prevent Alzheimer’s disease due to calcium, vitamin B12, probiotic and other neuroprotective agents.
January 20th is National Cheese Lover’s Day. To all Steve Urkels, come celebrate your favorite dairy – from asiago and Monterey jack to Velveeta and Zufi.
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Alright. You might find this confusing… Some say cheese is bad and contributes to Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Some say it’s good as it may reduce the risk of cognitive decline and prevent AD. Here’s what I found…
There are old reports that say the bigger or fatter the body, the smaller the brain 🧠 gets. If cheese and yogurt were also reported to help lower the risk of obesity, then that means it will also aid in preventing cognitive decline. (1)
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Studies have shown that dairy products, such as yogurt and low-fat cheese 🧀 , may indeed prevent Alzheimer’s disease. This is due to some brain-power components of dairy 🐄 , such as calcium, vitamin B12 and probiotics to name a few (as the others are quite complicated for you to even care about. lol). (1)
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An evaluation of 1,183 participants shows that men 👱♂️ who had higher protein intake seemed to have lower stress while low-fat yogurt consumption resulted to good memory recall. Women who consumed low-fat cheese, on the other hand, was reported with decreased cognitive impairment. To summarize, low-fat yogurt and cheese contributed to good brain 🧠 health. (1)
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More research, however, has to be done to understand how all cheese components really work within our brain and body. (1)
Camembert cheese has oleamide and dehydroergosterol – two anti-inflammatory compounds found to induce microglia that leads to the protection of neurons in your central nervous system. (1)
Microglia is a collection of cells that are key to overall brain 🧠 maintenance. As primary immune cells of the central nervous system, microglia identify threatening foreign bodies and destroy them. (2)
References:
(1) Ano, Y. & Nakayama, H. (2018, June 30). Preventive Effects of Dairy Products on Dementia and the Underlying Mechanisms. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6073537/.
(2) Microglia. (2018, December 7). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microglia.
Angelina Jolie said: What sets you apart is what you are willing to do for others. Anyone can put on a dress and make up. It’s your mind that will define you.
What sets you apart is what you are willing to do for others. Anyone can put on a dress and make up. It’s your mind that will define you. Find out who you are, what do think and what you stand for; and fight for others to have those same freedoms. A life of service is worth living.
Angelina Jolie
The 2nd Monday of January is National Clean Off Your Desk Day.
Go ahead; clean your desks. Declutter for a better focus. What a good way to start your work week!
Happy Bench Monday Clean Off Your Desk Day!
Memory is the mental faculty that retrieves information that had been encoded and stored in the brain. This is key to learning.
Memory is the mental faculty that retrieves information that had been encoded and stored in the brain. This is key to learning.
Memory as defined in Psychology here
January 12th is National Hot Tea Day. Let’s toast our teacups and celebrate by understanding the brain benefits of tea, like peppermint, chamomile, green and black.
January 12th is National Hot Tea Day (with January as the National Hot Tea Month) as declared by the Tea Council of the USA in 2016. Let’s toast our tea cups and celebrate by exploring some types of tea – chamomile, peppermint, black and green – and their cognitive benefits.
A regular cup of tea is found to be beneficial to your cognitive health.
In a study of 1,003 Japanese participants aged 70 and above, it was concluded that the more green tea 🍵 they consumed, the lesser the cognitive impairment was. In another study of 2,501 Chinese adults aged 55 and above, regular consumption of black (fermented) and oolong (semi-fermented) tea ☕️ “was associated with lower risks of cognitive impairment and decline independent of other risk factors.” (1)
Both black and green tea inhibited an enzyme activity in relation to a brain 🧠 neurotransmitter imbalance that causes Alzheimer’s disease. According to Dr. Ed Okello, lead investigator: “Although there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, tea could potentially be another weapon in the armoury which is used to treat this disease and slow down its development.” (2)
Dr. Okello, a green tea 🍵 drinker, also said, “The ageing politician, Tony Benn, is a prime example of somebody who drinks tea and has a fantastic memory. He is said to drink 18 pints a day and has a very sharp mind for a man of his age.” (2)
Although there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, tea could potentially be another weapon in the armoury which is used to treat this disease and slow down its development.
Dr. Ed Okello
In an experiment conducted by the Psychology Department of Northumbria University, peppermint and chamomile tea had been proven to have contrasting effects… While peppermint tea makes you alert; thereby, improving memory, chamomile tea impairs cognition as it calms you down. (3)
Picture me upon your knee –
Doris Day song, Tea For Two
With tea for two and two for tea;
Just me for you
And you for me alone.
Peppermint contains theanine, an amino acid (a building block of protein), found in green tea. Its combination with caffeine is found to promote better memory and learning; thus, became popular as a nootropic supplement typically found in the form of a pill, drink or gum. (4)
While theanine is good for treating anxiety and high blood pressure, it is also used to make cancer treatment more effective. Similar to glutamate, theanine also transmits nerve impulses in the brain and helps prevent Alzheimer’s disease. (5)
Like peppermint, chamomile can alleviate anxiety and possibly prevent cancer cells from developing. But in addition, it also ease menstrual cramps and reduce inflammation, as well as “help” prevent blood sugar increase, slow down osteoporosis and relieve cold symptoms (although more research is needed on those last three claims). (6)
Because chamomile calms you down and lowers mental alertness, it will naturally and temporarily impair your memory.
Please note:
Peppermint and chamomile should be taken as supplements; and should not, in any way, replace medicine, especially when prescribed. Please consult your doctor.
References:
(1) Okello, Ed. (2016, September 14). A memorable cup of tea. Retrieved from https://www.ncl.ac.uk/media/wwwnclacuk/instituteofneuroscience/files/A%20memorable%20cup%20of%20tea%20and%20other%20natural%20products%20%20-%20ARUK%202016-Ed%20Okello.pdf.
(2) University Of Newcastle Upon Tyne. (2004, November 1). Tea Could Improve Memory, Study Shows. Retrieved from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/10/041030144110.htm.
(3) Herbs that can boost your mood and memory. (2016, April 29). Retrieved from https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/news-events/news/2016/04/herbs-that-can-boost-your-mood-and-memory/.
(4) Theanine. (2018, December 30). Retrieved January 4, 2019 from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theanine.
(5) Theanine. (n.d.). Retrieved January 4, 2019 from https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1053/theanine.
(6) Villines, Zawn. (2017, November 15). What are the benefits of chamomile tea? Retrieved from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320031.php.
Nina Simone’s Feeling Good song is a perfect message, not just for the new year but also for every single new day. Wake up to a new dawn, a new day, a new life everyday. Here are a few feel-good reminders…
My heart is singing to this tune, Feeling Good sung by Nina Simone…
Birds flying high,
Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, Feeling Good
You know how I feel;
Sun in the sky,
You know how I feel;
Breeze driftin’ on by,
You know how I feel.
It’s a new dawn;
It’s a new day;
It’s a new life
For me…
And I’m feeling good.
Kudos to Bricusse and Newley for producing a well-written song – perfect for this year! Shall we take this message to heart as we journey (together) all throughout this year?
Channel your spirits to being positive and feeling good.
That’s easy to say and a little hard to do… But pause… Think about your family, those who rely upon you or that one person who looks up to you like a hero… How about those people who -or- things that give you inspiration? Think of them / those . . . and then focus on your goal.
Here are a few things to do in order to shake bad things off your system and come back to good life…
Remember:
New Year’s Day is a good start . . . however, you don’t really have to wait for the end-of-year to improve your life. Each day is always a good new day to start over even if you have to do it again and again . . . and again.
A New Year’s resolution is like learning a musical instrument. You start excited but sometimes end up realizing how difficult it is. The time comes when you decide whether to continue or not… If you choose to pursue and reach your goal, it will result to a life changing moment.
Behold! 🎺 A new day and a new year beckons. Yet another list of neglected resurrected resolutions are again in vogue. Oftentimes, however, our first-of the-year list of to-dos is merely an ideal. Like sort of a fleeting fashion statement, the perfect model glides down the catwalk and then loses her high-heel 👠 balance. She falls off the edge even before January ends.
We have come to a point where pronouncing or showing off our resolutions seems enough. Enough to Pinterest or share with our little social-media-based world 🌎. Enough to just say, “my new year resolution” with hashtags, #newyear and #selfie, on our Facebook, Instagram and other profiles. Whether it catches on like a craze ⚡️or totally disappears like a failed trend, it is irrelevant.
A New Year’s resolution is much like learning a musical instrument.🎸 There is a period of initial zeal and excitement as it is a personal challenge. Then comes the moment of reality about how difficult the task is to follow every note. 🎵 You began to reach the crossroads – of whether to continue or not, to keep that instrument close to your heart ❤️ or retire it to some nameless corner.
But to persevere with time 🕰 then later produce beautiful melodies 🎶 once you mastered that musical instrument 🎹 is just like pursuing and fulfilling your new year’s resolution. It results into a life changing moment of accomplishment filled with beauty and happiness.😃
To persevere with time then later produce beautiful melodies once you mastered that musical instrument is just like pursuing and fulfilling your new year’s resolution. It results into a life changing moment of accomplishment filled with beauty and happiness.
lancelonie
Instead of saying there is always next year, make it happen this year!
LanceLonie 💕
I always liked those moments of epiphany, when you have the next destination. Brad Pitt quote | I Call Her Mnimi | http://www.AboutMnimi.com
January 4th is National Trivia Day in the US. Here is your trivia: Did you know that January is named after…
January 4th is National Trivia Day in the US.
January is named after Janus, the Roman god of time and transitions, as well as passages and endings. He is depicted with two faces – one facing backward (past) and the other looking forward (future).
Reference:
Janus. (2018, December 10). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janus.
Officially starting the new year with an Edith Lovejoy Pierce quote, your opportunity book has blank pages for you to fill in. Yes, opportunities are there waiting for you to take. Anything you may have done wrongly in the past is a lesson. Today and going forward, you will get better!
Happy New Year 🎊, friends!!! I just can’t wait for the end of this write-up to say that.
I am also “officially” starting my year 2020 today with a quote by Edith Lovejoy Pierce below. It’s for you, too . . . as that is just perfect for day one of “our” 365 journey (together?). 😁
We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.
Edith Lovejoy Pierce quote | I Call Her Mnimi | AboutMnimi.com
The blank pages represent all the opportunities that you are yet to take – to start over and make things a whole lot better – this year. You may have done some stupid things in the past and that’s alright. It is done and gone. It’s your lesson and hopefully, you learned. Today and going forward, you’ll make up for those . . . and you will get better!
For the obsessive-compulsive, like me, I mark today, January 1st, 2020, as that day. 👊 Haha.
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Speaking of the new year, I would have loved to start it by going to the 2020 Tournament of Roses Parade but I let myself stuck on this blog instead, which I love, too!
For those of you who don’t know what 🌹Rose Parade is, it’s the annual parade of marching bands, equestrians and fabulous floats covered with fresh roses and other flowers 💐. It is a tradition during New Year’s Day in Southern California (unless it falls on a Sunday, then it will be moved on January 2nd).
Every year, in Pasadena, California, this flower-filled event follows a theme. Today is about The Melody of Life and I can only imagine flowery musical floats. We’ll check out the actuals later on…
If you have already executed your first-of-the-year plan today, good for you! For the Rose Parade fans who have settled on your best viewing spots, high five!✋🏽 But for those of you who were not able to purchase tickets, you can see the after-parade showcase for a fraction of the cost.💵
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Also, if you are like me who is always on the look-out for some local events, below is a list for January, February and March that you can put on your calendars in advance. Cheers! 🥂
Chewing gum is ancient. Thousands of years ago, the Greeks chewed mastiche while the Mayans and Aztecs chewed chicle to satisfy quench and hunger. North American Indians masticated spruce tress resin, which they passed on to European settlers.
Up to this day, some people chew gum to clean teeth and freshen breath. Some chew to curb their appetite and lose weight. Some also chew in lieu of smoking cigarettes. Or, maybe some chew because they are bored or . . . just because they want to.
Gum chewing in public are viewed by others as lack of class, especially if you make sounds and blow-pop bubbles. If you talk to someone while chewing gum, you may be regarded as someone rude. While it kills a good first impression, a gum chewer may sometimes be viewed as a slacker.
She wasn’t actually chewing gum but her demeanor was very much that of a gum chewer. Gail Honeyman
This brings me back to the time when I took my first California driving test…
It was one late afternoon and DMV was about to close. I think I was the last customer. I don’t usually chew gum but I did anyway only because I was stress-hungry and that was the only thing my husband could get for me.
To make the story short, that Pasadena DMV guy named Bob (yes, I wrote it!) must have made an impression that I was a rude slacker so his attitude towards me was VERY unfavorable. He was so rude that when I was not able to immediately turn right back to the DMV parking lot, he suddenly pulled my hand brake. Also, throughout our driving course up to the time he forcefully stopped me, he even repeatedly said that I don’t know how to drive. I should’ve reported him at once but the office was closing and I was too tired and tensed to make a move.
Going back to gum chewing, yes, I am not a fan of that. If I do it in public (with the exception of my DMV incident), I felt kinda like an unprofessional masticating goat . . . (LOL) . . . until I learned of this . . .
A number of curious experiments on cognitive effects of gum chewing served to answer the question below…
The answer is “nearly” a yes, chewing gum helps you remember and most neuroscientists share the same findings. The simplest thing of chewing gum can improve memory because, just like any physical activity, it can:
…thereby, making the brain more active and alert.
Lucy Wilkinson, Andrew Scholey and Keith Wesnes of University of Northumbria at Newcastle, England, studied 75 healthy adult participants. They were randomly assigned to either chewing sugar-free Wrigley’s Extra Spearmint, pretend-chewing and no chewing at all. Their cognitive analysis showed that actual gum chewing can improve both *working memory* and *episodic memory* as compared with the other two activities.
Richard Stephens and Richard J. Tunney argued that there is improved cognitive performance with gum-chewing because of glucose going up the brain. Just like any other motor function, as also reported by numerous neuroscientists, the act of chewing gum elevates both heart rate and blood pressure, cortisol levels and cerebral blood flow, thereby causing arousal and alertness. Both also concluded that, with the exception of the *executive function*, not only does chewing gum enhances working memory and long-term episodic memory, but it also improves language-based attention and perceptual processing speed.
Serge Onyper, associate professor of psychology at St. Lawrence University, New York, experimented on almost 100 students. He found out that those who chewed gum 5 minutes before cognitive testing did better than those who did not. But he also noted that “mastication-induced arousal” only lasted for about 20 minutes.
Andrew Smith of Cardiff University, United Kingdom, with his 133 volunteers, reported greater alertness and more positive mood. Gum chewers showed decreased levels of stress such that they are able to complete more academic tasks.
But TMJ sufferers, be warned…
There are also reports that indicate no correlation between gum-chewing and memory.
In a re-examination conducted by Christopher Miles and Andrew J. Johnson of Cardiff University, United Kingdom,
So, there you have it . . . for now . . . until the next experiment results…
For your optional memory exercise, below are some names tied to the chewing gum industry. Should you decide not to skip this, go ahead and chew a sugar-free gum to maybe enhance you memory.
Whatever you say, old boy, just look after yourself. And whatever you do, don’t swallow the gum! Anthony Horowitz quote, Skeleton Key
As I was reading through gum blogs and articles, a memory of me chewing multiple gums came back. I remember swallowing a dollop of thick… I wonder if that had any effect and may have answer my digestive problems… Hmmm…
So health buffs said swallowing a piece of gum is safe as it is passed out of your body. But what about multiple gums that thickened after some time and a kid swallowed it?
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July 22nd is World Brain Day, an annual celebration suggested by the Public Awareness and Advocacy Committee to be July 22, 2014. This was based on the date when the World Federation of Neurology was established in 1957. Its main objective “is to increase public awareness and promote advocacy related to brain health.”
July 22nd is World Brain Day, an annual celebration suggested by the Public Awareness and Advocacy Committee to be July 22, 2014. This was based on the date when the World Federation of Neurology was established in 1957. Its main objective “is to increase public awareness and promote advocacy related to brain health.”
Reference:
World Brain Day – Background. Retrieved July 6, 2019 from https://www.wfneurology.org/world-brain-day-background.
Forgetfulness is a memory lapse in which a person is unable to recall stored information from his brain. This may be a sign of cognitive decline or a moment of inattentiveness due to some underlying factors.
Forgetfulness is a tendency to forget things. (1) Oftentimes referred to as the state of being neglectful, it is when failure to remember happens. (2)
When forgetting does happen and it seems recurrent, like, where you put your keys for the nth time, stay calm. Though you may think your memory lapse may be a sign of cognitive decline, that could just be due to your inattentiveness. Let’s check it out…
If you are unable to remember some things, you may begin to think of it as a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. But wait a minute! You may want to examine the situations first. Here are two simple checkpoints for you:
If you answered no to any of the above questions, then again, please worry not. You just need to pay a little more attention next time. Consider mnemonics.
I have had many instances where I forgot simple things. In fact, I am using my old reading glasses because I couldn’t remember where I put my new pair (sigh). I don’t think my brain is deteriorating. Of course, not (even if I misplaced my specs a million times)! But I do know that I was multi-tasking, as I always do, like when I blabber with excitement while typing some articles. I sometimes lose track. (Haha… Facetious? Hmm…)
Memory, for all that it does for us every day . . . for all the feats that can sometimes amaze us, can also be a troublemaker.
Daniel Schacter
In high school, I memorized multiple dance steps in the shortest period of time. I was absent when my classmates did the 1st and 2nd rehearsals so I had to instantly learn our presentation before the next class began. It was a success.
Years flew by and in 2016, I joined an advanced hip-hop class and found out – a bit amazed (duh) – that I can no longer recall new dance steps (sigh). While the “twenteens” mastered the moves in 15-or-so minutes, I felt like I no longer have the talent . . . or the fresh neurons that will wire that dang thing up in my deteriorating aging brain. SMH.
Now, here are the common causes of forgetfulness…
The well-known brain researcher and so-called sleep evangelist, Matthew Walker explains in his book, Why We Sleep: Unlocking The Power of Sleep And Dreams, that sleep can prevent diabetes that may damage nerves in the brain due to high insulin levels. The sleep expert from UC Berkeley’s Sleep and Neuroimaging Lab also reveals that 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night can be powerful means to improve our bodies, including our brain function.
Anything that drowses, including alcohol, will cause you to be inattentive, such that your memory functions weaken.
Having to deal with overwhelming stress, such as personal responsibilities, may wear you and your brain down. Dwelling on a past sad event may make you uninterested of the present situation.
Anxiety is a normal part of our lives but too much of it may affect your psychological well-being. It may result to excessive nervousness and worry that may affect your mental health overtime.
Depression is the cousin of anxiety.
“Forgetfulness can also be a sign of depression—or a consequence of it.” If you are depressed, you will produce less serotonin and that will make you less attentive.
Depressed people may have the tendency to isolate themselves from the rest of the world. People, especially old folks, who do not want to mingle or socialize anymore tend to have a faster rate of mental deterioration.
Some medications, like sedatives, anti-depresants, blood pressure drugs, including those prescribed by your doctor, may have amnesic side effects. Please be cautious when propping a pill and certainly let your doctor know of any concern.
Under-active thyroid may disturb sleep and cause depression, too.
Studies have shown that there is a link between subclinical hypothyroidism and mild cognitive impairment, specifically the *working memory* and *executive function*.
“Thyroid hormone regulates metabolism in every organ of the body, including the brain. When thyroid hormone is low, it can affect your memory span and ability to concentrate.
Just like hypothyroidism, overactive thyroid can also hurt your memory function. Anxiety, as the result of too much thyroid hormones, may…
Studies have also shown that “there is a strong body of evidence to support the association between subclinical hyperthyroidism and cognitive impairment.” Neuroscientists are yet to discover its “clear mechanistic associations” and any evidence that will “prevent or improve cognitive decline” by administering antithyroid measures on older people.
References:
(1) Forgetfulness [Def. 1]. (n.d.). In Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries. Retrieved June 25, 2019 from https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/forgetfulness.
(2) Forgetful [Def. 2]. (n.d.). In Merriam-Webster. Retrieved June 25, 2019 from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forgetfulness.
(3) Murray, Bridget. 2003, October. The seven sins of memory. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/monitor/oct03/sins.
– Pendick, D. (2018, April 05). 7 common causes of forgetfulness. Retrieved from https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/7-common-causes-of-forgetfulness-201302225923.
– Gan, E. H. and Pearce, S. H. S. (2012, August 3). The Thyroid in Mind: Cognitive Function and Low Thyrotropin in Older People. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3496329/.
– Suszynski, M. (2016, April 07). 9 Ways to Improve Your Memory If You Have Hypothyroidism.
Helen Keller said: Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.
Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.
Helen Keller
Happy Bench Monday
Blues is a tonic for whatever ails you. I could play the blues and then not be blue anymore.
B. B. King
Happy Monday Blues!
Joey King said: Don’t get discouraged from all the rejection.
Don’t get discouraged from all the rejection.
Joey King
Andrew Carnegie said: If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes.
If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes.
Andrew Carnegie
This is very informative and worth reblogging, especially for the month of June – PTSD Awareness Month.
Some of the most common symptoms of PTSD include the following:
PTSD can develop immediately after someone experiences a disturbing event or it can occur weeks, months or even years later. PTSD is estimated to affect about 1 in every 3 people who have a traumatic experience, but it’s not…
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Franklin Roosevelt said:
Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.
Franklin D Roosevelt
Happy Bench Monday
Reblogged for the upcoming Memorial Day… 😊
For most Americans, Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer and the start of barbeque and camping season, but the meaning of this holiday runs much deeper than a casual barbeque. In fact, the true meaning of this holiday is to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces.
Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.
Memorial Day is a holiday observed on the last Monday in May that is meant to honor and remember those who died in the military while serving their country.
Max Fuller said: Man, wearing storm trooper sneakers, stands on a wooden bench fence
A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and man cannot live without love.
Max Muller
Happy Bench Monday
April is the month of hope and your cool poem is just perfect to reblog, Nirant. Thanks for writing and sharing this! 😀
You were like…
The sun that shines on
Cold winter morning.
Like a rainbow drawn on
rainy skies,
That were grey & unpromising.
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You were the…
The full moon painted on a
Pitch black night,
Like the stars that danced among
Each other across the sky,
Like the sun that sets after a tiring day,
And the sun that rises to mark a fresh start.
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You were the promise of better,
You were a promise of Hope.
_Niran†.
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I agree. Work is one of the causes of stress. And yes to effective communication… For now, it’s time to destress! We’re going nature-tripping and unwind before coming back to work… 😉
Thanks for sharing, Penelope!
Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992. According to the Mental Health Foundation 74% of UK adults have felt so stressed at some point over the last year they felt overwhelmed or unable to cope. So the chances are that you are one of these people.
Work is a common cause of our modern stress epidemic. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found demands, control, support, relationships, role and change as the six main causes. By the time you’ve spotted the signs of stress in individuals or teams in your organisation it may already be too late and your business could already be suffering from:
Health and wellbeing should be included in your internal communication…
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I know the one that thinks differently, and sometimes criticized by others, is the one who is very imaginative and artistic. Way to go! 😊
I have a distinct and distant memory of doing an elementary school assignment that involved using crayons to color code some sort of chart.
I got in a hurry so I misunderstood the instructions and put the colors in the wrong place. I remember my classmates chiding me and I felt embarrassed. The teacher told me to do it over, but I thought the colors looked good where I put them. I tried to color over what I had made, but crayon on crayon doesn’t work well at all so I had a messy color chart that didn’t make any sense to anyone except me.
Many years passed and I “forgot” about the incident. It came back to me when I was making these crayon drawings last week. (I found some crayons in a closet while staying at my parents house.) Part of me felt mad about the memory and…
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I love crayons! They make like colorful. Reblogged. 🖍
Let’s do this! 😃 🧠 ⚡️
The brain is often thought of as similar to a computer. When the brain is powerful and working properly, it will enable you to perform all your cognitive and bodily functions smoothly and efficiently, and the reverse is also true.
Unfortunately, our brainpower tends to decline as we grow older. And as you might have seen in media reports, loss of memory and dementia is a growing concern for people today. Brain wellness is now right up there with heart health.
If you are finding yourself forgetting things more than usual, it can be a little alarming. But you need to know you are not helpless when it comes to keeping your brain healthy and powerful. There are simple brain exercises for memory improvement you can do to boost your brainpower so you remember more.
According to a 2015 study published in the journal Neurology…
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