Fortunately I was visiting with family and focused on enjoying our time together when I got this surprise about my LinkedIn “group posting status” appearing across any and all my pages. The message in a blue box, on the right side of every page read, “Your posts are now being moderated group wide.” Group Wide Auto Moderation or GWAM. What?! The groups where I contribute … [Read more...] about 5 Tips To Understand and Get Out of LinkedIn Group Posting Jail
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Top Ten 2013 worry moments: Why Worrying is Worthless
Worry is only a set of thoughts. When our worry moments cause us to take on useless habits, beliefs and actions is when it matters. As I reflect on this year coming to a close, I thought about any of my thoughts of worry. I made a list to consider, did any of my worry change things for the better or for the worst? If it did, was the Now I know the answer at least to the … [Read more...] about Top Ten 2013 worry moments: Why Worrying is Worthless
How to Bounce Back from Holiday Fatigue as an Introvert or Tired Baby Boomer
We might look forward to the last holiday party – I know I am. Or even look longingly at the last to-do item to buy the final holiday gift, even if we are avoiding the mall. It’s not at all the situation of needing some mental health counseling but instead giving ourselves some ideas for our own mental health break away from the most hectic season of the year. It comes … [Read more...] about How to Bounce Back from Holiday Fatigue as an Introvert or Tired Baby Boomer
Have You Ever Had Anticipatory Grief that You Back Burnered?
It was a typical veterinarian visit; Chanel, our 16 year old poodle needed a vaccine shot. I did have a few questions to put in perspective what I didn’t remember happening with our previous dog of 15 years when she was aging. “So doc, do you have time for just a few questions about Chanel?” I asked looking at my notes app where I had captured about 3 or 4 questions. Chanel … [Read more...] about Have You Ever Had Anticipatory Grief that You Back Burnered?
Why It Takes me So Long to Pack as an Introvert, Baby Boomer Woman
In getting ready for a brief holiday trip, I was thinking about how I go about packing even for just a 4-day trip. This process started for me about 12 years when my husband and I began the car hobby. We went right off the starting line almost at the top with a 1933 Packard. And wow was it ever the most rewarding hobby in so many ways. From the beginning we began to win … [Read more...] about Why It Takes me So Long to Pack as an Introvert, Baby Boomer Woman
How To Boost Your Baby Boomer Energy and Vitality Naturally
"Oh she's had one too many cups of coffee!" is often what people who attend my workshops might say. No I tell them, laughingly. Caffeine is not my friend and I don't rely on it. Every once in a while I do just like the taste of coffee. And oooo, those chai tea lattes. But unless I buy a low acidity brand of coffee only found at Trader Joes where I live, or … [Read more...] about How To Boost Your Baby Boomer Energy and Vitality Naturally