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This is an article written by an expert in the field - a long-time lawyer who now specializes in helping individuals resolve disputes. Current or anticipated changes in the life of a family elder c…
This is an article w…
This is an article written by an expert in the field - a long-time lawyer who now specializes in helping individuals resolve disputes. Current or anticipated changes in the life of a family elder can trigger a variety of conflicts within the extended family. Changes such as the death of a spouse, the elder’s declining health, general health and safety concerns, issues around independence, self-determination, and the safety of the elder, and others often act as triggering events for conflict within a family. A change in relationships can also trigger family conflict. Changes such as subseq…
Deborah Heiser, PhD
January 19, 2023
Planning meaningful projects with your partner is a powerful bonding experience. When you think of giving back, what comes to mind? For most, it is a personal endeavor involving volunteering, mentori…
Planning meaningful …
Planning meaningful projects with your partner is a powerful bonding experience. When you think of giving back, what comes to mind? For most, it is a personal endeavor involving volunteering, mentoring, and Philanthropy. If this is what you imagine for yourself, this is great! If this is what you are already doing, keep going. But don't stop there. The Right Side of 40 is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. There is another way to give back, and it can bring you and your partner emotionally closer: giving bac…
Deborah Heiser, PhD
January 14, 2023
January is National Mentor Month. But, really, every month is mentor month. As the Founder and CEO of The Mentor Project, I am able to see the impact mentoring makes on mentees around the world. Me…
January is National …
January is National Mentor Month. But, really, every month is mentor month. As the Founder and CEO of The Mentor Project, I am able to see the impact mentoring makes on mentees around the world. Mentors are everywhere and often where we least expect them. Who was your first mentor? Who helped shape you into the person you are now? And who do you mentor? Take a moment this month to recognize the mentors in your life. I’ll start… My first mentor was my grandfather, Charles S. Crook, II, a decorated Captain in the US Army in World War II, who is now buried in Arlington Cemet…
Deborah Heiser, PhD
January 2, 2023
Today I’m announcing a brand new addition to my Substack publication: The Right Side of 40 subscriber chat. This is a conversation space in the Substack app that I set up exclusively for my sub…
Today I’m anno…
Today I’m announcing a brand new addition to my Substack publication: The Right Side of 40 subscriber chat. This is a conversation space in the Substack app that I set up exclusively for my subscribers — kind of like a group chat or live hangout. I’ll post short prompts, thoughts, and updates that come my way, and you can jump into the discussion. The Right Side of 40 is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. To join our chat, you’ll need to download the Substack app (messages are sent v…
Deborah Heiser, PhD
December 29, 2022
When you think of how you’d like to spend your time, does it involve a schedule or routine? Like many, you may envision days of relaxation as time spent without structure, deadlines, or set times. …
When you think of ho…
When you think of how you’d like to spend your time, does it involve a schedule or routine? Like many, you may envision days of relaxation as time spent without structure, deadlines, or set times. No alarm clocks, meetings, appointments, or deadlines. On the contrary, the fantasy of the perfect relaxing day is one that we allow to unfold naturally. While structure seems to embody rigidity and may even be a source of stress, research shows a structured day is actually good for us (Fogg, 2019). Structure plays a role in influencing human behavior and helps us understand the steps required…
Deborah Heiser, PhD
December 23, 2022
