October, a month of transition, marks the end of summer’s warmth and the beginning of autumn’s embrace. It’s a time of renewal and fresh starts, a season that inspires new beginnings. September is a special time when summer ends and brings October and its fall promises something fresh. It is also a time of renewal. […]
September’s kiss, a gentle sigh, Summer’s end, a sweet goodbye. New beginnings, hearts aflame, As teachers watch, a fresh acclaim. Nature’s dance, a playful tease, Rain and winds, a summer’s ease. Sunny days, a warm embrace, Autumn’s promise, a hopeful chase. Renewal’s time, a season’s grace, Darkness nears a winter’s space. Dreamers dream, of love […]
September whispers, soft and low, A summer’s end, a fall’s bright glow. The leaves begin their dance in air, As autumn comes with winds to share. Mother Nature, playing tricks, With rain that falls, and sun that sticks, One moment cool, the next, a blaze— A playful end to summer’s days. Yet in this shifting, […]
One of the ideas to help overcome the fear of retirement is to find a cause one area about, easier said than done.Finding causes you care about involves a bit of introspection and exploration. Here are some steps to help you identify and engage with causes that resonate with you: 1. Reflect on Your Values […]
Whenever I attend events with pre-retirees and retirees, I enjoy asking questions and listening to their thoughts on retirement. Many times, I’ve spoken with experienced, capable, and well-connected individuals who share their concerns with me: “You know, I’m really apprehensive about retirement. I have enough money, sure, but I’ve never thought about what else I […]
Indeed, perfect happiness often lies in the small, everyday moments, rather than grand events. Remember, happiness is not a destination, but a journey. It’s the accumulation of small, joyful moments that add up to a life well-lived. Just as a beautiful sunset is made up of individual rays of light, a grandchild’s giggle is a collection […]
Smiling is not just a simple expression of joy; it can have profound effects on our well-being. Engaging in activities that induce smiling and laughter can stimulate positive emotions, which in turn may help improve cognitive function and memory. Research suggests that the act of smiling triggers the release of neuropeptides that work to fight […]
I am a leader in a number of groups and I think it is important for the members of the group to be on the same page. Synchronizing a group’s mood is the process where members of a group tend to converge emotionally, often unconsciously. Smiling plays a significant role in this process. In a […]
In an earlier post, I suggested that smiling leads to emotional contagion. Here is what I meant, emotional contagion is the phenomenon where people tend to unconsciously mimic and adopt the emotions and expressions of those around them. When it comes to smiling, this concept is particularly relevant and fascinating. Here’s how emotional contagion relates […]
One notable study was conducted by Wayne State University in 2010. Researchers looked at baseball card photos of Major League players from 1952. They found that players who had genuine smiles in their photos lived an average of 7 years longer than those who didn’t smile. This study suggests that having a positive outlook, as […]
