The top 5 fears As much as people wish to stay youthful and no matter the lengths we go to remain young, some degree of depressing thoughts about aging linger in most of our minds. Mental and physical decline, losing loved ones & being alone, not being able to financially support oneself or loved ones, […]
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The collision of life and work Can a person truly keep their personal and professional lives separate? I think not. I love reading about work/life balance and setting strict rules about work and personal lives. However, if you are a business owner, C-suite professional, entrepreneur, parent or child for that matter, the trainings, books, podcasts
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My needs versus their needs One of the core tasks of team leaders is keeping motivation and inspiration high. This doesn’t mean all great leaders are charismatic and inspiring. In fact, the opposite is often true. Motivating employees isn’t about what you say to them, it’s about understanding what they’re seeking from work. And while
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Betterhealthyaging.net, a great resource of practical aging & caregiving education, details these 7 common problems: 1. Falls Falls are very common in older adults. Many falls cause only minor injuries, but they are scary and can cause older adults to restrict their activities. In fact, fear of falling is common and has been linked to decreased
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Why dementia training is necessary for senior care business owners It may seem obvious that senior care business owners should have dementia training. Unfortunately, there are countless senior care businesses that don’t invest time or money in their workforce to adequately train them in dementia care. Dementia care requires care providers to be comprehensively knowledgeable
Defining limiting thoughts and beliefs: Limiting beliefs are a set of self-imposed restrictions and false assumptions about ourselves, our potential, and the world around us. They can hold us back from achieving success, reaching our goals, and living life to its fullest. Where do limiting thoughts come from? They may have been instilled in us
The mentally well boss & employees… An organization is a direct reflection of the leader and those in leadership roles. It’s not unusual for organizations to attempt to resolve their employee engagement issues by hiring a trainer and/or consultant. The lack of willingness or interest to explore how the leadership is impacting the engagement of
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1) Know your purpose & your client When I started my eldercare education company in 2001 my heart was in the right place. However I soon discovered that I needed to engage my brain more than my heart! My story begins when I was 10 and someone asked me “what do I want to do
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Hold up a mirror… NOONE gets excited or thrilled about taking an honest look at oneself. There’s a saying that we are a reflection of the way we feel. Our behavior will mirror our state of being. When we are happy, we don’t act angry. The simple act of watching oneself throughout the day can
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Defining micromanagement Nothing is more demotivating than having a micromanaging boss control every step of your daily workflow. Micromanaging or micromanagement is a negative term that refers to management style. Micromanagement is a pattern of manager behavior marked by excessive supervision and control of employees’ work and processes, as well as a limited delegation of tasks or
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