Posts by Sandi Feaster
Are you listening? What you wish you learned earlier.
Make today, THE DAY. Here is a quote from a person with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) who answered the question what you wished you learned earlier in the Parkinson’s Disease Forum (reference is at the end). What you wished you learned earlier …”what I wish I had, “Listened,” to more rather than, “Learned,” is the importance…
Read MoreExcuse 3: I don’t know how to get started
I feel like the dumbbell I don’t even know what the f*ck to do or where to begin. That was what I said to myself, in utter exasperation. When I was in a gym by myself and really had no idea what exercises to do or the amount of weight to use so I watched…
Read MoreExcuse 2: I’m not motivated
You can’t seem to get started Often the “thing” you want to do (think New Year’s resolution), is the “thing” you can’t seem to either get started or maintain. Why is it so difficult? There may be a few reasons why it’s difficult. 1. Too BIG. That “thing” is just too big of an aspiration…
Read MoreExcuse 1: I don’t have time
How often do we get to the end of the day and say to ourselves, darn, I didn’t get_______ done. You can always find a reason for why it didn’t happen. How do you find ME time Why not think about how you can change that narrative and find time to do those “me” things…
Read MoreHugs from small children, love them? Can you squat down to get those hugs?
How does it feel when you pick up a small child and get that great hug? Do you squat down to their level or do you find that it’s difficult? How about petting the dog? I love giving belly rubs to my two golden retrievers and they love the attention. These are the things that…
Read MorePositive Habits. Want them? Need them? Time Limited Opportunity.
This Wednesday, May 12th, Mel Lambert and I are piloting a six-week (1 hr/week) program on positive habits. Have you always thought about how you could develop quick, easy ways to YOUR better health and well-being? Yes, it can be done! If you want to get in on the ground floor and help yourself make…
Read MoreCan a cartoon help you talk to your healthcare provider
It’s true! When you have an exam gown on, your mind go blank. I’ll bet it has happened to you. You go to your healthcare provider for your annual checkup and when asked how you are doing, you said OK. Your provider examines you and perhaps you talk about your recent blood work that you…
Read MoreWhy are your hiding your head in the sand when it comes to your health?
Seriously, are you hiding your head in the sand? How many times have I heard; I don’t know what my blood pressure is – my doctor takes it when I go for my annual visit. How many times have I heard; I really don’t know what the medicine I am taking is for, I think…
Read MoreDid you ever consider that little stumble could lead to your death?
Did you ever consider that little stumble could lead to your death? You might want to seriously think about it. Have you taken a fall recently Have you taken a tumble recently? You aren’t alone, one in four older people fall each year. What is even more frightening is once you fall, your changes of…
Read MoreIt’s OK for babies to fall, don’t be one of them
The rule goes something like this. If you look at something you will hit it! Keep reading as I am offering something FREE to help you avoid this. Most valuable less learned in motorcycle safety training I learned this concept in motorcycle safety training, and it is true. When you look at something, it can…
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