The Beauty of a Cormorant
A collage of seashells my bill glistens in the light,Turquoise waters lined with pearls make my eyes so bright,Black sand spans the structure of my face, every speck perfectly in place. Like a cave in the ocean depths my neck is so black,My feathers overlap like...
Top Self-Improvement Books
If you are interested in some excellent books on self-improvement, here is my top: Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David D. Burns - Combating thought distortion, controlling your emotions and mastering self-control Eat, Drink and Be Healthy - The Harvard Medical...
How I Broke the Habit of Thought Distortion That Was Destroying My Life
I wanted to believe I was incredibly open to constructive criticism and slow to anger. Most times this was true, and outbursts never occurred with a customer. However, during independent work and with family there was a portion of the time when stressors would...
Why Sleep is So Important and How I Conquered My Chronic Insomnia
Do not believe the hype of some influencers that 5-6 hours of sleep is sufficient. Countless studies have now shown that high quality and proper duration sleep of 7 – 9 hours is one of the most important factors to good health. Insufficient and poor-quality sleep have...
The Key to Weight Loss Without a Gym Membership
Weight loss could seem daunting especially if you have tried several times before only to gain more weight back in the months that followed. Sustainable weight loss is best achieved with a change in lifestyle embracing nutrient rich, whole foods while minimizing...
SMART Goals: Your Key to Success to Improve your Health
Introduction Resolve to be extraordinary. When choosing to improve your health make a total commitment where failure is not an option. Persist until you succeed because improved health will dramatically change your life. Goals will facilitate this journey by guiding...
Pursuing Sustainable Exercise You Love
Exercise does not have to be dull. You can pursue many activities to get your body moving and in shape. One activity I particularly enjoy is hiking in nature to capture photos of wildlife and landscapes. It's common to walk 3 - 5 miles without even knowing it. I also...
Sensibly Keynote at COMSWorld2020
This is the keynote address I gave at COMSWorld2020. It describes the impact of having a health management companion and mastering self-care. Most of the information from the keynote can be read throughout the website. However, if you prefer to hear me speak about...
How to Free 1-Hour Daily in a Chaotic Life for Improved Health
The number one reason people give me for not properly caring for their health is lack of time. I would like to challenge this conclusion and provide methods to free 1-hour of time each day centered on health, nutrition and exercise. Please hear me out. As an...
How An Immigrant with a 5th Grade Diploma Beat the Odds in Education, Business, and Health
My dad is an inspiration. The odds were often against him. I’ll start when he lived in the small town of Amorosi, Italy, northwest of Naples. It is a beautiful, close-knit farming community along the railroad where everyone knows everything about you. In 1945, there...