If you want to feel better, no matter what the situation – Choose Gratitude. When you feel grateful, you can’t feel down at the same time. Just find one thing, no matter how small – clean air, fresh water, a roof over your head, someone that loves you, your pet,...
Although this advice is not new, it bears repeating. “Trust your instincts. You are the best expert on you.” As you live your life with diabetes or any other chronic condition, you adjust to your new status. You become familiar with the symptoms of things too high...
Today is World Diabetes Day. Over 200 million women around the world have diabetes and many do not have access to education, treatment or care. I count myself very fortunate, despite having a chronic illness, that I am able to treat it and remain healthy. Yes, I...
People are motivated and do better when encouraged and supported. Although negative “motivation” may generate some short-term compliance, its effects on long-term on self-esteem and self-worth are devastating. Try compassion – it works.
I want to tell you a story about my son Sam. He is one of the most brilliant, kind-hearted, loving people I know. And he has ADHD. I asked him if I could share this and of course, he said: “Sure, if it can help someone”. That’s my Sam. His mind moves at speeds I...
