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April 12, 2021
Thoughts, ideas, & personal perspectives about: How mistakes can help us learn, character traits, and what makes a good life.
March 15, 2021
Thoughts, ideas, & personal perspectives about: Creating Habits, Benefits of Writing and Why People Who Doodle Pay More Attention.
February 15, 2021
Thoughts, ideas, & personal perspectives about: Benefits of Small Talk, Power of Introverts, and What Happens in Your Brain When You Make Art
January 11, 2021
Thoughts, ideas, & personal perspectives about: Learn Like an Athlete, Improvement and Tending a Garden, & Why Do We Feel Nostalgia?
August 17, 2020
Wellness and ikigai are on the same path toward lifelong learning and personal development...your passion, mission, vocation, & profession.
August 10, 2020
If you slow down and stop...you develop appreciation, enjoy life more, feel grateful, and remember of priorities. Stop and Smell the Roses!!
August 3, 2020
The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body but the soul. -A. Austin
July 27, 2020
Experiences in & out of the classroom & throughout life contributes to development of personal values. What experiences influence your value formation?
July 20, 2020
National Parents’ Day recognizes the “…uplifting & supporting role of parents." There is no time like the present to let our parents know we care.
July 13, 2020
Fitness is a form of spiritual practice that is the catalyst to enhance your personal growth, your purpose, your engagement in life with self and others.
July 6, 2020
At the heart of every family tradition is a meaningful experience. Passing down family traditions can be inspirational & contribute to personal development.
June 29, 2020
Many feel the American dream is for prosperity. I think it means more. Let's reflect on our opportunities, appreciate each other, & live our best life.
June 22, 2020
Life stages overlapped and influenced others, but the foundation remained clear. I was the first generation to benefit from Title IX.
June 15, 2020
Memories have an important role to play in impacting well-being. Memory is critical for our sense of who we are – in the past, present and the future.
June 8, 2020
The Science of Well-Being course provides insight in how to be more mindful of the difference between what we think makes us happy & what actually does.
June 1, 2020
Sit down a spell...that can wait. "When you're on your porch you're a part of your community. When you're in your house you're not," Claude Stephens
May 25, 2020
The inspiration & writing of John McCrae and Moina Michael provide the symbol that identifies, describes, and commemorates Memorial Day...the poppy.
May 18, 2020
Santos discusses how interacting with others, kindness, taking time for self, exploring mindfulness, and thankfulness are the key concepts to well-being.
May 11, 2020
Happy 1st birthday Blooms to Blossoms. In year 2, I look forward to sharing more about learning as a lifelong process integrating aspects of the wellness.
May 4, 2020
Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. (J.J. Marine) Be strong now; things will get better.
April 27, 2020
Santos discusses how gratitude can enhance and expand well-being by taking time to savor and think about (realize) why you are thankful.
April 20, 2020
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. Reading is a key part of the path to wellness, lifelong learning, and personal development.
April 13, 2020
Happiness & productive habits start with these tips: breathe, be kind, focused, healthy, & grateful. The science of well-being enhances personal development
April 6, 2020
Social-distance/stay at home policies can result in a solitude worth exploring. Take time to learn more about yourself and reflect on your experiences.
March 30, 2020
Surround yourself with inspiration to encourage and motivate you. Personal development and wellness is guided by serenity, courage, and knowledge.
March 23, 2020
Thanks to my Granny and my Mom my motto is: I do the very best I know how. The very best I can and I mean to keep doing it until the end.
March 16, 2020
March is Women’s History Month. We honor the contributions of notable women. I share some tidbits about a woman that impacted my life...Granny.
March 9, 2020
A sense of community matters. Movement can do more than enhance your physical fitness. It will enhance social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual wellbeing.
March 2, 2020
It is important to listen and learn from other viewpoints. Being open minded contributes to lifelong learning and personal development.
February 24, 2020
I believe we can all agree that life experience, wisdom, and perspective allow us to see the value in the thoughts of those influential in our lives.
February 17, 2020
Odd Fellows principles of Friendship, Love, and Truth which transcends labels helps us see people as brothers and sisters.
February 10, 2020
In many ways it is better to give than receive. The “feel good” aspect of giving contributes to personal wellness…psychological, spiritual, & emotional.
February 3, 2020
Planning for well-being, happiness, and success are good intentions that may need to be “retuned” from time to time. Strive to reach your potential.
January 27, 2020
We can all relate…we have all had a need for a second chance to try again. It would be hard to image life without second chances.
January 20, 2020
Pets are humanizing with a power of immense, non-judgemental love. They remind us we have an obligation to preserve and nuture and care for all life.
January 13, 2020
What is creativity? Creativity is a useful skill for people from all walks of life. Have you ever thought about how creative you are?
January 6, 2020
New Year’s resolutions are goals we think we “should” achieve while intentions are goals, we want to achieve. Intentions set the direction.
December 30, 2019
I promote integration of wellness, lifelong learning, & personal development. As I consider my plans for 2020, I thought I should share my year in review.
December 23, 2019
A willingness to be inquisitive and curious as you explore your spiritual essence contributes to overall wellness, personal growth, and development.
December 16, 2019
Integration of body, mind, emotions, spirit, & relationships is the path toward "being the greatest version of you that you can be."
December 9, 2019
Retirement is a blank sheet of paper. It is a chance to redesign your life into something new and different. Do you have a plan?
December 2, 2019
Lifelong learning & leadership cross boundaries of work and life. Lifelong learning sustains & improves the quality of your life & your life with others.
November 25, 2019
Thanksgiving is not only a day to reflect on the past and enjoy the present. It is a day to start an ongoing life of gratitude.
November 18, 2019
A good coach is positive, enthusiastic, supportive, trusting, focused, goal-oriented, knowledgeable, observant, respectful, patient & a clear communicator.
November 11, 2019
Celebrate veterans & honor families of those who served & are on active duty. Recognition & support to servicemen & women is as important for parents.
November 4, 2019
Music is transformative. Music experience(s) crosses boundaries of lives, stories, language and is a blending of science and art.
October 28, 2019
Have you thought about what inspires you? It is interesting to consider that inspiration comes from everywhere if you are open to the possibilities.
October 21, 2019
A great teacher is an educator. We are all learners and educators whether we are directly connected to an educational institution or not.
October 14, 2019
Each day is an opportunity to do better, be better, be useful, and enjoy life…each day is an opportunity to “learn as you go”.
October 7, 2019
Human development is a lifelong process of learning. There is a need for collaboration that connects the campus community (academic and co-curricular).
September 30, 2019
If you're a cat owner or if you know a cat owner…either way you would more likely agree the cat is the true owner. A rescue cat's gratitude is never ending.
September 23, 2019
“Each moment in life can be a story worth telling, because sharing stories isn’t just about relaying information. It’s about sharing life with others."
September 16, 2019
Learning through storytelling actively engages adult learners in the process of knowledge acquisition. How does storytelling contribute to adult learning?
September 9, 2019
From mental to physical to emotional health, research shows being a crazy sports nut makes you anything but crazy. (Anderson, n.d.). Are you a spectator or a fan or both?
September 2, 2019
The training of young adult sports officials must extend beyond rule interpretation & mechanics and include social-psychological aspects.
August 26, 2019
Keepsakes of your life are objects that mean something to you; symbolizing a snapshot of life that has personal meaning & enhance a sense of wellbeing.
August 19, 2019
The value of recreation & leisure is its effect on life itself. The purpose of participation is simply & fundamentally to achieve a better state of being.
August 12, 2019
Lifelong learning & personal development is an individual pursuit. Choices made to guide the path taken differ with each of us…”one size rarely fits all”.
August 5, 2019
There is a connection between personal well-being and the well-being of the natural world. We need nature & nature needs us.
July 29, 2019
Proactive well-being...taking care of your body, mind, & spirit...inspired by Covey & borrowing from goal setting strategies take the S.M.A.R.T. approach.
July 22, 2019
Teachers change lives…through education, inspiration, & guidance. Who has been/who is your mentor? In what way have you been a mentor?
July 15, 2019
Enhancing body, mind, & spirit throughout my lifetime result from my physical activity. Reflecting on experiences is a key to personal development.
July 8, 2019
Recreational sports programming contributes to student development (Chickering’s vectors). The sports environment is a participatory model of life.
July 1, 2019
Music enriches lives & society through two contrasting but complementary ways. Music is linked to the private self and is a collective, public experience.
June 24, 2019
Teaching & performing music stem from a similar background as coaching & athletics. Identification of traits and characteristics musicians & athletes share.
June 17, 2019
Artists and audience can benefit from concentrated public coaching. A master-class program provides a guided view of learning and appreciating music.
June 10, 2019
Belonging to a community can lead to a meaningful life. Affiliation with and acceptance by others provides a sense of belonging.
June 3, 2019
A virtual community evolves as members develop affective bonds. The goal is to create a community of scholars, practitioners, and pupils.
May 27, 2019
Remember & honor the sacrifice and keep the past alive. Ideas to show respect for the holiday & encourage others to do the same.
May 20, 2019
Finding the path to put various life pieces together with insightful balance. How can we live and share our personal well-being legacy?
May 13, 2019
Introducing Blooms to Blossoms...This blog crosses generational lines to create a community to share ideas and experiences about ways to live a healthy, evolving and enriching life
