We have all had those days that we say “This day I will start to exercise, or I will eat healthy or I will join a club, meet a friend”. We think about it but we feel stuck and unable to put our desire into action,. We all have those days.

How do you handle those times? Do you run and hide? Do you pretend you don’t want that anyway? Do you just give up on yourself? This is okay for a while. It’s okay to close your eyes and go to some place safe. Give yourself permission to take some time to enjoy nothingness. When you are ready here are some things you can do to do move ahead. Let’s try this as a possibility. Continue Reading

Things are happening around us and to us for a reason. It is not just a coincidence when you lose your keys, your contact lens and your wallet. Maybe you are getting sick all too often. A cold, a backache, and too many headaches. Are you misplacing things of importance, driving too quickly? Maybe your alarm clock, your DVD player and your cell phone or iPod are all on the blink. Continue Reading

Have you ever said “yes” to a request and in the next moment you had some regrets?
Have you ever allowed someone to take you off your course?
Have you experienced people taking advantage of your generosity?

These are only three of the many different scenarios that occur when we have no boundaries.

Sometimes we need to take a real hard look at how we behave and why we  allow people to treat us this way. Perhaps we are people pleasing. Perhaps we want so much to be liked that we would rather feel upset than say no to someone and see them upset. Continue Reading

New activities for seniors in Davidson include senior theater classes, thanks to Davidson Community Players. Click image to read more in Brenda Barger's Around Davidson column.

NOTE: This is a first in a planned monthly series of articles prepared by Davidson Committee on Aging on topics of interest to seniors.

When choosing a community in which to retire, Davidson often rises to the top of seniors’ lists. It has physical attributes that retirees look for: walkable neighborhoods that allow mobility beyond the automobile, a top-rated college and its cultural offerings, clean air and water, open space, and beauty. Just as important, but more difficult to quantify, are attributes such as an emphasis on healthy living and a sense of community. Studies have shown people are healthier and happier, and thus live longer, when they feel connected to their community. Continue Reading

Our brain has 3 compartments. The first one is to absorb. The second is to retain and the third is to recall. Can you think of which is the most important? You are right if you thought absorb. If we can absorb information we will remember and recall it more easily.

The best way for us to absorb data is to stay focused on one thing. Do not multi-task if you want the best results, not to mention that we do not need the additional stress. Continue Reading

Organic gardening expert Don Rosenberg will speak to the Davidson Senior Scholars on Wednesday, Jan. 26, on building an organic garden. The free talk is 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Davidson Parks & Recreation offices, 416 Armour St.

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