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Adults with ADHD should use this overlooked tactic to boost wellbeing

A first-of-its-kind study has found that recognizing – and actually using – personal strengths is linked with better wellbeing and fewer mental-health symptoms in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It also mapped which “ADHD strengths” are more commonly self-endorsed, adding nuance to a field that’s often framed around deficits. Researchers from the University of Bath,…… Continue reading Adults with ADHD should use this overlooked tactic to boost wellbeing

The Lighthouse at Breaker’s Point

I – The Night the Sea Took Them It began with the wind. Not the steady, salt-laden breeze the villagers were used to, but a sharp, rising howl that rattled shutters and made the dock ropes groan. That evening, the sun had set clear over the western ridge, staining the sky in streaks of rose…… Continue reading The Lighthouse at Breaker’s Point

Aurora’s Wake

# Aurora’s Wake — Oral Delivery Version (Begin slowly, calm and steady — let the first image linger) The Aurora’s Wake moved with the steady grace of a ship that knew the sea. Her dark hull cut through the morning waters, parting them into quiet ripples that fanned away into the mist. Above her deck,…… Continue reading Aurora’s Wake

Today, the wife and I flew out to Croatia for a ten day vacation

Istria, first impressions. Today, the wife and I flew out to Croatia for a ten day vacation. We are staying in the small town of Medulin, which is just outside Pula on the Istrian peninsula. On our first morning, I had my early morning walk, as I often do. Getting up at six o’clock, which…… Continue reading Today, the wife and I flew out to Croatia for a ten day vacation

My diagnosis of pre diabetes was a shock

My diagnosis of pre diabetes was a shock. A diagnosis of any illness can be a shock for anyone but my diagnosis of prediabetes was not only a shock, it also came about in an unusual way. I had gone to the optician, basically, to get a pair of replacement spectacles. On looking at my…… Continue reading My diagnosis of pre diabetes was a shock

I Thought My Diet Was Healthy, Until

I Thought My Diet Was Healthy, Until … Diabetes I had always thought that my diet and lifestyle were very healthy. I am vegetarian, I exercise daily and only drink alcohol in moderation. True, I am overweight but not by much. So when my doctor told me that I was pre-diabetic and at risk of…… Continue reading I Thought My Diet Was Healthy, Until

The Bench, Arthur’s Story

Every day, straight after school, my mates and I would run to the pub. Not to get a drink, we were all underage and still in school uniform, but because that is where the nearest bus stop was. If we were lucky, we would catch the first bus, especially if it was running a little…… Continue reading The Bench, Arthur’s Story

5 Ways That Will Make You Better As You Get Older

Link to Original Document Getting older is almost inevitable but getting older does not mean you have to get worse or less capable. Here are five ways of getting better or staying fit and able as you age. It was my mother who first told me that ‘you could get killed crossing the road tomorrow’.…… Continue reading 5 Ways That Will Make You Better As You Get Older

How Technology can Improve Lives for Seniors

Photo by Luke Chesser on Unsplash As populations age, technology will play an increasingly important role in the care of seniors. From smart devices to assistive technology, there are a variety of tools available to help seniors stay connected, independent, and safe. In this article, I’ll explore the benefits of technology for seniors, common smart devices and…… Continue reading How Technology can Improve Lives for Seniors

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What’s a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had? A secret skill I wish I had, would be the ability to always make the correct decision or make the right choice. I’m sure I’m not the only person who has had to make decisions, heck we all have to do it in…… Continue reading Untitled