By Lorna Martinez Magill Lately I’ve been reflecting on the life transitions I have experienced over the last couple of years. Our youngest son graduated from college and moved to another city, I resigned from my position as a CFO of a non-profit and my husband experienced some significant health challenges. If I said these have been some of the most challenging two years of my life, it would...
By Lorna Magill Have you ever read a book and encountered a major thought-provoking question? I recently completed "The Measure" by Nikki Erlick, and it really raises an intriguing question worth pondering. Imagine having access to a transformative piece of information that could alter the course of your life: The duration of your existence. In the book millions of people wake up to find a small...
Passenger airplane taking off at sunset Many of my friends have hobbies, from pickleball, making quilts, binge watching (is that a hobby?) gourmet cooking, baking, and reading. I enjoy all these activities but one hobby I especially enjoy is talking to the person that sits next to me on an airplane. I was curious if my activity is actually considered a hobby and it turns out it is! A hobby...
By Lorna Martinez Magill Have you ever had the experience of having a friend give you a nudge to get you to do something that is good for you that you might not have done if she wasn’t there to make you accountable? About a year ago, a friend encouraged me to make a crucial phone call that I so needed to make, and she helped me overcome a challenge I was experiencing faster than I would have...
By Lorna Martinez Magill Have you ever had someone ask you a question that made you pause because it hit you so much to the core that it made your eyes well up with tears? I recently had this experience. About a year ago, my doctor recommended that I go speak with a therapist to help me noodle through all the transitions I was going through. I had resigned from my job as a CFO, I was a...
I Do you ever read a quote and think, man I love that quote, it sure speaks to me? I have many of those quotes but this quote by Mark Twain has resonated with me in recent weeks: “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why." Mark Twain Wow! That sentence is so powerful. According to motivational speaker, Simon Sinek, discovering your “why” is...
by Lorna Martinez Magill As our children grow up and become adults, it's important to remember that our relationships with them will also change. While we may no longer play the primary role in their lives, it's possible to maintain a strong, supportive relationship with our adult children. Here are some tips to help you build and maintain a positive relationship with your adult children:...
By Lorna Magill Have you heard of a term called a “glimmer”? A glimmer is just the opposite of a trigger. They are the moments in your day that make you feel joy, happiness, peace, or gratitude. Once you train your brain to look be on the lookout for glimmers, These tiny moments will appear MORE and MORE! AND it’s an easy way to add a new layer of positivity and mindfulness to your daily...
by Lorna Martinez Magill Some day’s life can be hard, so it is increasingly important to surround ourselves with positive and supportive people. I don't know about you, but I often use the phrase "they suck the life out of me". Now let me just say, those are not the people that I want around me as I am going through a transition or a difficult time. In recent years I have come to appreciate that...
by Lorna Martinez Magill As we age, it's important to stay active and engaged in social activities. Not only does it keep the mind and body active, but it also provides an opportunity to connect with others and build meaningful relationships. I personally love social activities and find many ways to engage with my friends to help maintain and foster my relationships. Yes, it takes effort,...
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