Friday, May 24, 2013

Preventing CVD

From the images of my CTCA, through my layman's eyes, my coronary arteries looked like rosary beads.

I've always thought that cholesterol was the bogeyman of CVD. Yet my cholesterol levels has been in a good place the past few years. Taking a cue from the proactive Angelina Jolie, I will chase all avenues to prevent CVD from developing.

Lifestyle, medication and nutritional supplements, even surgery perhaps. I will be an information hound. For sure, i will develop an absolutely artery-friendly diet and increase my hours in the gym.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Law of attraction at work

"Imagining that you are single, what are the qualities you would like your ideal partner to possess?" Kelly surveyed.

Many in the group murmured...I already have a relationship and I am stuck in it, so what's the point of imagining that I am single?

Come to think of it, it's still a good exercise anyway.

Most people have a very clear idea of what they don't want in a partner, but find it hard to describe what they do want. But the more we are able to describe what we are looking for, the better our chances of attracting that to our relationship.

Have you ever noticed that when you are thinking of buying a particular car, you start to see that car everywhere? Once we know what we are looking for, you will be amazed how quickly it appears.

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Facing the right demands

We had steak in Jack's Place last night. Because it was also Mother's Day weekend, we couldn't seem to get the server's attention. The server is scurrying all around us, but for some reason we can't catch his eye.

There are some sales people I know who are just like this incompetent server. They refuse to take the responsibility for hearing what's needed from them by their associates.

I know it's a cliche, but it's still good advice: make the time in quiet moments off the job to think hard and be imaginative in finding ways that put your gifts and values into play on what your organization wants done. Do this right and people will stay out of your way! They'll want you to do what you do best.

Monday, May 6, 2013

14

ACE celebrates his 14th birthday today!

At this stage, he is beginning to argue and express his unique and different opinions. Even when I don't agree with his point of view, I at least appreciate his logic.

This, i believe, is an important stage of his development. He especially needs the freedom to think differently and form his own opinions.

Parenting has always been a challenge. Although it takes extra time in the beginning to learn, it is well worth it.

By giving ACE the freedom to discover and express his true self, I hope to give him the gift of greatness. I pray he grows up confident, cooperative and compassionate.


Sunday, May 5, 2013

Ritualize it

"I’ve made it such a habit, it’s like brushing my teeth," Gwyneth Paltrow recently spoke about her workout routine while promoting Iron Man 3.

I, too had new routines and regiments in place.

So many of those things we learned growing up - with our parents creating morning rituals to develop good habits in us - frankly we kind of lose that when we get older and more stressed

Once I rediscovered what mattered to me, I felt a huge burst of strength and i was able to stick to my new routine because I began to ritualize it. I was able to follow through on my commitment, easily, even joyfully, without falling back because purpose fueled the change.