On Saturday, January 18, 2025, the world witnessed an unexpected and unprecedented event in the realm of social media: the sudden ban of TikTok. Authorities cited concerns over user data privacy and national security as the primary reasons for the ban. The announcement sent shockwaves through the global digital community of over a billion users. […]
If only life came with a blueprint for managing its ups and downs. We struggle through, with both strengths and weaknesses, doing the best we can. Sometimes life gets messy. We can look at research from UNICEF, UNESCO, and WHO, who named the top ten life skills. They are critical thinking, creative thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, […]
New Year’s Day represents a new chapter, prompting some people to reflect on past experiences and set intentions for the coming year. During the reflection, people assess accomplishments, identify areas for improvement, and celebrate successes. We can use those insights to set better goals and strategies for the upcoming year. Reviewing your progress can also […]
Politics can be contentious, but the Trump-Harris election almost became an act of mortal combat. For some families, home felt more like a boxing ring than a place of respite. More and more political differences are leading to divorce. Imagine a democratic wife who feels betrayed by her Republican husband because she perceives his vote […]
This is the last column in a series highlighting weight loss. I presented Prochaska and DiClemente’s Stages of Change model. You have moved past denial (pre-contemplation), recognized a need for change (contemplation), gathered information and resources (preparation), developed a plan of action (action), and have had success in the maintenance stage (maintenance). You are prepared […]
This is the sixth column in a series of seven dedicated to the Stages of Change, highlighting weight loss. In 1983, Prochaska and DiClemente developed the Stages of Change model, which describes the stages a person goes through as they attempt to make significant changes. The model includes six well-defined stages that people move through […]
This is the fifth column in a series of seven dedicated to the Stages of Change, highlighting weight loss. In 1983, Prochaska and DiClemente developed the Stages of Change model, which describes the stages a person goes through as they attempt to make significant changes. The model includes six well-defined stages that people move through […]
This is the fourth column in a series of seven dedicated to the Stages of Change, highlighting weight loss. In 1983, Prochaska and DiClemente developed the Stages of Change model, which describes the distinct stages a person goes through as they attempt to make significant changes. The model includes six well-defined stages that people move […]
This is the third column in a series of seven dedicated to the Stages of Change, highlighting weight loss. In 1983, Prochaska and DiClemente developed the Stages of Change model, which describes the different stages a person goes through as they attempt to make significant changes. The model includes six stages that people move through […]
So, there’s a change you’ve been wanting to make, but you just haven’t gotten any traction on it. Maybe you want to quit smoking, you want to write your memoir, or you want to lose weight. You know you’d be happier if you did or had a sense of accomplishment. But there you are, with […]