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I used to worry. A lot. The more I fretted, the more proficient I became at it. Anxiety begets anxiety. I even worried that I worried too much! Ulcers might develop. My health could fail. My finances could deplete to pay the hospital bills. Read more...
It's summer and eerily quiet in the office. Your cubicle neighbour took off to the cottage and is sure to return relaxed and a full shade darker while you remain the same - pasty and kind of sickly looking. You stare wistfully out the window and wish you could be out enjoying the sun. To keep motivated this summer when you're cooped up indoors, here are some helpful tips. Read more...
As we move through this century, more and more ways are being found to keep us living longer; many more of us are becoming centenarians. But what is the point of living longer, if we simply exist? Read more...
A heaping dose of patience, a terrific sense of humour and a love of dogs are traits shared by the Volunteer Puppy Raisers for the BC Guide Dog Services. Read more...
Studio65, Victoria’s newest art gallery showcasing the 65-year or older artist, welcomed over 100 first-time visitors when it opened its doors on June 30. Read more...
Why are some people more successful than others? Why do some people make more money, live happier lives and accomplish much more in the same number of years than the great majority? Read more...
Remember the 1990s when everyone was touting the phrase "think outside the box"? It's a neat image, evoking creativity and unconventional thinking as a way to arrive at ingenious new paths and solutions. But here's the problem with thinking outside the box: we all know that no matter how creative we get during the weekend seminar, come Monday morning we're going to have to crawl back into the box again and deal with our current reality. The problem isn't that we need new ways to simply step outside the box-we need to completely transform the box itself. Read more...
The team in the shelter had been working with a youth named Steve (not his real name) for several stays during the past year. Positive change takes time to achieve and is different with every youth with whom we work. Read more...
This year, Seniors Serving Seniors (SSS) celebrates its 30th anniversary. It's an exciting time for the organization that offers Victorians the indispensable 55-page Seniors Services Directory. Read more...
This inspirational article, brought to us by Simple Truths, is about a young man who finds himself heading down a bad path after a series of unfortunate events. After years of destructive behaviour, all it took was just one small event to change the course of his life. Read on for the full article and to watch the accompanying video... Read more...
There is a common debate over what is more of an impacting catalyst on the road to success - people skills or technical skills. Granted, an ideal world finds us wanting a healthy balance of both talents but how do you determine which essential skill to focus on to improve your personal, professional and business' advancement? Read more...
When my kids were small, we often read from Shel Silverstein's book Where the Sidewalk Ends. It illustrates that adventure can come even when the road gets a little rough. Read more...
A woman wanted to make a change in her life, so she decided to smile more often each day. Some days, it seemed that the smile had to be dredged up from a great depth, but she persisted and, in just 30 days, her stress decreased. Read more...
If you are an entrepreneur or have spent time around them, you will have come to realize there are some fundamental practices that entrepreneurs tend to hold in common. In the midst of being busy, we can forget some of the fundamentals that help make a business successful. Here's some practical advice garnered from a variety of sources. Read more...
A recent survey of seniors shows 70 per cent of Canadians plan to work after retirement. Of that, 72 per cent said they wanted to remain mentally active, while 57 per cent wanted to stay socially active. The result is contemporary seniors taking the plunge to turn their golden years into productive enterprising years. Read more...
At 82 years young, Margaret Nielsen's macular degeneration has stolen most of her sight and hearing aids crank up the audio but none of this interferes with the love of her life (husband excluded) - volunteering. Read more...
Friends are the glue that can make us strong. It has been proven that people with a larger circle of friends and acquaintances live longer, maintain health longer, and generally have more fun as life moves on. Read more...
Five years earlier, Marlene, then 60, dreamt that at age 65 she would cycle across Canada - from coast to coast - dipping her front wheel in the ocean at Mile 0 in Victoria B.C. and then cycle to Mile 0 in Newfoundland, through all 10 provinces. Read more...
"You can always find a way." This conviction has served Ladysmith's Harry Reed well over the years. A self-taught stained glass master with over 2,000 finished pieces to his name, Harry's life work evolved from a hobby he started 30 years ago. Read more...
As we move into the darkness of this time of year, listen carefully. It is time to be still and at peace. It is time for each of us to set aside the frenetic pace that sometimes takes over this season, and take care of our inner spirit. Read more...
By Gipp Forster
I won’t say when I first wrote this particular column. It could have been last week or ...
By Chris Herbert
Initially, I had some trepidation about this trip or at least a nagging unease. Could I ...
By Mathieu Powell
Interview with Canadian icon Dr. David Suzuki...
Holiday Touch We interview Rob Davies of Victorian at McKenzie. Part of the Holiday Touch chain, Victorian at McKenzie has cluster care services, on-site, live-in managers, and an amazing travel program that allows their residents to travel to any one of over three hundred and twenty communities in North America where they can stay and eat... for FREE. CLICK HERE
eGurus Technology Tutors Learn why Jennifer was inspired to start her company and how she and her team of technology tutors can help you with your tech challenges, or build a custom series of lessons to get you comfortable with all the benefits technology offers. CLICK HERE
Sunrise of Victoria is a licensed long term care community located just minutes from Beacon Hill Park, downtown Victoria and three blocks from the Empress Hotel and Inner Harbor. Our community is set in a well-established, quiet residential neighborhood. We pride ourselves in our high-quality, resident-focused care and services. CLICK HERE.
Berwick Retirement Communities has made a very clear statement about how this small, family-owned BC company intended to elevate the quality of life for its residents.
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