Glenda Standeven

I’d love a job writing fortune cookie fortunes!

I was very privileged to be interviewed by Dr. Pohlman on his Prostate Health Podcast. Here is the link https://www.prostatehealthpodcast.com/37-a-partners-perspe/

In these uncertain times it is important to take time out and just STOP. When you feel on the verge of panic or despair remember: S - stop what you are doing and T - take a few deep breaths while you O - observe what you're doing and how you're feeling and exchange negative thoughts for positive ones...then P - proceed with the rest of your day doing something that will ... support you rather than take joy from you. See more

Looking for a great gift for someone you love? (recommended for readers age 45+ This is not a book for youngsters lol) Every middle-aged man and woman should read 'What Men Won't Talk About...And Women Need to Know - A Woman's Perspective on Prostate Cancer' Available on Amazon :)

Awhile ago I recorded a podcast with On Trend Tina - and she wrote this informative article on bone cancer as a result of that interview. The podcast airs November 17th at 6pm ... https://yourbackupplan.ca/the-challenge-of-a-cancer-survi/

Someone asked a friend who had crossed 70 and was heading towards 80 what sort of changes he was feeling in himself. This was the response and it was too good not to share - I am still working on many of these! Which ones are you still struggling with? 1 After loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children and my friends, I have now started loving myself. 2 I have realized that I am not Atlas. The world does not rest on my shoulders.... 3 I have stopped bargaining with vegetable and fruit vendors. A few pennies more is not going to break me, but it might help the poor fellow save for his daughter’s school fees. 4 I leave my waitress a big tip. The extra money might bring a smile to her face. She is toiling much harder for a living than I am. 5 I stopped telling the elderly that they've already narrated that story many times. The story makes them walk down memory lane and relive their past. 6 I have learned not to correct people even when I know they are wrong. The onus of making everyone perfect is not on me. Peace is more precious than perfection. 7 I give compliments freely & generously. Compliments are a mood enhancer not only for the recipient, but also for me. And a small tip for the recipient of a compliment, never, NEVER turn it down, just say "Thank You. 8 I have learned not to bother about a crease or a spot on my shirt. Personality speaks louder than appearances. 9 I walk away from people who don't value me. They might not know my worth, but I do. 10 I remain cool when someone plays dirty to outrun me in the rat race. I am not a rat & neither am I in any race. 11 I am learning not to be embarrassed by my emotions. It’s my emotions that make me human. 12 I have learned that it's better to drop the ego than to break a relationship. My ego will keep me aloof, whereas with relationships, I will never be alone. 13 I have learned to live each day as if it's the last. After all, it might be the last. 14 I am doing what makes me happy. I am responsible for my happiness, and I owe it to myself. Happiness is a choice. You can be happy at any time, just choose to be! I decided to share this for all my friends. Why do we have to wait to be 60 or 70 or 80? We can practice these at any stage and age! I borrowed this. I don't know who to credit it to, but thank you!

Great tips - thanks George Greenwood

Covid has given me this gift ... what about you?

Such a simple concept that is often so difficult ...