Physical/Social Distancing, Isolation, and Quarantine

COVID-19 is a new disease, and there is limited information regarding risk factors for severe disease. However, based on currently available information and clinical expertise, older adults and people of any age with serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

Based upon available information to date, those at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19 include:
• People aged 65 years and older
• People who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility
• Other high-risk conditions could include:
     o People with chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma
     o People who have heart disease with complications
     o People who are immunocompromised, including cancer treatment
     o People of any age with severe obesity (body mass index [(BM]I)≥40) or certain underlying medical conditions, particularly if not well controlled, such as those with diabetes, renal failure, or ...

Reinhold Neibuhr (American Theologian-Philosopher 1892-1971) wrote the "Serenity Prayer". It is beautiful and encourages us to accept with grace what we cannot change. During this COVID-19 crisis, with so much out of our control, this prayer is the perfect antidote to worry and stress.

A little Serenity Prayer history:

There are many, many different versions of this prayer, and it has been adapted, quoted and used by many - including by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) who popularized and used it as part of their 12 Step Program, and named it "The Serenity Prayer".

According to Wikipedia, the original prayer was written by Reinhold Niebuhr in the early 1930s and simply said, "Father, give us courage to change what must be altered, serenity to accept what cannot be helped, and the insight to know the one from the other." Reinhold wrote his versions of the prayer as a single sentence - not placing it into 3 lines like a poem as is commonly seen.

Full Unedited Version of the Praye...

I live my life free of anger and remorse because I choose to deal with situations as they arise. I avoid the tendency to prevent conditions that cause me pain. I know tackling them upfront will help me get to the origin of problems immediately before they can take root and grow.

If I am offended, I talk over my feelings with the person involved. I am not interested in laying blame, but I attempt to be open and honest, sharing how I feel in the wake of their actions. I speak out of a need for greater understanding and respect.

If I upset someone, I express regret with a sincere heart. I release my pride as well as any wish for revenge.

Rarely is an issue one person's fault entirely. I oppose the idea that the other person must approach me before I can forgive or ask for forgiveness. After all, I cannot change anyone else.

I can only take the blame for my actions. But, I am ready to ask for forgiveness and seek understanding, even when I feel that the other person was at ...

Relationships are at the heart of our lives, shaping who we are and how we experience the world. Yet, many of us know the pain of broken relationships—whether with family, friends, or ourselves.

Sin created a division between Adam and Eve, damaging the close relationship God had given them, and ever since, sin has negatively affected every relationship.

But there is hope. Jesus Christ came not only to save us from sin but also to heal our relationships. Through His love, grace, and example, we can find restoration and peace in our connections with others.

The Foundation of Healing: Jesus’ Love

At the heart of Jesus’ earthly mission was love. His command in John 15:12, "This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you," Is a powerful reminder. Jesus’ love is not just love but a force that transforms. It is unconditional, sacrificial, and transformative. It can heal the deepest wounds caused by conflict, misunderstanding, and betrayal. Allowing Jesus’ love to...

Life coaching is a transformative process that facilitates personal and professional growth for women seeking to achieve their goals. Professional Life Coaches will make you more targeted. It is a collaborative and dynamic relationship between a coach and a client, in which the coach provides guidance and support to help the client overcome obstacles and achieve their desired outcomes.

Embarking on a journey of life coaching can be a life-changing experience for those who wish to grow both personally and professionally. This process involves a close partnership between a coach and a client, working together to achieve the client's goals.

This collaboration is characterized by a dynamic exchange of ideas, where the coach provides guidance and support, helping the client to overcome any obstacles that may arise along the way. Ultimately, the aim is to encourage clients to achieve their desired outcomes and unlock their full potential.

The coach employs techniques and tools such as...

We use goals to evaluate how well we are doing now relative to where we want to be. Sometimes big goals do not motivate women. They tend to feel so outside their realm of possibility that it feels pointless even to try. And, poorly defined goals can lead to weak intentions to accomplish the goal and consequent procrastination.

Make goals that feel genuinely possible for you within a concise time frame. Realistic goals at the forefront of your consciousness, tap into your creativity more productively. You can see and feel the possibility of achieving those goals. You believe that they are doable.

Use this simple three-step approach to establish practical goals you can reach. You will not encounter a lot of failures because you can constantly adjust your timeline and goals as you learn. The key is to give each goal a lot of consideration, study, and think before setting it.

1. Maintain Your Values

The more goals fit into one of four primary areas in your life - Family, F...

When you are living in the moment, your focus is on that moment only. The past and the future cannot touch you.

It is a difficult task to put your feelings about the past or future aside. It is like when someone says, "Don't think of a hippo in a pink tutu!" You thought of one just now, didn't you?

Well, your grief is sometimes that hippo in a pink tutu, and it seems like there is nowhere to turn. In these situations, you can look for help by thinking in the present moment.

Staying in the present takes practice. While you are learning how to live in the moment, remember that it gets easier as time goes on.

Using Meditation

You can control your thoughts. One practice that is all about staying in the present moment is meditation.

This easy practice can also assist you in getting over your grief.

Meditation tips:

• Create a meditation schedule - 30 minutes daily.
• Go to someplace where you are alone and can relax.
• Sit in a position with good posture.
• Tak...

What if I told you I would give you $1,000 to make a significant public speech? Would you take me up on the deal? Like most of us, you most likely recoiled at the idea right away, even though it may well be lucrative for you! Why didn't this idea appeal to you?

When the very notion of certain activities evokes fear or anxiety within you, it is because they are outside your comfort zone. Public speaking, for example, is outside most people's comfort zone.

Our comfort zone is the sphere of actions we feel comfortable with and can achieve with no negative emotions. It also consists of people, places, and things that bring about only positive thoughts within us.

How Important is this Comfort Zone?

A comfort zone may limit your capabilities and make you abandon your dreams and goals. Or, it can drive you on to great things. Your comfort zone can define both your personality and your promise for success.

Countless successful people achieve their goals because they can exp...

Being Kind Gets You Nowhere. Or Does It?

"Have you ever noted how much of Christ's life was spent doing kind things?" - Henry Drummond

Do you believe the phrase, "nice guys finish last?" Women often believe that being kind means you are weak and can be easily taken advantage of by others.

But is this correct?

Women are taught that behind every smile, there is a hidden motive.

We are apprehensive and skeptical when others show kindness to us.

Kindness does not equate to weakness. Quite the opposite, it takes great amounts of strength to show kindness to somebody who thinks differently than you do or is slowing your progress somehow.

Benefits of Kindness

Women who perform regular acts of kindness are often more successful, have more social friends, and are more well-liked than those who do not. It is advantageous to your overall mental health.

Ways being kind helps your success:

• Kindness improves confidence. Studies show kindness boosts self-worth.
• People remember th
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What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is a loosely described term that has gained cultural popularity. Like anything, mindfulness can be misused. It is an ancient practice that is a component of all major world religions, including Christianity.

In the United States, it is typically from a secular perspective. Secular mindfulness is horizontal, paying attention only to yourself. There is no faith component emphasized. However, mindfulness does not necessarily undermine our faith. Christians just need to make sure we approach it wisely.

The principle is that when women are mindful of the present, they can avoid the pitfalls of letting their past or their future hijack them from living in the moment.

Over the centuries, Christians have explored practices that encourage a quiet, listening stance before God. From a biblical standpoint, we know that Jesus gives the peace that can exist in all circumstances (John 14:27; Philippians 4:7).

What makes Christian Mindfulness unique?

The b...