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“Senior Moments” by Jan Fowler
“Senior Moments” by Jan Fowler
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Submitted by a new route home. Doing so helps ward necessary if that’s what it takes to get us
going.
Jan Fowler off boredom in daily life.
Jan Fowler - Make others laugh. Trying to become - And above all, let’s always do our
their answer to prayer by helping to best to bring sunshine into the lives of
“Cheers to a new year and another improve their quality of life fills the others.
chance for us to get it right.” empty spaces within our own heart. Please join me in making 2020 our best
Oprah Winfrey - Be joyful. A good attitude is a great year ever.
Many of us are wondering how we can thing to have because it makes others “New Year’s Day. A fresh start. A
make 2020 an even better year than 2019— want to be with you. new chapter in life waiting to be written.
me included! But in addition to my desire - Positive emotions have a positive New questions to be asked, embraced, and
to boost my brain power, physical effect upon heart health and longevity, so loved. Answers to be discovered and then
prowess, and ability to stay abreast of all prescribe smiles, fun, and happy times for lived in this transformative year of
the new dazzling data in medicine, yourself. Seek out others who are delight and self-discover.”
politics, and technology in this fast-paced cheerful, upbeat, sunny, and rosy. (Avoid Sarah Ban Breathnach
world, I still like to remind myself of grouches whenever possible.)
some basic guiding truths. They are pearls - And how about spending more time Jan Fowleris author of the best-selling book,
which, for me, never seem to change. with people we love and sprinkling their “Hot Chocolate for Seniors”(winner of na-
Here are my favorites: lives with smiles of joy? tional & international awards); winner of Gold
- Don’t “over-think” problems. Instead, - Practice common courtesy as a way of Halo Award from the So.California Motion
dive into solutions. life. Picture Council for Outstanding Literary
- Rebound from failure—the faster the - Reach out to the homeless by donating Achievement; winner of First Place Excellence
better! For even when we don’t win, we food, hygiene supplies, or money to in Journalism Award (SPJ –Southern CA); Self Contemplation...
Town & Gown “Phenomenal Woman”Award;
always learn more about ourselves by charities and homeless shelters. Seek out a former television host & KSPA radio host of New Year - New You
going through the process. And need within the community—whether it “Senior Living at its Best with Jan Fowler”; Is it True? Can You Change?
sometimes a minor stall is exactly what’s focuses on assisting veterans, teens, or speaker, contributing author for“Savvy Women Do you make resolutions?
needed for us to take a giant step forward. families with children—then strive to fill Revving Up for Success”; founder of Starburst Not everyone does.
- Nothing makes as much sense as it. Inspirations, Inc. 501(c) (3) nonprofit which As we age, there are certain
common sense. - Be a playful player in the overall game supports Redlands Drug Court. things we know to be true
- The seven deadly sins—pride, anger, of life. And by the way, a positive attitude www.janfowler.com. Jan welcomes about ourselves. Make a list of
envy, greed, gluttony, lust, and sloth— doesn’t just happen—we may have to feedback and comments about her columns what you know to be true about
pretty much cover it all. Avoid them as work at learning to laugh more but it’s and invites you to leave her a message on yourself and share it with
often as possible. worth training ourselves to be happy and her website. others. Listen to their list.
- Remain open to new experiences such hopeful. Besides which, we increase our
as untried music, food, art, and diverse chances of living a longer, more
people. Learn a new skill, dance, or sport. productive life. So use bravado wherever
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of the Three Wise Men: Melchoir, Caspar, January 21 at 8pm ~ Emanuel Ax, piano Jan Fowler – Senior Moments
and Balthazar. FREE for all attendees. January 23 - 25@ 7:30pm ~ Lillias White BIG THANKS Jill Weinlein – Travel
Location at 600 Town Center Drive in Joyce Johnson – Wellness Awareness
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