Sunday, May 10th, was not only Mother’s Day, but also the kick-off of National Women’s Health Week, which lasts until May 16th. The US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health coordinates the event. The purpose is to remind women that their health should be a priority issue. Oftentimes as “caretakers” women ignore their own health while assisting others. Today, May 11th, is National Women’s Check-Up Day in the USA. While going to a physician or dentist is never what I would refer to as fun, it is imperative that as active women we maintain regular appointments with a health care provider. It can also save your life if there are problems you cannot detect on your own. Continue Reading »

Remember the days when there was no email?  Today, it’s hard for most to picture life without it, but the truth is, email hasn’t been around all that long.  However, the effect email has had on the way we communicate with each other has been profound.  Through its convenience of transmitting vital information quickly and efficiently, email has undoubtedly brought our world closer together.  But is it possible to misuse or over rely on email as a communication tool?  I think so.  And therefore, I think it’s worth revisiting the basic rules from time to time.  Here are some of my tips and hints for using email to its full advantage:

1) Say exactly what you mean.  Unlike in conversation, there are no visual or aural clues (like body language, eye contact, tone of voice, etc.) to hint to the other person what the subtext of your words might mean.  Continue Reading »