Personal Improvement

Testing your memory is one of the most effective ways to exercise your brain. Simple word and number games are a good place to start. However, you can build brain workouts into your everyday routine in other ways, too. ...

Time has a way of triggering us to find a way to sort through life’s trinkets and treasures. Unplanned life events also force an evaluation: an unexpected retirement,  adult children or elderly parents moving to your house or you moving to theirs. ...

We need a life philosophy to put events into perspective; otherwise, we are at the mercy of events. It’s like going on a trip without a destination. We need to know where we are going and have a plan or a map to help us get there while preparing for detours and delays. ...

Romona Robinson was the first black woman to anchor an evening broadcast in Cleveland and the first solo woman to sit in the evening anchor chair. She’s won eight Emmy awards, crisscrossed the country covering news stories and newsmakers, and snagged an exclusive interview with President Barack Obama. ...

Resilience is the secret ingredient that makes all the difference in individuals’ lives, to not only live longer but to live longer better. Resilience is defined as “the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress.” You can learn to practice resiliency to influence health and wellness as they relate to positive aging.  ...

Maria exemplifies the Encore Retirement Lifestyle (ERL) and gives us a great blueprint to follow. There is considerable evidence of how important work is to us. Staying in the game in a small way has lots of advantages. For one, it creates a “soft landing” in the transition to full retirement. It also helps to keep your skill set sharp. Maria shows us how... ...

Support Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity by joining other walkers and runners at Edgewater Park. Money raised helps the group build affordable homes for local families. In 2022, Greater Cleveland Habitat connected 23 families to safe, decent and affordable homes. This year, they intend to do even more. ...

Having goals is important. Without a "destination," there is no way to chart a path. Goals help keep us motivated and on track. So take your vague fitness wishes and turn them into achievable goals that will enrich your life. ...