This blog is about my own experiences as a black belt Taekwondo student, which are grounded in practice and research and other sources about Taekwondo. I hope this blog is a good read for Taekwondo students (past, present and future), because I believe that students under the guidance of good instructors will not only learn the art, but will also […]
Empathy and Kindness This blog is about my own experiences as a black belt Taekwondo student, which are grounded in practice and research and other sources about Taekwondo. I hope this blog is a good read for Taekwondo students (past, present and future), because I believe that students under the guidance of good instructors will not only learn the art, […]
Here at Focused Solutions Consulting LLC we believe in empowering ourselves and others. Here is a link to a great article referring to a recent and relevant study about how learning self-defense skills can help women empower themselves and if needed, defend themselves against assault. Learning proper self-defense skills builds confidence, helps women walk more confidently and thus also changes […]
Here at Focused Solutions Consuling LLC we are all about empowerment. Now, we just read about a really great idea to empower the very young and the very old, by putting a retirement home together with a preschool. In this case, not only did the older generation feel less lonely as they now seem to have found a new “place” […]
Our theme this month is the effects of loneliness on health and well being, as loneliness is actually a very serious problem to good health, whereas a shift has occurred that views loneliness not just as a social problem, but rather, a “public health crisis” (Shulevitz, 2013), especially given that more people grow older, but not necessarily with good social […]
Our theme this month is the effects of loneliness on health and well being, as loneliness is actually a very serious problem to health. In this case being alone, which can be very beneficial at times, should not be confused with actual loneliness. According to Cope (2014), “being alone is a state of being; loneliness is a state of mind.” […]
Let’s face it, each of us at one point or another in our lives felt, feels or will fell some degree of anxiety – be that anxiety related to issues in school, family, work, or how we perceive others. In a recent study, researchers correlated exercise with lower rates of anxiety and threat levels. So, this is yet another reason […]
Well, we all know that exercise is good to maintain a healthy weight or to lose weight or to simply stay in shape or that exercise helps learning overall and with memory retention! Some recent research adds to what we already know. that exercise can actually improve cognitive functioning (how we think, know and understand things around us): exercise allows […]
A great article by pediatrician Annie Sparrow, who has practiced medicine in Asia, African, Europe and the USA concerning measles and vaccines! http://www.thenation.com/article/198609/what-anti-vax-movement-doesnt-tell-you-about-measles
A great article for families to remind all of us of the importance to take a few minutes before or during dinner to reflect on what to be grateful for: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ron-lieber/why-you-should-start-sayi_b_6705700.html