Cancer Survivor, writing about Health and Fitness as you age

There have been many articles about things women do,  and what women should just stop doing, including articles about the “stop” list! I was compelled to add my 5 things because I’ve been frustrated by what I saw in my professional life and most recently, my personal life. # 1 Stop with the big explanations. Very often I saw women lead with a discussion of their rationale for some decision rather than focusing on the decision itself.  There seemed to be an innate need to justify the reasoning behind any decision even explaining why one day is better for the movies! Better:  State the decision, explain more only if asked. It is ok not to explain. If you choose to explain, be concise and factual about the reasons why. The end. Just try it. Frankly I found this approach gave others confidence in what I was saying, always helpful in a professional context. #2 Stop apologizing. This was number 1 on most of the “stop” lists. In my professional life I saw that consta...

1. You must be fit and not susceptible to heatstroke. We went in August, and it amazes me every time I go, that I have never seen any medical action - how is that possible with the heat? And pregnant women?And small kids? 2. If you are on a special diet of any kind, including plain vegetarian, you're screwed. The best you can hope for is to limit the damage.   3. Don't go to SeaWorld by yourself and your school-age child. Your  child's playmate will be you. Need I say more?   4. If you must be there alone with your child, help yourself by taking a day off from work the day after you come back so you can recover.   5. If you are a mom with a son, prepare him by letting him know you will be going to the bathroom 3 times to his 1. It may help reduce the whining, "Agaaain?" I also tried out my new waterproof camera - which was fabulous! Here is a picture of some underwater wave and bubble action.