A long time ago someone gave me great advice. They said, “Look back rather than ahead when you want to see what you have accomplished. If you want to know how to change your life, it can’t be because you are looking ahead and feeling like something is missing.… Read the rest
Dr. Toni
Grow Old with Dogs
When I am old…
I will wear soft gray sweatshirts…
and a bandana over my silver hair…..
and I will spend my social security checks on
wine and my dogs.
I will sit in my house on my well-worn chair and
listen to my dogs’ breathing.… Read the rest
Midlife Crisis or Transition – They’re Playing Your Song
One of my favorite stories that I believe applies particularly to those of us in midlife, is about an African tribe. It’s all about learning to sing your own song or show your own colors — two of the major themes I speak about in my keynotes to organizations.… Read the rest
Will Your Dream Happen? Two Determining Factors.
The Teller of Life
A middle-aged man walked into a bank, he approached the teller and asked, “Will you cash this check?”
The teller looked at the check and said, “Well sure, I can cash the check, just put your name on the back of it, hand it to me, and I will give you the money.”… Read the rest
Midlife Crisis – Choose to be Happy Instead
“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.”
~ Abraham Lincoln
One day recently, I woke up feel less than joyfully connected to life. Nothing special caused this feeling. I just didn’t focus on anything in particular and so, old ‘stuff’ began to creep into my consciousness and I let myself feel bad.… Read the rest