|
|
The holidays are upon us! If you are newly retired, the days of preparation are certainly different than they were before--less stress regarding time and greater expectation--you've got the time! May your holidays be merry, and may you enjoy them more this year than you ever have before! Remember Shakespeare's words, "Nothing is ever good or bad but thinking makes it so." Think happy! Happy December Ed (edtopar@gmail.com) and Gail (gail@coachability.com)
|
|
Back to the Future: Nostalgia Increases Optimism
|
Avoiding old recollections, memories of our childhood and times past, during the holiday season is almost impossible. New research, published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, examined the idea that nostalgia is not simply a past-orientated emotion but its scope extends into the future, with a positive outlook.
Dr Tim Wildschut, co-author of the study, comments: "Nostalgia is experienced frequently and virtually by everyone and we know that it can maintain psychological comfort. For example, nostalgic reverie can combat loneliness. We wanted to take that a step further and assess whether it can increase a feeling of optimism about the future."
In one of the reported studies within the paper, the researchers asked participants to bring to mind a nostalgic event and write about it. The number of optimistic words included in the narrative was compared to a control group who were asked to recall and write about an ordinary event. The nostalgic narratives contained a significantly higher proportion of optimistic expressions than the ordinary stories.
A further study capitalized on music's capacity to evoke nostalgia. Participants listened to either a nostalgic or control song (which had been previously validated). Those who listened to the nostalgic song reported higher levels of optimism than those who listened to the control song.
In a final study, participants were presented with song lyrics that half the group had previously identified to be nostalgic. They were then asked to complete questions about how they felt. Those who read the personally nostalgic lyrics reported higher levels of optimism than those who read the control lyrics.
The studies also highlighted the roles of self-esteem. Dr. Wildschut explains: "Nostalgia raises self-esteem which in turn heightens optimism. Our findings have shown that nostalgia does have the capacity to facilitate perceptions of a more positive future. Memories of the past can help to maintain current feelings of self-worth and can contribute to a brighter outlook on the future. Our findings do imply that nostalgia, by promoting optimism, could help individuals cope with psychological adversity."
Science News
|
|
|
|
YOUR LEGACY RECORDED ON CD AND SOFT-COVER BOOK
|
Less than 1 month until Christmas!!
We have only two slots left.
Are you looking for a great Christmas present for your kids?
Here is the perfect gift!!
One of the most poignant and personal gifts you can leave
your family, your children, and your grandchildren!!
Let us record, transcribe, and professionally edit your Legacy.
|
|
|
YOUR BUSY HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT: DREAM!
|
* What pleasurable activity do you get so involved with that you lose all sense of time? Dream about that!
* Were you to receive $5,000 in cash with the stipulation you spend it on something fun and enjoyable, what would that be? Dream about that!
* In your spare time, what do you do consistently simply because you love doing it?
* If money were not a factor, what would you spend more time doing?
* What do people appreciate you most for and say you have a natural talent for?
* What do you feel strongly about?
* What makes you feel great?
Select at least four responses that you can dream about. Make it your intention to do what you see in your dreams. Intention is always step one!
Enjoy!
|
|
| QUOTE OF THE MONTHArticle Headline | |
The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.
- William James 1842-1910
|
|
|
|
- U.S. stamp cost 20 cents
- Largest robbery in history took place ($9,800,000)
- EPCOT - Disney's futuristic park opens
- "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is the No. 1 film of the year
- Michael Jackson's "Thriller" becomes the largest selling record of all time
- The first successful artificial heart is transplanted
- Rev. Sun Yung Moon marries 4,150 "Moonies" in Madison Square Garden
- U.S. formally transfers Panama Canal Zone to Panama
- Sally Ride announced as the first woman astronaut
- TIMES "Man of the Year" is a Computer
|
|
|
|
TAKE A BREAK AND LAUGH ABOUT IT.....
|
Be careful what you wish for.
A married couple in their sixties were celebrating their 35 wedding anniversary and antiquing when they found an old lamp and took it home.
She decided to clean it and when she wiped it a genie popped out and offered them each a wish.
She immediately said..."I've always wanted to travel around the world, so I'd like two tickets to travel around the world."
In the blink of an eye, she had two tickets good for travel around the world.
Her husband thought for a minute, and then said, " I'm sorry, my dear, but this sort of luck comes only once in a lifetime, so I'm wishing for a younger wife who is 30 years younger than me."
In the blink of an eye the genie turned him into a 92 year-old man.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The answer to "Can You Name the Year" is 1982
|
|
|
Profit From Your Passion - a thirty-day E-course
| 
Retire to Your Passion!! Treat yourself to a thorough review of all of your likes, dislikes, successes, challenges, and everything that has made you who you are today. Find not only what most interests you but also what your purpose in life is. In thirty lessons, you will unlock the secrets of who you really are. To learn more, visit our website. FREE INDIVIDUAL COACHING SESSION INCLUDED!
A Great Gift for only $45.00
ORDER NOW!
|
|
Rightsizing Your Life
| 
The holidays are almost here! There is still time to call Ellen!! She is incredible! She will help make your home attractive for your family and for perspective buyers!! With her background in psychology, she is the perfect one to help you not only clean out but also "handle" it. She will greatly facilitate this transition in your life!!
Clean Slate Solutions LLC | 908-403-6217 | ellen@cleanslatesolutions.com | http://cleanslatesolutions.com
|
|
Gail Cassidy, gail@coachability.com; (908) 654-5216
http://www.Retired-NextPhase.com
Ed Topar, edtopar@gmail.com |  |
|
|
