2Halloween’s Not Canceled: Here’s How to Make It Spooky but Safe. While the article highlights New York-specific suggestions, there are also ideas for movies and podcasts for wherever you live. Not to leave out my home city, here are some fun, safe ideas as well.
3Bruce Springsteen and the Art of Aging Well. Even if you do not know The Boss’s music, some notes of wisdom on being creative and engaged for many years to come. Think: “Active aging.” By the way, he has a new album. It is considered “the happiest Springsteen album in decades.”
4How to Stay Calm and Communicate Clearly. Post-election, pre-Thanksgiving, this may be the perfect article to read right now (even though it was written during the presidential debates.) Think: TLC 2x, and find out why.
5A Nutritionist Says You Should Add These Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Your Diet. You want to reduce inflammation to help ward off diseases, like cancer, heart disease, and rheumatoid arthritis, to name a few. This article is a good companion to the one I highlighted in our last 8 Good Things, 35 Fruits and Veggies to Solve Your Skin, Digestion, and Inflammation Problems. If it seems like I am on a health kick this edition, I am. I have been hearing a lot of people talking about wellness issues, aside from the coronavirus. So, trying to offer some help and encouragement.
6Stop Being a Bystander in Your Own Life. “Life doesn’t go from A to B — it’s messy.” True that! Find out how one woman went from being a teenager booted out of school to the skipper of the first all-female crew in the most challenging race on the seas. Today, she inspires females of all ages to take control of their lives. Since May of this year, almost one million, seven hundred thousand people in seventeen languages have watched this inspiring eleven-minute talk. I think anyone can appreciate the talk’s message to go for your dreams. Side note: while you may not be able to be out in the world, you can still plan and skill up at home in whatever passion floats your boat. A plethora of resources are available online. My invitation to you is to use this time wisely.