The Effects of Using Negative Language

Are you accomplished, enlightened, learned, sage and wise? Or are you confused, decrepit, incompetent and declining? The language used to describe aging, the way people talk to and about older adults, and the way we talk to and about ourselves matters. If you say ‘I feel old or over-the-hill,’ your mind believes every word you say. […]
Why Network Marketing Attracts Seniors

By Dr. Victoria Boyd Why was Network Marketing (NM) the right choice for me? I had no intention of becoming a My Daily Choice/Hempworx affiliate – I just did what came naturally and authentically. After using it I talked about my experience and positive results from the CBD product. I had an inflammation problem and […]
African American Aging

I teach skin care and cosmetic application. There are times when I’m at a pampering session with my beautiful African American Sistahs and begin talking about anti-aging, someone will inevitably blurt out, “Girl, you know black don’t crack.” At which time the entire table co-signs and says, “Girl, you know that’s right.” Followed by high […]