Apparently seventy is the new forty.  At least it is in Hollywood, and it’s amazing what can be achieved with bottles, syringes, surgery and MONEY!

 
So when did all this vanity kick in and what’s wrong with ageing naturally? I always thought the nice thing about getting older was that you were expected to have wrinkles, and people just grew into their face.  Aren’t those lines supposed to be character forming?

Unquestionably we are drawn to attractive individuals.  It’s our basic instinct, even babies do it, but it’s what’s inside that really counts. 

These days there’s so much pressure to look young, and everyone is striving to achieve the youthful appearance of the airbrushed and digitally enhanced celebrities, who fill our magazines, that common sense seems to disappear as quickly as our cash.

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I am always busy but am fortunate enough to love what I do. Also, I work from home so set my own hours. Often I work in the early hours of the morning if I can’t sleep, but equally I can go off and do things in the day whenever I want.

However, for all you unfortunate people who have to trade your time for money here is an article written by Debbie Mandel at www.bellaonline.com , which may just help you through the day.

10 Tips to De-Stress for Success at Work

There is a Zen saying, “Your work is to discover your work, and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.” Some of us are fortunate to be passionate about our work, totally immersed losing track of time. Most of us settle into a routine and a regular salary. While compromise is a good life strategy, it also makes us more sensitive to daily stressors. Here are 10 tips to help you de-compress in order to be healthier, more productive and fulfilled.
· You will feel better if you eat properly. Begin the day with a balanced breakfast. Human beings are not creatures of deprivation. During the day eat when you are hungry; you need to be fueled. Snack on nuts or fruit. Avoid stimulants like caffeine and sugar. Drink herbal tea instead. If you feel tired, drink plenty of water. Fatigue can be a symptom of dehydration. Avoid eating a heavy, big lunch which will make you feel sluggish in the afternoon.

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When I worked in our local secondary school I met several students with ADHD which isn’t really surprising as there were estimated to be about ½ million children affected in UK in 2007.  I know there are probably many more than that because often it’s difficult to get a diagnosis.  

Sad isn’t it?

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