Is What You Say Important?
Listening Yesterday morning, I was chatting with my husband and he made Green Brain statement that resonated with me. I wrote his comment down so could share it with my readers. Jordan’s Comment Jordan did not have his hearing aids in his ears, while we were speaking. I immediately wrote down his comment, which was:…
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Learn How to Plan for Success!
Sweet Memories Last week, I learned that a grand gentleman, Bruce Morical (may his memory be a blessing), who worked with my parents, at their company, Lab-Line Instruments, Inc. for 34 years, passed away. His wife called to let me know about Bruce. Cindy and I cried together and spoke about our sweet memories of…
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Exciting Occupational Therapy Program/Workshop!
Brain Color Connection with Occupational Therapy Students I am excited about the opportunity to be a guest speaker for the members of the Western New England University Student Occupational Therapy Association. The student had read my What Color Is Your Brain?® book in class and the Western New England University OT faculty members have also…
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Do You Know Why You Are Afraid of CHANGE?
Why are you afraid of change? People react differently to change in their personal and professional lives. Some individuals welcome change with excitement and other are frieghtened of not knowing what the changes might affect them or their loved ones’ lives. Requirement for change We are experiencing tremendous change in the United States and in…
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During Difficult Times – Be Your Best Self!
Summer Camp Poetry I was fortunate to attend Mac-Do Lodge Summer Camp for Girls (1932-1969), which was an incredible girls 8 week summer camp in Delevan, Wisconsin. On Sunday’s we would sit around a large campfire and the camp director, Miss Minnie A. Cohen would announce our atheltic awards and also read us inspriational poetry.…
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Did you know that color stimulates and impacts your brain cognition and activity?
New information about colors I always enjoy learning new information about colors and how they impact our Brain Color Personalities. How different colors effect you. The following article will explain how different colors effect you. My dear friend, Caryn Amster, the author of The Pied Piper of South Shore, recently sent me this intersting article…
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During stressful times, do you know how to help others feel cared for and safe?
Build rapport with others The rapport you build with another Brain Color adult or child will enable you to understand how to help them feel cared for and safe during stressful times. Brain Color comfort clues While revising the second edition of What Color Is Your Brain?® I added the following information to Chapert #13…
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Do You Understand, Know How to Deal With, and Prevent Bully Behavior?
Bully Behavior Increasing Sadly we are seeing a rise in Bully Behavior. Today’s blog post is about the 4 Brain Color Personalities, how to recognize Bully Behavior, how each Brain Color Personality feels when bullied, and how individuals can courageously deal with and redirect Bully Behavior. Who Is Involved In Bully Behavior? Below are the…
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Are you listening to me?
What is listening? Listening is the act of paying attention and understanding the meaning of what an individual is communicating. There are three types of listening:1. Active listening: To pay attention to the verbal and non-verbal cues to understand the message that is being conveyed.2. Empathetic listening: Create an emotional connection with the person who is speaking to…
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I Became An “Author Orphan”!!
An “Author Orphan” On April 10th, I was shocked to learn that my publisher, since 2006, was closing their book department. I had just become an “Author Orphan”. I felt like an orphan who does not have any surviving parent to care for them. I no longer had a publisher to take care of me…
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More Hassle-Free Holidays Tips for Harmonious Preparations and Celebrations!
Holiday Season During the holiday season, do you ever wonder why some individuals in your personal and/or professional life resemble people on a Disney World dream vacation brochure or on the “most wanted” listings at your local post office? Brain Color Tips You can enjoy your family members, colleagues, and friends during the holiday season with…
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Share Your Smile with Others
A gift from my beloved mother About 25 years ago, my mother gifted me a poem entitled SMILE. My mother had a beautiful smile that complimented her lovely face and beautiful auburn red hair. I have always been grateful and happy that I inherited the red hair gene from my mother. Now, that my hair…
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