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WINGS: Women's Initiative for Ageing Successfully

2006-06-18T03:55:00.000-07:00

Great resource for Older Women in Singapore.

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Teresa Hsu is 108 years old, but age hasn't stopped the centenarian from bending over backwards to help the needy.

And her secret to a fulfilling journey into the golden years, is a positive attitude.

Teresa is among 3 older women roped in as role models of growing old with vigour - at the launch of WINGS' drop-in centre targetted at women 40 and above.

Channelnewsasia.com

Announcing Balance & Wisdom!

2006-04-19T19:46:00.000-07:00

This show has been in the works for a year now! I'm so pleased to be able to finally announce Balance and Wisdom ~ Internet Radio for Women!

Experts from across the country will be joining the hosts of the show, Barbara C. Phillips and Joanie Winberg to talk with YOU about topics such as: Relationships, Money, Business, Sex, Travel and much more.

You can listen to the show online, download it to your computer or subscribe to the feed and listen via your mp3 player. The choice is yours.

Check us out today! www.BalanceAnd Wisdom.com

Computer Woes again

2006-03-25T19:32:00.000-08:00

Forgive me for not posting sooner. The new hard drive that was installed after Thanksgiving has just died again...and without warning.

I thought it would be like last time...just a pain as I have been backing up on a regular basis. In fact, a back up was in progress when the drive failed. But guess what?...no backup! This means most everything I've been doing since January is gone. Articles, the book, websites I was working on, and all contact data - including email.

If you have been trying to get ahold of me, please be patient and try again!

Many thanks!

Barbara

The Forbes Report on America's Seniors

2006-03-10T05:52:00.000-08:00

According to Forbes, America's Seniors Healthier and Wealthier Than Ever Before, however as you read it further, women are still almost twice as likely to be living in poverty. "In 2003, women were more likely than men to be living in poverty (13 percent vs. 7 percent).

In addition to ones financial status, this report looks at the education levels, health status, and our location in the US among other factors for those 65 and older.

It's worth taking a peak at the article.

Announcing Baby Boomer Jokes @ BoomerJokes.com

2006-03-07T19:37:00.000-08:00

No doubt about it, we are getting older. Some of us are bothered by it, others are not.

One thing that many of us have in common is the ability to joke about it. Good thing to because humor and laughter are good for our brains and our bodies.

And now we have a great place for you to share all those jokes you've been saving up! Boomer Jokes is the place to share your funny stories, jokes and humor with others.

Come and visit, share a joke and have a good belly laugh.

It's for your health and well being after all!

Baby Boomer Jokes and Humor - www.BoomerJokes.com

Blogging Class 3/14/06

2006-03-07T19:35:00.000-08:00

OlderWiserWomen is hosting a blogging class that is geared to those of you just starting out. It's free and it's going to be held 3/14/06. Please follow the link below to find out more information and to register. We look forward to hearing you on the call!

Blogging Class

Love Those Boomers

2006-01-28T08:03:00.000-08:00

Ladies, you are now the darlin's of the big markets! I remember hearing from women who were my seniors that when we reached a certain age, we were ignored. Well...no longer!

Take a look and see why - Love Those Boomers

Acting Your Age!

2006-01-24T13:15:00.000-08:00

The Acting Your Age mini ecourse is now available!

It's free and can be accessed by going to www.ActingYourAge.com

Check it out!

The Universe....

2006-01-23T10:47:00.000-08:00

I get these daily (M-F) quotes sent directly to my email from The Universe. I absolutely love them. More often than not, they pull me back so that I fly off again...this time in the correct direction.

Here is the one that came today:

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With the vista of a new year still dawning, is it my imagination, Barbara, or is someone out there forgetting that the "hows" are my domain? That when it comes to manifesting change, their real job is to focus upon the end result. And that simply doing what they can, with what they've got, from where they are, will always be enough to move heaven and earth?

I didn't think so.

The Universe

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Go and visit The Universe for your own free thoughts. You will love them!

Do you blog?

2006-01-19T22:40:00.000-08:00

Are you a member of OlderWiserWomen? Do you have a blog?

Go on over to the contact page, fill our the form and send me the info. I'll add a category of Blogs by OlderWiserWomen and post them for all to see. Please put "My blog" in the category.

Looking forward to seeing your blogs!

Rising

2006-01-15T15:06:00.000-08:00

"We'd never know how high we are,
till we are called to rise;
and then,
if we are true to plan,
our statures touch the sky."

~Emily Dickinson

Happy Wednesday!

2006-01-11T10:12:00.000-08:00

The Happy Wednesday Broadcast is a wonderful mid-week boost. Every week, Joanie Winberg sends out a quick quote with some thoughts or tips that quote. Very inspiring and uplifting.

This week, yours truly and OlderWiserWomen were featured with a quote and thought! How fun it was to listen too!

Take a listen to Happy Wednesday. And if you are not a subscriber, consider doing so...you will not be sorry.

Barbara C. Phillips, NP

How to think big, bold, beautiful and bodacious!

2006-01-05T11:54:00.000-08:00

I think this is an important poem. Apparently so did Nelson Mandella when he read it during his 994 inaugural speech. (Thank you Jeanette Cates for bringing it to my attention.)

So...read it and then really think about it.....

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Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate,
our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.

We ask ourselves, 'who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous,
talented, fabulous?'

Actually who are you NOT to be?

Your playing small does not serve the world.

There is nothing enlightening about shrinking
so that others won't feel unsure around you.

As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously
give others permission to do the same.

As we are liberated from our own fear,
our presence automatically liberates others.

~Marianne Williamson
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Now ask yourself these questions:

Without fear, who would you be?
Without fear, where would you be?
Without fear, what would your life look like?
Without fear, what would you have done?

Is fear worth the cost?

Go out today and so something that makes you a bit fearful and allows you to be just a bit more powerful. Make sure you celebrate your results.

Think big, bold, beautiful and bodacious!

Namaste,

Barbara C. Phillips, NP
OlderWiserWomen™
ActingYourAge: A Guide for Women who Refuse to Go Over-the-Hill!

Who else wants to eliminate fear?

2006-01-03T10:34:00.000-08:00

As a health care provider, I've worked with both men and women to make changes in their lives that affect their health. Sometimes, what holds us back are our own roadblocks that come from frustration about procrastination, feeling stuck, feeling upset with themselves. It makes it difficult to move forward, to meet the goals we set up for ourselves. This is true not only when we try to make changes that affect our health, but every aspect of our lives. I know...

What if you could change your relationship with fear, permanently!

Lorraine Cohen, business coach, life strategist, has taken her own personal success in transforming fear into POWER and the success of over 1500 clients in the last 20 years, and created Fearless- Keys to Turning MOUNTAINS into Mole Hills as an 8 -session program. The program was beta tested to a select group in September 2005. The response was so positive that she added additional content to make this program even more dynamic. The result is a cutting edge, multi-layered proven program rooted in empowerment, psychology, and spirituality.

Let me be clear. This class doesn’t show you how to use another technique to manage your fear. This program teaches you how to decrease the power fear has on you so that you can use your fear to change your life.

The official launch of this program is scheduled for Monday, January 30th, just in time to help you get off to a STRONG start in 2006! You’ll participate in eight 90-minute sessions delivered over 4 months (2 sessions per month). You’ll also get an interactive workbook, access to recordings, a personal coaching session with Lorraine, and $300 in bonus gifts to empower you personally and professionally.

And the best part is that I know that Lorraine brings integrity, heart, and spirituality to all of her programs. Her light-hearted compassionate spirit makes learning a positive and powerful experience.

“Could you use a process that would allow you to release the locks of fear? Would you like a toolbox full of tools to move forward in spite of previous fears? Then you are at the right place at the right time! You have nothing to lose but the control that fear has over you." - D. Briggs, Computer Engineer, September 2005 program participant.

Want to make 2006 your best year EVER? Get all the details about this powerful class:

http://powerfull-living.biz/teleclasses.shtml

Space is limited to 12 participants, so hurry to get in on the special pricing that expires on 1/15/06! Don’t miss two free intros offered on 1/19 and 1/24!

To your success in being fearless!

Barbara C. Phillips, NP
OlderWiserWomen™
ActingYourAge!

Print too small?

2005-12-07T09:18:00.000-08:00

I don't know about you, I swear that the print on the screen is getting smaller!

Of course, for a few years now (and especially since having Lasik done), I've been using reading glasses, but sometimes I just want to take a quick peak at the screen without having to find where I left yet another pair of glasses. (Do you keep them all over the house and in the car like I do?)

So this morning, I hit something on my keyboard and the print on the screen got larger. I had no idea what I did, so as usual, I googled the problem.

I don't know about on Macs, but on a PC all you need to do (which was not what I did to begin with, but it still works) is hit:

-->Control and the plus or minus sign to make the print (actually the entire page including graphics) larger or smaller.

Very cool!

Barbara C. Phillips, NP
OlderWiserWomen™
ActingYourAge!

Who else wants a free book?

2005-12-05T17:23:00.000-08:00

OlderWiserWomen and Celebrations is ready to grow, but we need your help! If you believe that you get value from being part of the OlderWiserWomen community, then we'd like you to refer your friends and colleagues.

How does this work? From December 1 through December 31, 2005, we'll keep track of all new subscription to Celebrations. If you remember, there is a place where you can indicate how you found us...in this case, the women you refer need to put YOUR email address in that box (the email address you are signed up with). That's important so you get the credit.

Ah....but what do you get out of this? Aside from our undying appreciation, those who subscribe a minimum of 5 people will receive their own copy of our booklet "Tips for Successful Aging and Vibrant Living". However the top 3 people who refer individuals for new subscriptions, will receive their very own copy of Inspiration to Realization, Vol II, mailed directly to you!

Okay, here are those guidelines again...

Referring person must be a current subscriber.

The indiviudal you refer must include your email address in the "how did you learn about us" box. This must be the same email you are currently subscribed with. It's our only way of tracking.

Referred individuals must be new subscribers.

You only get credit if they indicate you referred them.

Subscriptions are date and time stamped using Eastern time. Ony new subscriptions logged between 00:01 on 12/1/05 and 11:50pm on 12/31/05 will count for this contest.

Should there be a tie on 1/1/06, OlderWiserWomen will randomly draw three names from the top winners.

Visit Celebrations, the official newsletter for OlderWiserWomen for further details.

Let's Grow!

Barbara C. Phillips, NP
OlderWiserWomen™

Older Women and HIV

2005-12-02T16:54:00.000-08:00

World AIDS Day was December 1st. Sometimes, when we thinking of HIV infection and AIDS we don't see the face of older women. But we need to. I wrote this article last year, and unfortunately it is still pertinent to women.

Take a look. Read it. Pass it on to your friends.

Older Women and HIV

Stay safe out there.

Barbara C. Phillips, NP
OlderWiserWomen™

Safe Stress

2005-11-29T12:37:00.000-08:00

This is just another reason you will want to attend the free teleseminar on December 8th! Keep your eyes here for sign up information.

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SUNDAY, Nov. 27 (HealthDay News) -- The demands of the season are upon you. And all that socializing, present shopping, decorating and feast preparations can turn this time of year into a stress fest that can affect your health.

"If you are not careful, the holidays take an emotional toll on the body, ranging from increased blood pressure to weakening your immune system," said Gina Kearney, a holistic nurse practitioner and site manager at the Integrative Care Center, affiliated with the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

Though it's been widely known that stress can boost a person's heart rate and reduce the ability to fight colds, a new study says that even cholesterol levels can be affected.

Continue reading....

frustration...

2005-11-29T12:26:00.000-08:00

I'm sure I'm not alone with experiencing frustrations when it comes to computers. As much as I enjoy what they allow me to do (connect with all of you), I am nevertheless baffeled at times.

My hard drive failed last Wendesday evening. Great timing...just before a long major holiday weekend here in the US. Okay....all will be well.

The new drive arrived today, though I thought someone was to arrive with it.... someone who would be installing said drive. Another call placed to Dell to find out when.

That's where it all stands for now. Again, if you are waiting for me to get back to you, don't be shy in letting me know.

Barbara

Acting Your Age!

2005-11-27T16:50:00.000-08:00

It's coming soon!

Acting Your Age: A Guide for Women Who Refuse to go Over-the-Hill!

Hard drives fail

2005-11-25T16:39:00.000-08:00

After my last post on protecting yourself against email viruses, it feels strange to report that my hard drive crashed.

What? Wasn't I protected? Well, yes I was. In fact, I had just updated my Norton antivirus program (I usually do that once a week automatically, but did some extra's with all the viruses that were trying to get through). I crashed anyway...but apparently that is not the cause.

Hard drives can fail...apparently anything with moving parts can fail. And it can happen without warning. It's a bummer, let me tell you. Panic? No...am trying to keep that at bay.

The good news is that I spent HOURS on the phone will Dell trying to determine what happened. They are sending someone to my house on Monday to install a new drive.

The best news about all of this is that I do back up my hard drive regularly, and had just done a back up about 24 hours prior to this crash on Wednesday evening. Chances are, once the new drive is in place, I'll be able to restore my data to within 24 hours of the crash. It does mean however, anything I did, any emails I received anytime on Wednesday are gone. And since I keep my calendar on my computer, I have no idea if I have appointments with you or even how to contact you.

So...if you were expecting to hear from me, please contact me again. If I have or miss an appointment with you...please let me know.

So, in addition to virus protection, please back up your drives....be ready for the unexpected.

Barbara

Protect Yourself - Email Viruses

2005-11-23T08:41:00.000-08:00

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been getting a plethora of email the past week full of viruses. It seems to be hitting the internet more so than usual from what I hear from the lists I am on.

If you are not up to date with whatever protection software you are using, you might want to do so.

If you are not using virus protection...what are you waiting for? You should NOT be online without some sort of protection.

AVG has a good free program - http://www.grisoft.com/doc/1
Norton is always good (it's what I use and nothing has gotten through) - http://www.symantec.com/index.htm

Virus software protects yourself and others. Be safe online!

Thanks!

Tele-WHAT?

2005-11-22T13:53:00.000-08:00

What the heck is a Teleclass or Teleseminar?

Do you get confused when you hear the following terms? Bridge line, teleclass, teleseminar, teleconference, webinar, web conference room, virtual class? Many people are…so let’s cover some of the basics.

What these things all have is common is a way to bring everyone together, from anywhere on the planet, to participate in an event either on the phone (i.e."tele") or over the web. Think of a teleclass like a giant party-line. (You are old enough to remember those aren't you?)

That sounds like it would be confusing, but it's not. The person hosting the call has the option of putting the call in presentation mode or muting it out so the only the presenter can be heard. Most of the time though, we like to leave it open for question and answer. You also have the option to mute our your line...the technique varies with the service being used.

A bridge line is a telephone service the presenter or group leader utilizes to allow for a certain number of people to be present on the same phone line, at the same time. When you sign up for a teleclass for example you will be given a phone number, an access code and instructions.

A webinar or web conference is much the same; it just takes place on the internet. You will be given an address (URL), and an access code. You may have to download some software in order to participate (there are different sorts of rooms). If that is the case, it is recommended you do all this a few days before the conference to make sure you can get in on time.

Classes can be free or fee-based. Often the classes are taped and made available later, again, either for free or a fee. In most cases, the phone number you are given will be long distance, and you are responsible for the cost of the phone call. If you do not happen to have flat rate calling on your phone service, you may want to get yourself a phone card – it really makes a difference!

You’ll find more information about teleseminars, teleclasses and the like in our Teleseminar Etiquette article.

December Teleclass - heads up!

2005-11-22T10:28:00.000-08:00

SAVE THIS DATE!

Lucky us! We've been able to book Julie Bestry! And just in time for the holidays!

12/8/05 with Professional Organizer Julie Bestry
"How to Have a Stress Free Holiday".

~ details to follow

No time for exercise?

2005-11-21T08:06:00.000-08:00

A survey of women ages 35-60 found that 59% of them said family commitments kept them from exercise.

While we are all busy (regardless of our age), what is missing is that a healthy lifestyle is a committment to family and significant others.

See what you think.

Barbara C. Phillips, NP
OlderWiserWomen