Saturday, January 1, 2022

What will 2022 birng according to Google

What will 2022 bring, this is an interesting question and if you do a google search there are about 6,280,000,000 results (0.48 seconds) So, what are the top stories about 2022 that Google presented to me when I did this search? These are in order that Google presented them to me.

The Sunday Zodiac gives those who believe in the Zodiac their predictions for each sign.: What will 2022 bring for each sign? Challenges, love, or luck: Here's what the New Year has in store for you!

For those concerned about the Pandemic, Politico has 5 pandemic predictions for 2022 Instead, 2022 will bring new advancements in Covid therapeutics that won't stop the spread or bend the curve, but could help cut infection ...

Foreign Policy asked the question: Will 2022 Bring More War and Chaos? -A Washington debate on pressing issues for policymakers. Will 2022 Bring More War and Chaos? 2021 has been a lesson in the limits of the U.S. 

The New York Times takes a look at what life will be like. The 9/11 attacks didn't make Americans unwilling to fly. The Vietnam War didn't bring an end to extended foreign wars without a clear mission.

Forrester offers predictions for 2022 in many areas: https://www.forrester.com/ See the future and gain a competitive advantage for 2022. Predictions 2021 Discover 12 trends our research reveals will matter most next year. Download our 

The Atlantic Council takes a look at the top twelve risks and opportunities for 2022 -So what will 2022 bring? Drawing on our many years of experience in forecasting global trends and developments at the US National ...

CNN has more pandemic news and they predict 2022 will mark the end of the pandemic After nearly two full years of Covid-driven chaos, JPMorgan Chase is predicting 2022 will usher in a return to normalcy and full healing ...

The Economist shares that their correspondents and outside experts consider the new reality that is emerging in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, and ask what it means for politics, ...


Friday, December 31, 2021

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Today is the first day of the new year for my family and friends in Australia and New Year's Eve day for the rest of us. My wish is that you have a happy, healthful, and joyful 2022 filled with love, friends and family. This is also the time of year for New Years Resolutions, which for many are broken by the end of January. However, hope springs eternal in us. So, here are some simple changes or resolutions you can make that will help you have a happy, health and joyful 2022

Some good healthy habits you can start implementing today that are not too hard to keep are:

·   Drink water throughout the day. You can carry a water bottle with you to make it easier.

·   Eat plenty of whole foods such as vegetables throughout the day.

·   Ditch the sugar and junk food or at least cutback

Thursday, December 30, 2021

2021 it is time to leave you

2021 was a brutal year for many. COVID, we thought was losing because of our scientists and the use of vaccinations for the vast majority of the population, (at least in my area where we are at 85% double vaccinated and 18% triple vaccinated, as of this date) However, COVID is not done with us yet and is making a strong comeback, so 2022 is not looking good.

Having said that, I believe that when we look at the world through a lens of what is going right, not going wrong, the world becomes a much happier, more wonderful place.

To focus on the positive, Write a list of all of the positive things you intend to accomplish in 2022. Start by recalling all of the positives that happened for you in 2021. Take the time and savour the sights, sounds, and feelings of those positive events in your life. Anything positive no matter how small can be remembered and by remembering, you can start to shift your attitude.

Another way to prepare to focus on the positive is to embrace gratitude. When you are grateful, fear disappears, and abundance appears."- Tony Robbins

Think about the positive aspects in your life in as much detail as you can, there is research that shows if you add as much detail as you can to your gratitude statement it will be more focused and will help you dwell on the positives. So, as you prepare for 2022 think about five people, events or things that you are grateful for and why you are grateful for these people, events or things being in your life.

Finally, as you prepare to take on 2022 and all it will offer and the challenges it will bring, you may start to feel tense. Now is the time to take a breath. "One way to break up any kind of tension is good deep breathing." -Byron Nelson

Deep breathing is extremely powerful and simple. It can increase your energy, promote relaxation and even improve your digestion. Proper breathing should not require any work. One easy way to make sure you are breathing correctly (from your diaphragm) is to imagine there is a balloon in your lower abdomen.

As you inhale through your nose expand and blow up the balloon. As you exhale you should feel the balloon deflate. Today stop and take four deep relaxing breaths before you sit down and create the list of positive aspects you hope to see in 2022.

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Exercise and daily tasks

 Activities of Daily Living

Starting an exercise program is just one important step in taking charge of your health. Proper nutrition and routine visits to your physician are other vital ingredients to a healthy life. One area of our life is often overlooked. It is what we do each day.

While exercising, we focus on posture and strength. But what about the rest of the day? Do we bend or lift properly? Even people who exercise regularly are susceptible to household injuries.

To help prevent needless injuries here are some suggestions for safely performing some daily living activities

Vacuuming, Mopping, Raking

For all daily activities, it is important to avoid bending forward from the waist. Use your hips and knees to bend.

Maintain the arch in your low back during daily activities. Avoid twisting and especially the combination of forward bending and twisting. It is always better to push rather than pull an object if you have the choice.

Technique

·        Use the momentum and power of your legs to perform the motion.

·        If you are moving an object forward and backwards – such as a vacuum – have one leg in front of the other, knees bent, and rock from foot to foot while maintaining your spine in a lengthened position.

·        If you are moving an object – such as a mop – sideways, rock from leg to leg sideways, knees bent, while maintaining your spine in a lengthened position

Sitting with Support

Many years ago, when I was teaching typing, one of the first lessons I taught was not about where to put your fingers, but how to sit properly. Many people in our society sit in a slumped position that rounds the lower back. This posture puts forceful pressure on the lower back, upper back, head and neck regions and can lead to injury over time.

Technique

When sitting, your feet should be flat on the floor. Ideally, you should have a chair that is adjustable for height.

If not, a footrest can be used under your feet.

Your normal lower back curve should be supported by the chair. To do this, the chair's back should curve slightly forward. This support is necessary to avoid slumping. If your chair does not have low back support, you can place a lumbar roll or rolled towel in the small of your lower back for support.

It is very important to get up frequently from sitting — at least once an hour. Remember to sit with your spine lengthened, with your head floating up, and your shoulders wide. Good sitting habits are more important than chair design.

When driving

The same principles hold true when you are driving. Some cars have lumbar support in the seat which you should adjust to support your lower back curve. You can also use a towel roll or a portable lumbar roll if your car seat does not give you adequate back support.