What is Ageism? The definition is prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person's age.Pretty broad for sure, but now more than ever it is prevalent. The pandemic has brought it front and center with many younger people frustrated and angry with the restriction.Most are misguided in their thinking that the quarantine is just to "save" the old people. Heck I've experienced it myself with a young family member who said whoever gets it, gets it. It should be the survival of the fittest.Oh to be young and stupid again!If that wasn't enough, now workplaces are discriminating more and more. The below article is by Bruce Horovitz taken from AARP. He lists 5 warning signs to be on the lookout at your workplace.Be Well,Anisa 1. Older workers are being fired or offered buyouts, and younger ones are being hired The most common term for this is "culture fit." But what it really means is that a company is bound and determined to hire younger, less expensive workers who are basically about the same age with the same mind-set, says Karen Southall Watts, a career coach in Vancouver, Canada. "When a company hires 30 versions of the same person over...
Month: October 2020
Feeling challenged by life? Here’s 5 tips to help!
Life is full of its ups and downs. One day, we feel like we have it all figured out. Then, in a moment's notice, a curve ball has been thrown our way. 2020 seems to exemplify this!Everyone has challenges and learning how to overcome challenges helps us to remain calm under pressure.We all have our own way of facing challenges in life. However, there are a few good tips and tricks to follow when the going gets tough.I'm going to share five my favorite.Be Well,Anisa 1. Make A Plan… While we can't know what is going to happen in the future, we can always plan ahead. Looking at the patterns in our life to see what challenges we've struggled with can allow us to assess the optimal outcomes and make a plan for how you can achieve them. 2. Ask For and Accept Help… We are not alone! Help is all around us and there's we should never feel ashamed for asking for help. It could be a loved one, a stranger, a mentor, or a friend, in general people want to help! Asking for help is only one side of the coin. We have to be open and willing...
5 Reasons Why You Should Use A Skin Conditioner
As we age it is important to change our skin care regimen. Our skin's texture and moisture changes.A moisturizer you once used could actually have an adverse affect on your skin tone and elasticity. Plus as we age our skin naturally gets thinner.Have you ever tried a Skin Conditioner? It's a way to give your skin some extra loving through nutrients.Below is a guide to why a Skin Conditioner is better for your skin, especially for those of us over the age of 50.Be Well,Anisa 1. Skin Conditioner Hydrates and Softens Skin… Like regular moisturizer, Skin Conditioner has a specific function to hydrate and soften skin. Unlike regular moisturizer it is light-weight and features little or no water. A little can go a long way. Products like NR8 AM/PM Skin Conditioner has no water. A couple of drops can moisturize your whole face. Margo Marrone, co-founder of The Organic Pharmacy says, 'Most of us have been taught to use a heavy cream at night. This in fact is not great as an emollient on the skin overnight can force oils back into the skin leading to puffiness.' A skin conditioner is super light, non-sticky that penetrates easily into areas of...
5 Ways To Embrace Your Body
For most of us looking in the mirror isn't fun. We tend to see ALL the negative parts of our face body instead of the beautiful women we REALLY are!It is especially harder on us women in our 50's, 60's and beyond. We are much more critical of the subtle signs of aging we see.What if I told you it is time to start remembering how many memories and experiences are behind those fascinating changes in your face?See a face that you love and appreciate because of what it's done for you!At Third Age Skin Care we believe age is something to embrace! That includes celebrating your body and everything it does.Today we're going to give you some fast and easy ways to start celebrating and embracing your body no matter what age you happen to be.Be Well,Anisa 1. Switch From Fear to Gratitude… Our bodies are an amazing machine that have done a lot for us. Every day your body produces 300 billion new cells. Your liver can regenerate itself. You may have given birth, survived an illness and worked tens of thousands of hours. You have even endured decades of fun, sun and more. What's not to love?...