Month: January 2020

Eating Cannabis Also Carries Risks, Warn Doctors: ‘Legal Does Not Necessarily Mean Safe’

On January 1, it became legal to buy and consume marijuana in Illinois.  Many thousands were not celebrating bringing in the new year, but standing in winding lines that night to purchase legal pot.  Many dispensaries have seen their stock of pot completely depleted forcing them to sell just to medically approved users.

Children and older adults, meanwhile, could mistake edibles for regular candies or other food and drinks, the doctors said. This is highlighted by the 70 percent spike in calls reporting children consuming edibles to Colorado’s state poison control center between 2013 to 2017, after the drug was legalized. Older people using cannabis are at greater risk of low blood-pressure related falls, suffering from thinking problems, issues with their heart rate, and interactions with drugs they take for existing conditions, the authors wrote.

Doctors told Newsweek: “Those who choose to use cannabis should remember that legal does not necessarily mean safe. Depending on an individual’s health, the nature of the product, or the means by which it is consumed, the consumption of cannabis in edible forms can have both short and long-term health impacts.  “Some of those impacts can also differ markedly from the consumption of cannabis in lit forms, particularly in terms of time to onset and risk for overconsumption,” he said.

 

So, my fellow Illinoisans, be cautious if embracing this mind-altering herb whether in lit form or consumed.

 

Source:  msn.com

6 Habits of Mentally Strong People

 

Mental strength requires practice. Hero Images/Getty Images

  • Building mental strength, much like physical strength, requires consistent exercise. Mentally strong people always have goals set for themselves, and are working toward them.
  • They practice gratitude for what they have and self-care. Through spending meaningful time alone, they know who they are and establish healthy boundaries.
  • Even when they experience self-doubt, they push themselves through.

Mentally strong people aren’t just born with the mental muscles they need to face their fears, combat self-doubt, and take positive action. They learned the skills that help them manage their thoughts, feelings, and behavior through dedicated practice.

They engage in regular exercises that help them be the strongest versions of themselves. These exercises aren’t all that strenuous – but they do require consistency.

Developing bigger mental muscles could help you overcome challenges, bounce back from failure, and step outside your comfort zone – all key components to living your best life.

1. Set goals

Mentally strong people don’t skate through life passively. Whether they want to learn a new language or set a fitness goal, they constantly challenge themselves to learn new things and reach new levels of achievement.

Challenging themselves to reach new goals gives them ample opportunities to sharpen their skills. Even if they don’t succeed, they’re able to learn from the process.

2. Practice gratitude

Rather than think they deserve better, mentally strong people recognize that they have more than they deserve. They’re thankful for anything – from the clean water they drink to the friends who show them compassion. Their gratitude helps them feel and do their best.

3. Engage in self-care

Some people believe taking care of yourself is a sign of fragility. They think eight hours of sleep is for the weak, and relaxing on the beach is for the lazy.

But mentally strong people recognize that they have to recharge their batteries if they want to be their best. They also know that fun and play aren’t enemies of success – they’re hallmarks of a good life.

They don’t get caught up in glorifying being busy. Instead, they make self-care a priority.

4. Establish boundaries

Mentally strong people know that it’s important to build a life conducive to building mental strength. And the best way to do that is by establishing healthy boundaries.

They don’t apologize for protecting their time, money, and mental health. Whether that means politely declining an activity that isn’t a priority or saying no to a family member who asks to borrow money, they act according to their values.

5. Set aside time for solitude

While mentally strong people certainly don’t shy away from social experiences, they also make time for solitude.

They aren’t afraid to be alone with their thoughts. But that doesn’t mean they sit around overthinking things. Instead, they use time to productively problem-solve, reflect, and plan ahead. That alone time helps them know who they are – even as they grow and change – so they can continue to be comfortable in their own skin.

6. Prove yourself wrong

Mentally strong people experience self-doubt just like everyone else. But they don’t believe everything they think.

Even when their brains tell them they can’t do something, they often put those thoughts to the test.

When strong individuals find themselves thinking they can’t succeed, they push themselves to try anyway. Every time they prove themselves wrong, they train their brains to see them as more competent and capable than before.

By Amy Morin Of Business Insider

 

 

Can’t Access Account–Solved

On pc using Edge, I have been locked out of my account due to something wrong technically. This has started 5 days ago and still persists.  I can access by iPad.

Also can access using Windows Explorer.  So until either MS or WP fixes this problem, I’m stuck using Explorer.  Hm.  Maybe it’s time to switch to Chrome.

Update 1/7/2020:

The fine folks at WordPress suggested I clear Edge’s cache as a fix to the above problem.  After doing so, I am able to access my account and will begin posting again.  Thank you to WordPress admin !

Dennis

Daily Language Practice–Week 27

I want to apologize for the delay in posting this week’s lesson, I had big-time trouble with Edge, Microsoft’s browser.  Just remember to clear the cache now and then.  So here we go, this week’s lesson.  Good luck:

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http://www.pearsonlongman.com/ae/shiningstar/books/level_a/transparencies/ssa_dailypractice.pdf

So, What’s Your Color ?

 

Are you ready to delve deep into your psyche ?  Not ? Ok then, maybe just nibble at the edges.  Anyway.  Check out what “The experts” say about color and how it relates to who you really are.  Take this to the bank.  They’re the experts right ?

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psychologia.co

 

Take this test… if you dare !

Your favourite colour says a lot about your personality and deepest need. Love colour? Visit www.thecolouroption.com. Your soul will be forever grateful.

Is your color really you ?  Did you find out what your innermost needs are ?  I would love to know what you found out about yourselves.  Leave a comment and let me know !