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When a Small Win Is a Big Deal

July 7, 2017 by D. A. Wolf 4 Comments

Incremental wins yield big, bold results.

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: creative problem-solving, definitions of success, determination, motivation, patience, persistence, real women real life, success

Up Against a Brick Wall: Random Thoughts on Adversity

August 18, 2016 by D. A. Wolf 6 Comments

Facing a seemingly impassable obstacle? Join the crowd! Sometimes, we’re up against a brick wall. Then we need to dig deep, get creative, and figure it out.

Filed Under: Morning Musing Tagged With: attitude, challenges, change, creative problem-solving, discipline, fatigue, life skills, Morning Musing, reinvention, resourcefulness

“People Who Experience a Problem Are Uniquely Equipped to Solve It”

July 4, 2016 by D. A. Wolf 2 Comments

Are problem solvers born or made?

Filed Under: Culture Tagged With: aging, aging gracefully, belief systems, creative problem-solving, life skills, midlife, personality, problem solving, psychology, reinvention, truth, women over 50

All Puzzle Pieces in Place

April 25, 2016 by D. A. Wolf Leave a Comment

Breaking big challenges down effectively

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: Business, communication, creative problem-solving, midlife, planning, problem solving, Relationships, relocation, simplify

If You’re Not Part of the Solution…

July 31, 2014 by D. A. Wolf 6 Comments

An expression that applies to more than we realize.

Filed Under: Business, Lifestyle, Relationships Tagged With: asking for help, communicataion, conflict, creative problem-solving, gender roles, men and women, personality types, psychology, Relationships

How to Cope With Frustration

July 6, 2014 by D. A. Wolf 4 Comments

Coping strategies when everyday frustrations mount…

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: creative problem-solving, emotions, positive attitude, psychology, real women real life, sleep deprivation, whatever life dishes out

Tea Leaves? Okay, Maybe. Dreams? Non Merci!

April 6, 2013 by D. A. Wolf 1 Comment

Would you open your dreaming life to scientific exploration?

Filed Under: Dreams, Side Dish Tagged With: brain power, creative problem-solving, Dreams, interpreting dreams, privacy, weird science

Seeing Red

January 16, 2013 by D. A. Wolf 7 Comments

What makes you see red? A source of frustration or your passion for fashion?

Filed Under: Colors, Fashion, Fashion & Style Tagged With: 60s fashion, anger management, colors, creative problem-solving, emotions, fashion, Language, mood, psychology

Dogged

July 30, 2012 by D. A. Wolf 3 Comments

Conflict resolution tips that apply to almost anything… including stubborn kids, silent spouses.

Filed Under: Business, Parenting, Relationships Tagged With: careers, communication skills, confidence, creative problem-solving, defining success, determination, flexibility, negotiating salary, negotiating tips, Parenting, teaching kids life skills, women and money

Cognitive Decline (Another “Aging” Arrow?)

January 7, 2012 by D. A. Wolf 10 Comments

Apparently we’re on the decline. (But we’re in good company!)

Filed Under: Health, Lifestyle Tagged With: ageing, aging, aging gracefully, anti-aging, creative problem-solving, Health, healthy foods, Helen Mirren, midlife, psychology, women over 50, women's health

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