What have you learned in 2020?

Finally, we’re at the end of what most are describing as the worst year ever. What have you learned in 2020? and how will what you learned colour how you approach the new year? I think most of us learned that some of the stuff we once considered important is not so important after all. You know what I’m talking about – maybe there’s an expensive outfit hanging in your closet with the tags still on? My point is, sometimes we squander precious resources on unimportant things when we can do much more meaningful things with those same resources if we employed them elsewhere.

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Here’s what I learned – time is short!

Time is a valuable resource, one we sometimes take for granted. As I reflect on the last few months I can’t help but notice how fleeting those happy and contented moments were. I learned to be grateful for the moments I will forever treasure – a perfect moment of oneness with a loved one; a rainy day in bed watching a Netflix series with my cat Sadie curled up in my lap; that triumphant moment when I finally complete an overdue project; that last blaze of amazing colour as the sun slips below the horizon… it seems the best moments are all fleeting! If you doubt that, well just think about your last orgasm….. see what I mean? That is exactly why I resolve to spend more time on the things that will benefit me in the long term and bring me joy.

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Covid-19 Protocols for International Travel

What do we know about Covid-19 protocols for international air travel right now? Things are pretty fluid that’s for sure! Protocols for travelers entering the Eastern Caribbean where I live are quite strict across the board. A negative PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test result and vent-free face coverings are required to board commercial airlines. Upon arrival, tourists (as well as residents) are required to fill out paperwork regarding where they will be accommodated and quarantine is mandatory for all travelers– residents and visitors alike.

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Sex – What to Expect at 50 and Beyond

There is always a lot of talk about aging gracefully, adopting a ‘healthy lifestyle’ as your age – and being ‘young at heart’ . Wonderful advice, but how often do people actually tell you what to expect as you age? How do we know what the normal aging process is? does it differ from person to person or is the rate at which you age directly related to other factors like genetics, lifestyle and outlook?

Nutritionists will tell you that when you get to age 50 it is time to start being more intentional about ensuring that you are eating nutrient-dense foods. This of course helps to promote good health, boost immunity, and prevent common ailments like diabetes and hypertension from rearing their ugly heads. A nutrient-dense diet also helps to combat the effects of a less active lifestyle and slowing metabolism. Your doctor will probably tell you to exercise, avoid stress, and try to get your recommended 8 hours of shut-eye.

What About Sex ?

When it comes to sex no one willingly offers helpful advice, as always, when it comes to sex walls quickly go up. Rarely do we ask our doctors questions about sex even when we really should. Most of us don’t have the courage to ask those important questions that absolutely need to be asked!

You may wonder how I know this, well you’d be surprised that some grown women don’t know what their own vaginas look like! If you’re hesitant to even look at yourself, where will you find the courage to ask questions about sex? Are you reading this right now and asking yourself if you know what your own genitals look like? take a break and spend a minute or two really familiarizing yourself with the terrain. Get into the habit of doing that occasionally, there is a lot you can learn.

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