The Way You Think About Aging Affects Your Well-Being, Self-Esteem And How Long You Live
Why then do we immediately attribute a memory lapse to cognitive decline due to aging? The answer is that it’s what our culture teaches us and the way we tell ourselves how to grow old. It’s important to note, however, that if we believe we’re in cognitive decline due to our age, that can, in fact, negatively affect our mental abilities. According to extensive research by Dr. Levy, negative ageist beliefs affect our well-being, self-esteem and even our longevity.
How To #BreakTheBias At An Early Age
Several research studies have found that young children “exhibit gender stereotypes, racial prejudice, and preference for their own race”. Danielle Perszyk, a psychologist at Northwestern University, and her colleagues also confirm that children begin to show bias from an early age. Not only do they absorb the stereotypes they see, but they also become “increasingly attuned to social category labels, social status, and the biases exhibited by family members.”
Lisa Henson: Honoring A Legacy
Lisa Henson, along with her four siblings, spent much of her childhood, in her father’s workshop and studio in New York City. To her, it was a magical place where puppets were drawn and sculpted, and came to life. What a marvelous introduction to innovation and creativity for the woman who now, CEO of The Jim Henson Company, is tasked with not only honoring Jim Henson’s legacy, but moving the company forward in new and dynamic ways.
Reflections on 2021 from the Gynecologist’s Office
Make sure you take the time to celebrate 2021, your achievements and lessons learned. Once you reflect on the past year, you’ll recognize how you’ve grown. Going forward, welcome every new opportunity to grow and stay vibrant.
Women Warriors: Celebrating The Women Whose Shoulders We Stand On
Andersson’s vision was realized in a 70-minute inspiring DocuSymphony. Her creation, Women Warriors: The Voices of Change is now a Grammy-nominated album (2022) and award-winning documentary film that has been winning film festivals all over the globe in 2021. Women Warriors premiered at Lincoln Center September 2019 to a sold-out house and standing ovation. People wept and cheered and sobbed having experienced this moving ground-breaking work.
The Use Of Artificial Intelligence In Business Codifies Gendered Ageism. How Do We Fix It?
The call back rate for older women compared to their younger female counterparts was significantly lower despite the fact that the only difference in the resumes was their age. The evaluation of resumes like many other processes in business today is managed by technology, specifically artificial intelligence.
Women Are Encouraged To Speak Up, But Is Anyone Listening?
Since the inception of the #MeToo movement in 2006, women have been encouraged to speak up about the injustices they face in the workplace. #MeToo emboldened us to use our voices and trust that our concerns will be addressed. Though there has been some backlash...
How One Filmmaker Inspires Us To Live Our Best Lives
There are many lessons we can learn from the 40 men and women that Bergman interviews in her film. All over 75, they have a positive outlook and an amazing zest for life. And what is so inspiring is they are all still contributing to society in some way. They are the best examples of how to live your best life.
A Reminder to Smell the Roses
I suppose I’m getting more nostalgic about all the milestones in my life as I realize I have more history behind me than future years ahead. I realize that all the milestones that deserve my attention are now much more precious as I get older. I believe in the importance of being present and celebrating every day, even as I understand how easy it is to take things for granted.