by Elvira G. Aletta, Ph.D | Dec 20, 2019 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers |
~ Guest Writer, Dr. Elvira G. Aletta, PhD. ~ 5 Tips on how to Receive the Gift of A Compliment You just finished a conversation with a colleague, student, friend. You are both quietly wrapping up, gathering your stuff when she blurts out: “I think you are... 
by Elvira G. Aletta, Ph.D | Aug 29, 2019 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers |
~ Guest Writer, Elvira G. Aletta, Ph.D ~ Growing up, I thought there were two states of being in a relationship. War or Peace. My parents, dear, flawed role models that they were, appeared to have that kind of relationship. From a kid’s point of view, they... 
by Elvira G. Aletta, Ph.D | Dec 31, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers |
I’m not blaming anyone. It’s part of our current feel good culture to try to find a remedy for whatever is ailing us. It’s just so hard during this pandemic when ALL of us are somewhat depressed, somewhat anxious and somewhat needing really badly to get away from it... 
by insidewink | Dec 5, 2020 | And Another Thing ..., Expert Advice, Featured |
4 Simple Holiday Wellness Tips Celebrate the season without losing your marbles or abandoning health & fitness goals. Take time to recharge, set limits and check in with yourself so you can actually enjoy the holidays! FITNESS 1. Unplug from the Fitness Apps.... 
by Elvira G. Aletta, Ph.D | May 18, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers |
Skillful Beauty A story from a woman I thought I knew caught my eye as I scanned through my social media apps. The last time I saw her was last summer at an impromptu gathering of horse nerds like me, a family of women who share memories and love of all things horsey.... 
by Elvira G. Aletta, Ph.D | Apr 19, 2020 | Expert Advice, Guest Writers |
Possibilities are just that. Possibilities have no party affiliation, no good or bad label on them. Not really. They just are. It’s the attitude we bring to them that can make a difference. In graduate school I had a professor who was known for being gruff. He was... 
by Elvira G. Aletta, Ph.D | Mar 17, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers |
Take the initiative to invite good, solid communication. A popular book for parents is How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk. Isn’t that title genius? Right there is the invitation to take responsibility for what is happening in the... 
by Elvira G. Aletta, Ph.D | Feb 20, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured |
~ Guest Writer, Dr. Elvira G. Aletta, PhD. ~ “All worthwhile endeavors are 90% work and 10% loveand only the love should show.” – Chuck Jones When I was six, maybe seven years old, I got an ice cream sundae. It was the real thing: whipped cream, chocolate sauce, nuts... 
by insidewink | Dec 16, 2019 | And Another Thing ..., Expert Advice |
Feeling Holiday Stress? Overwhelmed? Hurried? Anxious over all the shopping, wrapping, baking and decorating? You’ve got one minute, right? We’ve got some quick and easy one minute holiday stress relievers for you to help calm the madness and enjoy the... 
by Elvira G. Aletta, Ph.D | Nov 23, 2019 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers |
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.” ~James Baldwin ~ Guest Writer Elvira G. Aletta, Ph.D. ~ Dreading the upcoming holidays? Afraid to go to your mother’s house... 
by Elvira G. Aletta, Ph.D | Oct 22, 2019 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers |
~ Guest Writer, ELVIRA G. ALETTA, PhD. ~ By living we take risks. By trusting we take the biggest risk of all. When betrayal happens our foundation crumbles from underneath us. I mean, it’s one thing if someone we don’t expect to have our interests at heart is cruel.... 
by Elvira G. Aletta, Ph.D | Jul 17, 2019 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers |
~ Guest Writer, Elvira G. Aletta, Ph.D ~ One of the first words we learn as infants is no. If we do our job right, growing up we use no to set boundaries. The toddler’s no translation would look like this: “Excuse me, madame, but when you insist that I share my toys... by insidewink | Apr 23, 2019
our editors We strive to encourage kinder living, to reveal silver linings, to see the world’s perpetual generosity. Share a secret, a belly laugh, an experience…. share the good. jean trebek Jean is a Professional Religious Science Practitioner, Reiki Master and... 
by Elvira G. Aletta, Ph.D | Mar 24, 2019 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers |
~ Guest Writer, Elvira G. Aletta, Ph.D ~ New beginnings. Why don’t we just call them New, “What again?!”-ses. Because isn’t life like that? A series of downs and ups? These days we hear a lot about failure being such a great thing. How... 
by insidewink | Feb 11, 2021 | Charity, Featured, Interviews |
Providing a Sense of Independence & Freedom To Children & Young Adults with Special Needs at Carousel Ranch Life is hard. It’s even harder if you are a person with special needs. The simple tasks we do each day, sit up in bed, tie our shoes, drive a car…... 
by Dove Rose | Jan 21, 2021 | Expert Advice, Featured |
High Standards… The other day I made a mistake and accidentally forgot to plug in the proper cable for my microphone and my music to be heard for my online Zoom class. The experience was still fine as they heard me through the computer but it was not ideal.... 
by Cheryl Farrell | Jul 19, 2020 | Guest Writers |
In California we are always aware of fire season. Our new contributor, Cheryl Farrell, connects a past experience during the Woolsey Fire and our theme of “Character”. Thank you, Cheryl! These times of overwhelming uncertainty evoke déjà vu in me.... 
by Jean Trebek | Dec 27, 2019 | Editor Notes |
insidewink’s editors monthly “share” Hello friends, Happy New Year! We are excited to share this new website design with you and want to give a big thanks to Patti and Steve from Smacksmog for all their help! 2019 was a very encouraging year for... 
by Alison Martin | Oct 7, 2019 | Featured, Scuffed Stuff |
“Story… was crucial to our evolution – more so than opposable thumbs.” – Lisa Cron from “Wired For Story”. There is so much noise, so much news that it can all feel overwhelming. We hear it all the time – “I can’t watch it anymore” or “I’ve turned... 