Too many have fallen for the fallacy that cosmetic surgery will “make you good enough.” Cosmetic surgery is a modern phenomenon

Too Much Botox

with major implications. There are significant differences between reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery. The former is a solution, transforming a cleft palate to function normally.

The latter would be a breast enlargement or a fruitless effort to feel “good, or sexy, enough.” A nip, tuck or bit of Botox here or there is one thing. Going under the knife time and time again, carving more and more of the real you away in favor of some pinnacle of perfection is quite another.

The surgical quest for a perfect outer beauty launched the megabucks industry of medical spas and a new growth market for plastic surgeons everywhere. The scalpel and the syringe are the latest weapons used by women to attack their feelings of inadequacy and valueless imperfection.

Continue reading Healthy Vs. Unhealthy Cosmetic Surgery

First and foremost, our quality of health and wealth is a state of mind. We may have propensities for certain diseases and the potential for any and all economic classes yet it is our mindset – how we think and how we show up in the world – that pulls the trigger.

It’s common knowledge that stress increases the risk of heart disease. Stress comes in two forms – physical and mental. There is a profound toll emotional stress takes upon your physical well-being. More and more doctors are acknowledging the influence emotions have on the physical body. The good news is you have the ultimate power and authority to manage and direct your emotions.

I’ll give you some examples: Continue reading Mindset Your Way To Health And Wealth

The day may come when all your hopes, dreams, hard work and passionate pursuits arrive in the form of a money windfall. It can take a variety of shapes – from a lottery win, an inheritance, insurance settlement or a company or business liquidity event. Are you prepared for that day?

After the exuberant happy dance, then what?

1. Do Nothing

That’s right. Do nothing with the money – at least for a few days or, better yet, weeks. Impulse buying is rarely in your best interests. Ideally you want to manage your money without emotional attachment. Wonky decisions are paved with misguided emotional thinking.  When you’re centered and can think calmly… Continue reading What to Do When You Come Into Money