Lacking motivation?
Hi, it’s Dr. Denise, and the message today is for anybody who’s going to be having four- or six-weeks holiday this summer and feels a need to be productive. I’ve had a message from a friend who is a university lecturer and has got all these plans for the research she, she was going to […]
When life is busy
My life has been busy of late has yours? I think sometimes we just forget that we human beings and become human doings, and there was just so much to do, so much to focus on … and it can lead to stress, and tension and pressure, and sometimes we have to say, enough, I’ve […]
Dealing with things
Hi, it’s Dr. Denise Taylor, and I’m coming to you from my wood. I so enjoy coming and getting outside my normal environment, out into the fresh air and to spend time walking around the wood and just seeing how the changes are since I was last here a couple of weeks ago. We’ve got […]
What type of friend are you?
After academic focused articles, let’s have some fun. I love creating Quizzes. I hope you enjoy this one. For each question 1. If your friend needs help moving, what would you do? a. Show up early with coffee and donuts for everyone b. Help out, but make sure to complain a bit c. Send them […]
Loneliness and Legacy: Navigating Transitions, Making an Impact, and Fostering Social Connections
Overview This article delves into the profound impact of loneliness on individuals’ health and well-being, highlighting its equivalence to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Through an evidence-based approach, I explore original research reports, including an extensive booklet from the US Surgeon General, to shed light on the wide-ranging implications of loneliness on physical and mental […]
Who was at basecamp?
We start at basecamp with 2 birds of prey and 2 deer wandering around our camp. The second was just a few hours before we arrived. We also see a hare and 2 jaybirds.
Trailcam footage
Trailcam footage of deer with fawns and a hare There’s the work me, and the me who loves spending time in nature. I love checking the trailcams in the wood In another part of the wood we see a hare, Then a couple of muntjac at night, then one in the day. A roe at […]
Pay attention to our senses
I talk about the importance of paying attention to our senses … what we can see, hear, feel, touch and smell. All from the wood
How old are you in your head?
On ageing …. I want to share a couple of sections from my forthcoming book (on its way to my editor by the end of the week to enter pre-publication), and I’d be delighted in any comments you have. 1: How old are you in your head? Gerontology researchers will ask people ‘how old do […]
The Age Illusion: How Older Adults Redefine Aging and Life Milestones
Am I old now …. I will never be an old man. To me, old age is always 15 years older than I am. – Francis Bacon We each have our own views on this, but it is also useful to see what research has found. A study looking at: ‘Age Differences in Age Perceptions […]