It’s February. Cold, wet, windy, and snowy. I know you believe chocolate and flowers make these days a lot easier to take.
Just wanted you to know how much we appreciate you!
Category Archives: BEST Wishes
May The New Year Shine All Year
I’ve been executive director for BEST through good times and difficult times. And as each year passes I am one year prouder of all that we do for our neurodiverse community. Be it brain injury, stroke, Autism, or, now, COVID we continue to embrace and support those who have shared their story, their time, their hopes, and their dreams with us.
2022 was a challenging yet rewarding year for BEST. We made new friends. strengthened bonds with friends we’ve held dear over the years. Our transition to online and remote connections with hundreds of individuals and families has proven a successful model for us. Thank you for your love and support.
2023 is filled with opportunity as we move forward with hope, appreciation, and determination.
Recently, a toast was made that resonated with me. It said, “you should live as long as you want to and want to as long as you live.” While it made me smile I felt the determination of those simple words, “want to as long as you live”, energized my spirit.
Sure, we can take it as a fun poke at desire, which may have been the intention. I heard encouragement to strive to be my best, do my best, and reach for the best in those words. BUT if it makes you smile then you’re off to a great start for the new year.
A New Year, A New Start, And A New Way To Go!
Happy New Year!
Â
 | Gloria's career as an independent nonprofit consultant, trainer, and writer spans over 30 years giving her lots to talk about. She has a deep passion for sustainability, both environmentally and organizationally. Enjoy her perspectives on community, development, and tales from her virtual world travels. |
We Wish You The BEST Christmas!
5 Tips For Your BEST Holiday Health
Let’s start by saying that I know you’ve seen these tips before and they’re meant to help you protect yourself and those you love from one of the most virulent seasons in decades.
The holiday season is in full swing. After three years of caution, masks, and social distancing, thousands are traveling to celebrate with family. Many are traveling without masks and without regard for social distancing. Why? Admittedly, this is the most difficult for me to understand. Even if we don’t care about anyone else, I’d think we’d be selfish enough to take measures to protect ourselves from COVID, the Flu, and RSV.
In the spirit of the season, I shall remain hopeful and share 5 tips for your BEST holiday health.
(1)Â Get a flu shot and COVID booster. If you haven’t done this already it’s the first step in the right direction to helping you minimize the risk of getting sick.
(2)Â Wear a mask, especially when you travel. This is an inexpensive thing to do and it’s only a minor inconvenience for just about all of us. All three viruses are airborne and a mask will protect you from leaving an open door for them to enter your body.
(3)Â Sure, we all want to hug and be hugged, but when we’re traveling or with others we don’t know it’s especially important to maintain that 6′ (2m) distance so those bugs don’t easily reach us.
(4) Got the sniffles before you even leave for that holiday trip? Stay home. Regardless of whether you have a cold or something more serious, it’s not worth making yourself (and yes the rest of your family) miserable by trying to be social when you’d rather be alone watching a good movie.
(5)Â Don’t stay inside the entire visit. Go for a walk. If you’re in warmer climates move some family activities outdoors. If you’re in a colder part of the world crack open a window. Letting in the fresh air will do wonders for helping you stay healthy.
While it’s common to see an uptick in seasonal influenza and the Respiratory Syncytial Virus, but this year it’s early and it’s potent. Doctors and health facilities are seeing more cases of these viruses along with a significant increase in COVID-19 cases than in many years before the pandemic shut things down in 2020.
There’s never a guarantee you won’t get a virus, but why increase the risk when you can take simple steps to protect yourself and your family this holiday?
| Gloria's career as an independent nonprofit consultant, trainer, and writer spans over 30 years giving her lots to talk about. She has a deep passion for sustainability, both environmentally and organizationally. Enjoy her perspectives on community, development, and tales from her virtual world travels. |
