Resources
How Do We Overcome when the Weight Feels Too Heavy?
think one of the biggest struggles men have is knowing when enough is enough. We carry a lot. Work, finances, relationships, kids, expectations, and the responsibilities that come with being someone other people depend on. For those of us in senior living, we also...
The Weight We Don’t Talk About
Men are really good at saying, "I'm fine," even when we're anything but. And in senior living, that can be especially true. We work in an industry built around taking care of other people. Residents need us. Families depend on us. Coworkers count on us. And somewhere...
Movember: Why You’ll See Men Rocking the ‘Stache This November
Well, November is almost here, and you know what that means. Thanksgiving, cooler temperatures, football, and a sudden increase in mustaches that probably should've stayed in the 1980s. Some guys will look like Tom Selleck. Others will look like they lost a bet. But...
When Negative Self-Talk Turns Outward
Sometimes the way we treat others starts with the way we're treating ourselves. Have you ever been in a terrible mood and realized that suddenly everyone around you seems to be getting on your nerves? Your coworker asks a simple question, and you're irritated. Someone...
Creepy Crawly Deviled Eggs
I'm just going to say it. I love a good deviled egg. I don't care if it's Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, a summer cookout, or a random Tuesday afternoon. If there's a tray of deviled eggs sitting on the table, I'm probably going to have a few. And by a few, I mean...
Halloween Temptations: Enjoy the Candy Without Letting It Control You
Halloween is almost here, which means we're entering that wonderful time of year when candy magically appears in every office, break room, grocery store, and probably a few places it has absolutely no business being. Fun-size Snickers. Reese's Pumpkins. Kit Kats....
The Small Wins Matter
Finding purpose in the everyday moments of senior living Some days at work just feel like an absolute mess. Someone called off, so you're short-staffed before the day even starts. A resident is having a difficult morning. A family member is frustrated and needs...
You know the feeling. You're tired before your shift even starts. Things that normally wouldn't bother you are getting under your skin. Your patience is shorter, you're frustrated more often, and by the time you get home, you don't have much left for the people who...
Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Wraps
Yesterday we talked about eating better when you only have 15 minutes for a break. So today, let's make something you can actually bring with you. These High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Wraps are easy to make, don't require a bunch of weird ingredients and give you a...
The Protein Code
We talk about protein all the time. Eat more protein. Get protein with every meal. Have a high-protein breakfast. Cool. But what does 25–30 grams of protein actually look like? Because unless you're weighing and tracking everything you eat, “get more protein” isn't...