Lynn Sherard-Stuhr, BSN, RN

Building bridges across generations, sharing insights for personal growth. Passionate about health and well-being.

[Lynn Sherard-Stuhr, BSN, RN @BoostSelfWorth]

@heartforenglish Appreciate this series of videos sharing what works for you and giving us ideas of how exercise can work for us!

[Lynn Sherard-Stuhr, BSN, RN @BoostSelfWorth]

FYI best if one focuses on self-care and therapy.

Often without much warning,
when you reach age 65 doctors will most likely no longer prescribe many of the medications younger people use for anxiety, sleep and pain.

Check the Beers list for medication - all benzos and some popular antidepressants are on the list. So are narcotics.

Hopefully there will be medications available for anxiety and pain will have less side effects and better results than what is available now.

[Lynn Sherard-Stuhr, BSN, RN @BoostSelfWorth]

Subtle shift in perspective i.e looking at things from a child’s point of view is key.

Unfortunately parents usually consider interactions with their children from their adult point of view.

They are busy providing for the family or taking care of family business and “doing the I can” thinking this is enough.

Enough is being there for a child, listening, supporting, and being a role model of the behavior you want them to absorb-everyday.

[Lynn Sherard-Stuhr, BSN, RN @BoostSelfWorth]

Nope.

It is a drug, one most of us could do without.

Why get them started on something that will increase anxiety, give them stomach problems, cause muscle tension, and make it difficult to sleep?

Any adults with these problems should quit caffeine, but have convinced themselves that caffeine is harmless and instead look for other reasons their health is a mess.

Funny how we pick and choose our drugs.

Cannabis, alcohol, and caffeine probably cause more harm then vaccines, antibiotics, and blood pressure meds.

Yet which are more likely to be resisted?

[Lynn Sherard-Stuhr, BSN, RN @BoostSelfWorth]

@thebonniebyrne I would not have thought that to be true!

I mean we all have a lot of BS to get over, but you are able to express your free spirit and encourage it in the rest of us!

You are doing the hard work to be free!

[Lynn Sherard-Stuhr, BSN, RN @BoostSelfWorth]

@_jodygates_ @AliveintheFire Not with me, I hope - I think it was a good post!

Thinking out loud often allows other to do the same!

[Lynn Sherard-Stuhr, BSN, RN @BoostSelfWorth]

I can imagine.

Have a go-bag in case I have to evacuate quick because of a fire. I did throw a roll of toilet paper in it.

Every time I read something about go-bags or think hard about what would be good to have in it, I add more.

Using the backpack I used when travelling around Europe decades ago. It is on the small side, comfortable to carry - perfect for a go-bag.

Hard to imagine I spent months tramping around Spain with just this small backpack and a sleeping bag!

[Lynn Sherard-Stuhr, BSN, RN @BoostSelfWorth]

@IamMattFontaine Excellent!

I have no desire to learn to do pull-ups but this is the best break down on how to become a successful pull-upper!!

[Lynn Sherard-Stuhr, BSN, RN @BoostSelfWorth]

@jgriffin_writer Compassion help us understand the impact of grief, neglect, indifference, vulnerability, and death with out having to experience them directly.

Compassion helps us heal our past traumas and prepare for those we have yet to experience.

[Lynn Sherard-Stuhr, BSN, RN @BoostSelfWorth]

@AliveintheFire Insights - which come from exploring all the other chapters.

[Lynn Sherard-Stuhr, BSN, RN @BoostSelfWorth]

Stories Are the Chapters in the Book of Our Lives

My chapters include:

My family

My upbringing

My friends

My schooling

My travels

My marriage

My son

My achievements

My insights

[Lynn Sherard-Stuhr, BSN, RN @BoostSelfWorth]

@Tim_Denning Love this post!

As a BA Mastermind member it feels empowering to know how much you repect our individual and small group processes and how much you and Todd have learned from starting this community.

[Lynn Sherard-Stuhr, BSN, RN @BoostSelfWorth]

“Being glued to the phone for hours, and ignoring my work even though I fully intend to do it and enjoy my work, is a typical example.”

I can relate!

Yard work, texting or emailing family and friends, spontaneously visiting friends, researching projects (spent a ton of time picking out color to paint my house and now completely redesigning my front yard) and of course playing with my phone (mostly games though) are some of the things I do to avoid doing the things “I should be doing.”

But I also tend to push myself and have high expectations as well as the shiney penny syndrome. I love jumping into new projects.

But sometimes I just need a break from whatever I seem to be avoiding. I just keep adding it to my daily to-do list until I get fed up with seeing it there, then I get it handled.

But I have way less on my plate than the business you are creating. Retirement really is about choosing what you want to do everyday.

From my perspective you do a massive amount of excellent writing and connecting with people.

I am in awe.

[Lynn Sherard-Stuhr, BSN, RN @BoostSelfWorth]

Fulfilling Leisure Time Is Not What You Think

Hanging out and doing nothing may be suitable for a day or two or a week or two.

But free time is an opportunity to grow and take on a challenge you know you will enjoy.

[Lynn Sherard-Stuhr, BSN, RN @BoostSelfWorth]

I am not sure about that.

I think taking care of yourself is paramount.

It allows you to care for others without endangering your health.

How many caregivers take care of parents, spouses, children, and friends and then fall apart when the crisis is over? Most.

Some even fall apart during the crisis. That is the worst for everyone involved.

[Lynn Sherard-Stuhr, BSN, RN @BoostSelfWorth]

@_DenisGorbunov Someone who is always right is a gaslighter.

They can't help themselves because they have no insight into their behavior and how if affects others.

Best tactic to deal with them?

Run!

If you can't to that armour up.

[Lynn Sherard-Stuhr, BSN, RN @BoostSelfWorth]

I also always have N-96 masks on hand.

They are helpful in smoke-filled air, too—I wore them for a couple of days in June when a large fire hit our county.

I always wear masks in airports and on planes and consider wearing one at public events, depending on the environment and crowd.

[Lynn Sherard-Stuhr, BSN, RN @BoostSelfWorth]

@sabrinacoaching I love your paintings and your words always inspire!

[Lynn Sherard-Stuhr, BSN, RN @BoostSelfWorth]

@Borlokva Good points!

As an impatient person, I often rely on patience to moderate my reactions and to process before I react.

When I am impatient, I tend to judge others too harshly and unfairly. Patience helps me hear what may really be going on with the other person.