Your Uplift - April 2024

Patricia's Resiliency eNewsletter ❤️🐞

Author

Patricia Morgan
April 10, 2024

Table of Contents

One: On a Personal Note

Hard Stuff

Gabor Maté, the renowned Canadian physician and author, known for his work in addiction, stress, and the mind-body connection wrote in his book, When the Body Says No, “The research literature has identified three factors that universally lead to stress: uncertainty, lack of information, and loss of control.”

Well! Right now I am experiencing uncertainty, lack of information, and loss of control. At least my situation will change next week when Les and I meet with an oncologist to discuss recommended post-surgery treatments — radiation, hormones, chemotherapy or a combo. Waiting is hard.

Have you noticed your ability to deal with these distress factors and waiting for a pleasurable change?

ONE WAITING OPTION: Thank you to my Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, Alberta Chapter community for gifting me with a Leela Spa gift certificate. ❤️🐞

Uplifting Stuff

PLEASED with TIME INVESTED and THE LEARNING

It was a slug of a read but so rewarding—wise, intelligent, and research rich! I completed Gabor Mate’s, “The Myth of Normal”. I’ve taken online courses with Mate’ and read his other books but this publication truly facilitated waking up to our current cultural misconceptions about mental health, while providing some hopeful solutions.

Mate’ himself inspires me. At age 80 he remains steadfast in contributing to a saner and healthier world. I hope you not only read my book summary but watch some video recording to capture the thoughtfulness of this treasured Canadian. (see resources with links below)

Here’s to your continued resilience!
Patricia ❤️🐞

Two: Patricia’s Blogs/Articles

1. Book Summary: The Myth of Normal

In September 2022, the renowned Canadian physician, trauma and addiction author, Gabor Maté with his son, Daniel Mate’ released “The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture.”

In this publication, he challenges our usual take-it-for-granted perspectives about what we settle on as 'normal', particularly regarding mental health. Be forewarned, at 567 pages, it is a dense read filled with stories, insightful quotations, research references, and lists of academic sources. However, it is beautifully and courageously written, and . . . CLICK HERE

The motivational speaker, Zig Ziglar, once said, “People often say that motivation does ’t last.  Well, neither does bathing—that’s why we recommend it daily.”  The same philosophy holds true for listening, whether in intimate, family, or working-relationship interactions. Repeatedly, attending to your relationship communication by attentive listening is. . . CLICK HERE

Three: Video SPOT!

The discussion between these 4 black American men gave me significant insight into the heart and soul of such men.

Patricia’s Videos

Four: FREE Opportunities with Patricia

1. Calgary Community Event: Return to Center at CFAN

All Welcome

FREE: to register contact Calgary Fetal Alcohol Network
403-249-7215 or [email protected] 
(Suite 530, 800-5 Avenue SW)

April 30, 2024, 11-11:55 am MT Edmonton

This upbeat and practical ‘how to’ session is based on Morgan’s Canadian bestselling micro-book, Frantic Free, 167 Ways to Calm Down and Lighten Up.  You will discover how to minimize unnecessary stress, and how to better manage emotions, thought patterns and physical discomfort while increasing your fun factor. You will:
1.     Understand the difference between natural stress and unnecessary stress.
2.     Learn how to limit and handle unnecessary stress.
3.     Try out five relaxing 30 Second Quickies.
4.     Transform distress into a smile.
 
“Just being in the same room as Patricia Morgan is a stress reliever.”
Kay Olsen, Coordinator, Women in Business
 
To Register CLICK HERE

This is part of the Maskwacis Cultural College Microlearning Series and is open to the public. Contact Manisha Khetarpal by email via [email protected] or call toll free: 1 866 585 3925

Five: More Opportunities for Resilience

Presentations — In-Person or Online
Keynotes/Workshops: CLICK HERE.

Presentation Skills: For those who want one-on-one time to develop a speaking business or simply a specific message and how to effectively deliver it. CLICK HERE.

Therapeutic Counselling: Can be delivered online globally and in person in Canada. CLICK HERE.

Publications: Reduced prices are available for quantity orders. To learn more about Patricia’s books CLICK HERE.

Please let me know how I might be of service at 403-830-6919 or [email protected] 

Your Spunky Seniorpreneur, Patricia ❤️🐞