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If you’ve read any of my articles in the past, you know that I’m not a doctor, I’m a wife, and a communicator by profession. My husband survived Prostate Cancer a little more than six years ago. We have experienced the before,during, and after procedure stress in our lives and our relationship. I write for inspiration, love, and hope for all who care to read what I offer.

Before procedures, everyone is worried about the outcome of the procedures. After the procedures, everyone has questions about the relationship, sex, and love. It can get confusing sometimes. Add to this confusion and frustrations about our bodies and aging with the fact that middle-aged women also are or will be dealing with menopausal and hormonal issues of their own and wow…..it’s nuts.

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Most people look forward to retirement. They envision this to be a time when they are not driven by the clock, have to commute or deal with work demands, and can do whatever they want. Even couples who have prepared financially for retirement are often taken aback to find that they have not prepared themselves for the emotional and mental changes that they experience after retirement.

Mistake #1:To Underestimate the Emotional Adjustment

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Yes and No.

Yes, if you are a non-native speaker speaking to a native English speaker (classified as English speakers from the UK, Australia, New Zealand and North America).

No, if you are a non-native English speaker speaking to another non-native speaker (classified as… everybody else).

Let me explain.

English language teaching theory has traditionally been based on native English forms, more specifically British and American English varieties. In today’s international community however, where more than 1 billion non-native English speakers use English as a lingua franca, teaching theory is changing to focus on English as an International Language (EIL).

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Praise is often given to groups of people in recognition of a group achievement. This is a good thing. When we’ve all pulled together to meet an objective, that recognition helps extend the “feel good” moment that comes with achievement.

Unfortunately, individuals within the group can be left feeling anonymous, not sure that their individual contribution has been noticed.

A number of years ago, the Vice President of Marketing asked me to help him write a speech. Our company, a major energy corporation, had been sold, which resulted in some substantial internal changes. Consequently, our department was being disbanded, and the people dispersed to different departments and functions. The speech was to be made at the end of a special dinner in honour of us all.

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You may have heard and read much in the last few years regarding creativity and innovation.. Or you may even have attended a creativity workshop that you found interesting, fun and helped you come up with some new ideas. Now your current employer may be requiring innovative input. However, you find that your suggestions are mostly ignored or frowned upon. This is mainly because nobody has told you the ‘the secret’.

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