Dee Cascio

Do you fight stigmas or do you suffer in silence? As you go through life, you may face medical conditions or social situations that have some sort of stigma attached to them. More often than not, the stigma is a result of fear—fear of what the disease may do, fear of catching the disease, fear… [Continue reading] Fight stigmas with self-care

Two kinds of stigmas persist in the transitions following life and work changes. These are medical stigmas and social stigmas. Medical stigmas may include • AIDS • Alzheimer’s disease • Cancer • Dementia • Diabetes • Juvenile arthritis • Multiple sclerosis • Any condition or disease that is misunderstood When Ronald Reagan was serving his… [Continue reading] Two kinds of stigmas

In a previous post (“Believe in yourself”), I wrote about the power of believing in yourself during times of change and transition. Believing in yourself and your power to succeed is very real. It is not just a confidence-booster for those who need a crutch during hard times. I speak from personal experience close to… [Continue reading] Believing in yourself—case studies

Life is constantly changing. Few things stay the same. This means that you and those you love will experience many transitions during your lifetime. Always believe in yourself in times of change and transition. Many of the changes you will experience are external. You will have little or no control over them. What you will… [Continue reading] Believe in yourself during transitions

Readers of the Ready To Retire? Successful Retirement Planning To Make The Best Of The Rest Of Your Life e-book talked and I listened to their desire for a print version of the book. Ready To Retire? is now updated and in print! Purchase a copy on Amazon today. Not only will you discover if you… [Continue reading] Ready To Retire now updated and in print

Psychologists and researchers know that attitude can be positive, negative, or neutral. Attitude can be formed by observing our early-childhood role models and seeing how these people handle transitions. Attitude can also be altered as we bring our own beliefs, personality, and preferences into play. No two people will have the exact same attitude about… [Continue reading] Attitude defined

At red carpet events, guests arrive in style, looking fabulous (or their version of it), and hoping to be recognized for their achievements. It’s time for you to arrive in style and be recognized for your new beginning and the bold step it is. In this final phase of transition, you are • Focused on… [Continue reading] Arrive in style

Be happy for triggers! In any transition, whatever triggers your “aha” moment should make you excited. I’ve written before about my friend who had such a trigger happy moment while holding a ladder, watching his wife clean out the gutters. He instantly saw that his holding the ladder while she did the work was a… [Continue reading] Be happy for triggers

Your new beginning is a time to spring forward. Like the spring season itself, a new beginning is an uplifting and colorful transition. The new beginning urges us to spring forward because the environment, like the season, is more pleasant and there is new and vibrant growth around us. During this final stage of transition,… [Continue reading] Spring forward into your new beginning

To experience a fertile void, you need to be in that in-between space between letting go of the past and embracing your new life and future. This can happen after major life events like • Becoming responsible for aging parents • Divorce • Illness • Job loss • Marriage or remarriage • Moving • Starting… [Continue reading] Experience a fertile void