A prerequisite for jomo is to learn to value our limited time and how it is spent. In doing so, we create opportunities to experience the joy of being present. We value what we have, rather than worrying about what we may be missing out on
— Read on theconversation.com/how-to-ditch-fomo-and-foster-jomo-the-joy-of-missing-out-200400
Has social media had its day in the sunshine?
The content shared in some online wellness spaces has powerful emotional and psychological foundations that can cause even science-minded people to question the public health consensus on the ability of vaccines to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
— Read on www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/10/22/wellness-vaccine-misinformation-social-media/
She started The Buzz to keep residents informed about COVID-19 spread at their independent living facility when management failed to do so. Read more here
— Read on www.nextavenue.org/the-buzz-covid-19/amp/
Love #grassroots
Health and Fitness
Feelfit. Bluetooth link to Yolanda brand scales. It is no longer available on Amazon but there are others that use the same methods. The fitbit scale died after 2 years. I have been using this one for about 2 years. Renpho is another model that does the same thing.
What I like: Measures 13 body compostion things: % body fat, body water, skeletal muscle, BMR, Fat-free body weight, subcutaneous fat, viceral fat, muscle mass, bone mass, protein, metablolic age. Integrates with other apps e.g Fitbit. App free with scale.
What I don’t like: You have to open the app to you weigh yourself. Not sure how accurate it is or how things are measured.
Sleep Cycle
What I like- Easy to use, free, lots of metrics
What I don’t like- can’t change location
Entertainment
Vancouver Public Libary
What I like: Holds function, and they now send and email to adjust time for delivery. Download books to read
What I don’t like: confusing to use, takes a few trys to set it up.
Scrabble
What I like: brain exercise, competition
What I don’t like: ads unless you pay, not as good as old scrabble app.
Pacer What I like: keeps me motivated to stay active; GPS mapping function, links to weight app and other apps; Free What I don’t like: nothing
Cannon Camera Connect Imports pictures to phone or PC.
What I like: easy to use
What I don’t like: nothing so far
Spotify
What I like; they create playlists based on your likes. I got tired of my own music. They have a huge selection of music.
What I don’t like: it’s not free
Other handy apps
Pay parking if you are in a city: Honk, Paybyphone, Hangtag, Easypark. You need them all
Mint – banking app you can use for budgeting
Smart bird – identify birds from photos.
Tides – for beach walking
Accuweather -includes wind and humidity on an hour by hour basis.
Twitter
CBC Listen
Google Maps
Roboform password manager.
With the winter season around the corner, and the pandemic spreading ever wider, here are some ideas for virtual activities with the grands!
— Read on sixtyandme.com/virtual-activity-ideas-with-grandchildren/
Why Do Most Blogs Fail? – ELENA PETERS | MIDLIFE BLOGGER
— Read on elenaopeters.com/2020/10/18/reasons-blogs-fail/amp/
From #MeToo and Lean In to open offices and remote work, the workplace has transformed many times over in the past two and half decades. Let’s take a look at how we got here.
— Read on www.fastcompany.com/90558785/the-25-best-and-worst-work-trends-of-the-past-25-years
Reading in the Age of Constant Distraction
https://discover.wordpress.com/2019/02/23/reading-in-the-age-of-constant-distraction/
— Read on discover.wordpress.com/2019/02/23/reading-in-the-age-of-constant-distraction/
This is the most comprehensive review I have read on the topic of obesity. It’s a 30 min read. It appears to me that we have become victims of our own economic development and an uncontrolled food industry. The study did not include
longitudinal studies on physical activity. One wonders if rationing as in during the war might be an option? 😀
https://www.bmj.com/content/361/bmj.k2538
Key messages from the paper:
TheUnRetired.life 