I was thinking about how I solve problems, and I realized that I often ask three questions. I thought I would share them with you. First question: What’s the next step? I use this a lot on myself (grin), and in coaching. This question is useful when you think you’re stuck. You can almost always […]
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Johanna Rothman’s Create an Adaptable Life Vol 2, #1: Problem Solving vs. Problem Managing August 7, 2012 In This Issue: Problem Solving vs. Problem Managing Join me at AYE, Nov 4-8, 2012 Read More of Create Adaptable Life Problem Solving vs. Problem Managing Some problems we can solve. Some
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I am making great strides (har har) in my knee replacement recovery. I have full extension and full flexion in my knee, just six weeks from my surgery. I still walk with a cane, for two reasons: my vertigo and my quads are only at about 75-80% full strength. Now, I have a vanity problem.
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I saw my regular doctor recently, who is concerned about my quantity of vertigo meds. I’m on the max, to manage my oscillopsia. Even with all the meds, I’m just barely managing the oscllopsia. She asked me to see if I could start tapering off, now that my vertigo has been quiescent since April. Like
One of the biggest potential stumbling blocks to our adaptability is our mental models, the way we see the world. I had a funny example of that this week, with my home physical therapist. The good thing about a home physical therapist (PT) is that I get feedback on the way I am doing my
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I recently celebrated Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the Jewish High Holidays. Here, in the US, we go to services in more fancy-dancy clothes than I suspect the Israelis wear. Back in August, I said to Esther, “I have a great suit, but I’m not so sure about my shoes. I should wear my Merrells,
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I promised a few posts ago I would answer the question, “Why did it take you so long” when Daniel asked me about using a cane. You see the same behavior in other situations: Widows who can’t clean out their husband’s clothes after 20 years, the woman who’d been laid off for several years who
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