Exploring the Importance of Attitude and Lifelong Learning with Barbara Sackett

Published: Sept. 19, 2023, 8 a.m.

b'Episode #59 - In this episode, Barbara Sackett from The Village of Wentworth Heights in Hamilton shares her wisdom and experiences that are sure to leave you inspired and motivated. Here are three takeaways from her conversation on the Green Bench with hosts Kathy Buckworth and Evelyn Brindle.\\n\\n1\\ufe0f\\u20e3 Confidence is Key: Barbara opens up about her personal journey of building confidence throughout her life. She emphasizes the importance of believing in yourself and taking steps to nurture your self-assurance. Barbara\\u2019s story is a powerful reminder that confidence can be developed and grown over time. So, let\\u2019s all take a page from Barbara\\u2019s book and embrace our own confidence!\\n\\n2\\ufe0f\\u20e3 Kindness Goes a Long Way: One of the key lessons Barbara shares is the impact of kindness in our interactions with others. She believes that a kind word, expression, or compliment can make a significant difference in someone\\u2019s day. Let\\u2019s all strive to spread kindness and uplift those around us. Remember, even the smallest acts of kindness can have a profound effect on others.\\n\\n3\\ufe0f\\u20e3 Attitude is Everything: Barbara\\u2019s motto, \\u201dhalf of the success in life is attitude,\\u201d resonates deeply. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and how it can influence our daily lives. Barbara\\u2019s personal experience demonstrates that having the right attitude can help overcome challenges and achieve goals. So, let\\u2019s embrace a positive mindset and approach each day with determination and optimism.\\n\\nWe are truly grateful for the opportunity to have had Barbara as a guest on our podcast. Her wisdom, experiences, and positive energy are truly inspiring. I encourage you all to listen to this episode and soak in the valuable insights she shares.\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nSubscribe, rate, and review our podcast on any network and share your thoughts on social media using the #ElderWisdom tag to help others find us.\\n\\nThe Green Bench is a symbol of elder wisdom. Physically or virtually, the bench invites us all to sit alongside a senior, share a conversation, or give and offer advice.\\n\\nIt challenges the stigma seniors face; the ageism still so prevalent in society. It reminds us of the wealth of wisdom our elders offer and in doing so, helps restore them to a place of reverence.\\n\\n\\u201dThe greatest untapped resource in Canada, if not the world, is the collective wisdom of our elders.\\u201d -Ron Schlegel\\n\\nThis podcast is brought to you by Schlegel Villages Retirement & Long-term Care homes in Ontario, Canada.\\n\\n#ElderWisdom | Stories from the Green Bench\\xa0is produced by\\xa0Memory Tree Productions\\nLearn more about our host, Kathy Buckworth, at\\xa0kathybuckworth.com\\nLearn more about #ElderWisdom at\\xa0elderwisdom.ca\\nLearn more about Schlegel Villages at\\xa0schlegelvillages.com'