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Something is afoot. I’ve been gathering profiles of early Internet adapters for my coming book, “Web 55.0.” I’m looking for women and men in the Boomer demographic (or older), to tell the story of how older generations have discovered communication technology and put it to use as the dream-realizer it can be.

I have some amazing stories collected, but as far as the responses are concerned, one thing stands out: Women outnumber men 20 to 1.

Before I go out making any outrageous claims, I’m doing some more research. But here’s my theory of the moment.

Women are experiencing an explosive growth in their I-can-do-this factor. The Internet, with its radical inclusivity and extreme leveling potential, provides all the missing pieces for entrepreneurial women. Through groups and forums, it even provides the fertile soil where women can discover they do indeed have a desire to do something great. Men have been out there “manifesting” for centuries. Women have some pent-up energy. Look out.

If you have any good statistics I can use to support my theory, point me in that direction. I find this all very interesting.

Cheers!

Suzanna

For some compelling evidence of women developing an online presence, go see Beverly Mahone’s site,

Boomer Diva Nation

Be sure and visit the Examiner today, I’ve written a couple of posts. One is to help keep the Boomer-brain happy through the technological learning curves of social media, here:

The friendly Internet

And the other one is to congratulate Beverly Mahone on the birthday of her site, Boomer Diva Nation.

Boomer Diva Nation’s Year of Living Exponentially

See you there!!

Suzanna

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I’m writing about my experiences at Social Media Camp, and all the gazillions of connections it triggered, over at the Examiner.

Here’s the link for the first article, “Inside the brain of social media, my brain and Erica O’Grady”

And here’s the second one, “Making connections with the business-builders in social media.”

There’s much more to come, as I can’t seem to process the information quickly enough before it mushrooms into another world of its own, which I then have to navigate.

I think it’s time for a brain break myself!

cheers

Suzanna

I’ve posted in honor of Olive Riley, an Australian woman who passed away over the weekend at the age of 109. Olive RIley, or “Ollie” as her friends called her, was the oldest blogger. She started blogging at 107. Olive left us a wonderful legacy of her writing and her life, along with videos posted on Youtube.

I’m humbled and inspired. Come over to my Examiner column, where you can read more about Olive and follow the links to the special gifts she left us.

Suzanna

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After hearing from Martin G. Walker, I had to compile a few links to some exciting and fascinating brain research. Head over to my Examiner post, where I direct you to these important discoveries. Oh, those brains of ours! All they want is a little extra love!

Cheers,
Suzanna

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I’ve been looking for something to get my energy going, since the smoke in the air right now is really slowing me down. Referring to the book “Brain Longevity,” which I have used for years as a source of information about increasing brain power, I found this exercise which I once used often to restore my energy. It’s a good one.

The Breath of Fire increases mental and physical energy – try doing it for two or three minutes.

Here’s the science part: From a Western perspective, the Breath of Fire – which employs quick abdominal breaths – is believed to be effective because it stimulates the splanchnic nerves in the abdominal cavity. Stimulation of these nerves causes the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine.

To do this exercise, breathe through your nostrils rapidly – more than one inhalation per second. Do not pause between inhaling and exhaling.

You should inhale by bringing your diaphragm down rather than up. Breathe from your diaphragm, with your chest relaxed. Focus on your navel area.

You might experience a mild feeling of lightheadedness. However, this is likely due to increased alertness. Clinical studies have indicated that while the carbon dioxide level in the blood remains normal, the oxygen level actually increases during the Breath of Fire. Other studies indicate that the Breath of Fire produces alpha rhythms in the brain. This is probably why the exercise is able to simultaneously create increased calmness and increased alertness.

This breathing exercise may work by increasing oxygen delivery to the brain, improving neuronal metabolism. The neurons are thereby rejuvenated.

Some people use the Breath of Fire for quick energy in the afternoon—instead of a candy bar or cup of coffee. I’m using it today to relieve my brain fog.

If this breathing exercise does not give me the wakefulness I am looking for, I’ll turn to another tried-and-true brain refresher: an afternoon nap.

Suzannna