Dr. L. T. Force

The Psychology of Disgust: A Healing Motivator by L.T. Force, Ph.D. Gerontologist Introduction Disgust is one of the most misunderstood emotions in the human species. Perils often think of it as a reaction to something foul or contaminated—a visceral recoil from what repels us. Yet beneath this instinctive push-away lies a powerful psychological mechanism. Disgust is wired for survival, clarity, and change. When harnessed intentionally, it can become one of the strongest m

Optimism: The Antidote for Disintegrated Aging By L.T. Force, Ph.D. Gerontologist Introduction Aging has long been painted in shades of decline — slowing down, stepping aside, and surrendering vitality. But what if the true antidote to aging isn’t found in a pill, diet, or medical breakthrough? What if it lies in something far more accessible and deeply human — optimism - imbedded in meaning and purpose? Optimism isn’t naive hope or blind positivity. It’s the conscious choice

Starting Over Again….and Again and Again: The Art of Reclaiming Your Story by L.T. Force, Ph.D. Gerontologist Introduction There comes a point in every life—sometimes quietly, sometimes with thunder—when you realize it’s time to begin again. Not as a retreat, but as an act of renewal. Starting over is not a mark of failure; it is the greatest declaration of courage. It means you’ve looked at your past, found a sense of dissonance in the present and have accepted its lessons,

Aging is Work by L. T. Force, Ph.D., Gerontologist Introduction: The Uncomfortable Truth Let’s start where most people hesitate — with the confession that aging is work. It’s about honesty. It’s about pulling back the curtain on an experience that people face, yet few want to talk about with unfiltered truth. Aging is both humbling and humanizing. It’s messy, it’s enlightening, and it’s real. For decades, I’ve worked in the field of aging and human development, helping peopl

Personal Contradictions: They Are Part Of Our Blood Stream by L.T. Force, Ph.D. Gerontologist Introduction Contradiction is a word that makes most people shift uncomfortably in their seats. It conjures up images of moral failure — of someone saying one thing while doing another. But in reality, contradiction isn’t confined to the politician caught in a lie, the preacher who breaks his own rules, or the friend who offers advice they can’t follow themselves.The truth is simpler

What’s It Going to Take? by L.T. Force, Ph.D. Gerontologist Introduction There comes a point in life — in all our lives — when we stop...

Re-Align… Re-Plant… Re-Purpose: The Story of Life Today by L.T. Force, Ph.D.Gerontologist There are countless gifts that accompany our...

The “Inner Code’: Feel Better About Yourself….Feel Better About Others Around You by L.T. Force, Ph.D. Gerontologist Introduction A...

The Power of Thank-You. By L.T. Force, Ph.D. Gerontologist I was recently talking to a friend of mine - about: “the importance found: in...

Negativity is Contagious….but there is an antidote! by L.T. Force, Ph.D. Gerontologist This morning, I had a conversation with a dear...