My father was a Holocaust survivor, and every day of his life he expressed gratitude, so at an early age I, too, learned to be grateful. This is probably one of the reasons why Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Its focus is on gathering together with loved ones for food and…

If I had a dollar for every time a question or second thought occurred to me, I would assuredly be a billionaire! Overthinking next steps or actions is an all-too-familiar pattern for me and without realizing it, I will consider if it’s the right time to do…

The seasons can have a bigger impact on our mental health than we may realise. So, if you’ve found yourself struggling with a low mood and lack of motivation since the nights have started drawing in, then you’re certainly not alone…

George Lucas famously advised aspiring writers, “Don’t avoid the clichés – they are clichés because they work!” Why? Because they contain a truth. Yet, he also cautioned that clichés become problematic when overused. Predictability saps their impact and strips…

There’s something powerful about embracing who you are, exactly as you are, in this very moment. Yet, for women of a “certain age,” society often whispers the opposite. It tells us to hide, to shrink, to fade quietly into the background. But here’s the truth: this is the…

In our younger days, I’d watch the older couples next to us in restaurants – and I’d vow we’d never be like them. Those folks who sat across from each other and ate their meals in silence…

As you move into your 60s and beyond, what images come to your mind when you hear the word ‘November’? Depending on where you live, you may have only positive connotations associated with this month…

The holiday season is always an appropriate time to take a few minutes, pause, and reflect on the gifts you’ve been given, the people you love and cherish and the opportunities you are afforded in life. It is my experience that giving gratitude…

Money makes the world go round. We’ve all heard this. But is it true? And what about love? Does love make the world go round? By themselves, neither money nor love defines who we are or our world. What truly makes the world go round, however, are stories about…

Optimism is a precious part of our personality and needs our protection. As I explained in a recent post on my blog, optimism is а powerful force. It can lead to greater productivity, better health, stronger relationships and an improved quality…