What to Do When Stepping on the Scale Unleashes Your Inner Self-Critic
You step on the scale and the number staring back at you is higher than you wanted. For some, this can start a cycle of self-criticism and restrictive eating that can corrode self-esteem and ruin your day. Take Mary for example. She had been put on a diet…
Read MoreHow to Embody Your Worthiness After 60
At each stage of life, we adopted specific beliefs, traits, and behaviors to adapt to different people, environments, and circumstances. Where did these beliefs, traits, and behaviors come from? In most cases, they were passed down…
Read MoreAfter Heartbreak, New Widows Must Revisit Their Finances
I was devastated. A few days before I turned 60, I was suddenly a widow. But really, I was typical. Surprisingly, the average age at which a wife becomes a widow is 59.4. About 1 million women a year in the U.S. experience what may be the most stressful event…
Read MoreWhat Should Your New Love (and You!) Bring to the Relationship?
When you start dating someone new, often the initial spark takes over. But for the relationship to hold, and to bring happiness and joy, both parties must put their best foot forward. Clients and potential clients ask me these questions constantly…
Read MoreIs Being Loyal to Yourself First Selfish?
Were you taught, like I was, that placing your needs before those of others is selfish, unkind, or unloving? Did you learn that being a devoted daughter, partner, mother, wife, or caregiver – while shouldering all the emotional labor…
Read MoreA New Kind of Exercise: For Your Money Muscles
Oh, if we had only known then what we know now! We can say that about many things in life. August is Wellness Month, so I want to share some thoughts and a challenge for you about financial wellness. It’s a topic we have yet to embrace…
Read MoreHow to Make a Flower Wreath
A flower wreath hanging on your front entrance is the most glorious door dressing. It’s a vibrant sign of life and the warmth and colour to be found within. Rust coloured chrysanthemums and glowing orange lilies for Halloween; traditional holly…
Read MoreWhy a Great Morning Routine Can Be Your Best Friend
Creating a morning routine that works for you is so helpful to living a healthy lifestyle and making the most out of each day. Each of us is made differently so we should customize our morning routines to suit us. Mornings for me are the worst…
Read MoreAre We Shaped by Our Childhoods?
More and more research is coming forth about how the events of our childhoods affect our adult passions and mold who we become. Some believe that childhood sets the stage for the trajectory of our lives. This has definitely been true for me…
Read More7 Best Travel Companies for Women Over 50
Are you passionate about traveling and exploring the world? Whether you’re embarking on solo adventures or traveling with friends, travel companies can take care of all the logistics for you. From arranging flights to booking accommodations…
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