Writing through the Slump – Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block
I must have a dozen essays sitting in my – To Be Continued – file right now. Some are the beginning of something worth finishing, while others are mere musings and early morning attempts to capture some sort of divine inspiration…
Read MoreJob Search Getting You Down After 60? These 6 Tips May Give You the Pick-Me-Up You Need
Looking for a job in your 60s can feel similar to riding a wave. On one hand, you may welcome the chance to hit the restart button on your career and gain a fresh sense of purpose…
Read MoreYou Are a Born Mover, so Move!
Actually, you were moving long before the day of your birth. Babies in utero kick, punch, get hiccups, suck their thumbs and move their heads. All these movements are vital to the development of bones and joints…
Read MoreHow to Practice Gratitude Journaling and Transform Your Life After 60
Many senior women tend to feel a little sad at this time of year as the holidays approach. They might feel disconnected or far from their families, either because of location or because loved ones have passed away…
Read MoreThe Incredible Power of Play
Our family tries to get together each year for a reunion. With 18 of us it is no small undertaking. This summer our gathering was in Destin, Florida. We rented a lovely home about a block from the ocean. Our eight grandkids, ages 6-13, and their parents…
Read More5 Easy but Crucial Practices for Women with Auto-Immune Disease to Implement Immediately
Despite what you have been told by your doctor, or perhaps what you have seen with friends or family, the diagnosis of an auto-immune condition is not a life sentence. An auto-immune diagnosis does not automatically subject you to a lifetime…
Read MoreHow Meditation Can Improve Your Energy
It is easy to feel run down and low in energy in our fast-paced society. This blog post will discuss how meditation can improve energy levels and make you feel more present and alert. It will also provide some tips for getting started with meditation…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Head Back to School no Matter Your Age!
The mornings are cooler and that hint of fall is in the air! Yellow school buses are making the rounds, kids are back in school, and the excitement of a new bookbag, crayons, and various school supplies reminds us that a fresh start is exactly what we need…
Read MoreHow I Used This Summer to Inch Closer to Realising My Ideal Day
Several years ago, back when I was contemplating a change in careers, I did an exercise where I described my “ideal day.” My description basically reads as follows: I spend my mornings writing, followed by some other, related creative…
Read MoreHow (and Why) to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
My interest in the healing power of sleep really began while recovering from bacterial meningitis four years ago. For weeks after leaving the hospital, I slept 15-20 hours per day. Although this alarmed my caregivers, who wanted me…
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