Morning Coffee and Other Empty Nester Opportunities
“Don’t let the door hit you in the #@!& (rear end)!” This was the comment one father made to me when sharing that his son was graduating from high school and moving out. My first reaction hearing that was “How sad!” Of course…
Read More5 Guideposts for Developing Patience and Reducing Stress After 60
Decades ago, I decided that it would be my major intention in life to develop more patience. As a result, I am always mindful of my pre-disposition to lose patience with people, places, things, and most of all, grocery store check-out lines…
Read More10 Red Flags on the First 3 Dates
Sometimes you won’t see a red flag on the first date. Both parties are on their best behavior and the date is just great. But, by date 3, you can generally see if there are some issues that will be future date breakers. After over 25+ years as a dating coach providing…
Read MoreAre You Compromising Yourself?
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to lose sight of our own needs and values. We often find ourselves compromising on our dreams, desires, and even our true selves, just to meet external expectations or maintain harmony in relationships…
Read MoreHow Do We Transition to a New Phase of Life?
This article focuses on the transition out of full time work. The ideas also are relevant to anyone seeing 65 as a transition into a new phase of life. Let’s begin by framing the end of a full-time career as simply a transition in a continual sequence…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Take Part in Your Own Happiness
I remember years ago talking to my husband about how when certain events would happen, we would be happier. This included life events like his pay raise, paying off our bills, getting pregnant, then looked ahead to when our kids started school…
Read More4 Ways to Downsize the Memories That Are Amplified When You Let Go of Stuff
When I began my reductionist initiative a few years ago, I assumed I would actually end up with fewer things to think about. Less stuff to worry about and more emotional freedom. Seemed a logical expectation at the time and in fact was my motivation…
Read More7 Thought Provoking Topics About Retirement: How to Know if It’s Time to Transition from Work to Vocation
Retirement marks a significant milestone in our lives – the transition from a long-standing career (whether it be at home or in the office) to an entirely new era filled with possibility. It’s a time to reflect on accomplishments…
Read MoreSecond Chances for Your Best First Impression at Home: 13 Ideas to Boost Your Self-Confidence
First impressions make all the difference whenever we meet new people, at a first date, a job interview etc. First impressions pave the way for what’s coming next. First impressions tend to “stick.” What is often overlooked? The “first impression” we…
Read MoreFinding Yourself: 5 Steps Towards Self-Discovery
There’s no relationship more important than the one that we have with ourselves. And taking the time to really hone that relationship and get comfortable in our own skin can be a huge step towards learning to trust ourselves, finding true happiness…
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