Can There Ever Be Enough Time for What You Want?
Do you feel like you’re sabotaged by the clock every time you try to start a new practice or invigorate an old one? As a lifelong guitar instructor, I’ve seen a lot of people struggle to make time for what they want to do. In fact, time management is the largest hurdle most of my […]
Read More5 Ways to Safeguard Your Heart in the World of Online Romance Scams
I’m going to start this article with my vulnerability hanging out. There’s no bra that holds vulnerability in and no underwire that can prop it up. It’s scary, and yes, my shoulders are a bit above my chin right now. But there’s strength in vulnerability…
Read MoreTechnology Tales – the Continuous Glucose Monitor
In the realm of health and wellness, new tech is always emerging to provide insight into our inner workings. One such innovation that has gained popularity, and some controversy, is the continuous glucose monitor (CGM)…
Read MoreMoving to a New Home Later in Life: Senior Living Options
As noted in an earlier Sixty and Me blog in this series, your health status may be the deciding factor in the location for your next move. After getting input from trusted medical professionals and your family, think about what you’ll need in a living situation…
Read More7 Best Adjustable Beds for Seniors
Are you or a loved one seeking comfort, support, and rejuvenating sleep? Imagine a bedtime routine that offers not just rest, but true relaxation, pain relief, and a relaxed start to your day. It’s time to bid farewell to restless nights and embrace…
Read MoreEnd of Marriage Advice: How to Rebuild Trust After a Divorce in Your 60s
The reason we struggle with trust after a divorce is because we feel like we’ve been betrayed. It’s a crappy weight to have on your shoulders. Similar to its other invasive cousins – anger, guilt, and resentment – losing trust after your long-term…
Read MoreMy Toxic Relationship… with Alcohol
My relationship with alcohol began as a flirtation, evolved into a love story and then became a toxic relationship. So toxic I had to end it and write a Goodbye to Alcohol letter. We often think of a “binge drinker” as a teenager in a nightclub…
Read MoreWhat’s at the Roots of Financial Divorce Recovery?
Five years post-divorce, 25% of people say they feel recovered from the emotional impact of divorce, vs 35% who say they are still not recovered from the financial impact. Even after five years, so many of us are not financially resilient after divorce…
Read MoreLiving as a Highly Sensitive Person in an Unjust World
According to Dr. Elizabeth Scott, highly sensitive people share “an increased sensitivity to physical, emotional, and social stimuli.” We are often called “too sensitive” by others. Count us out for violent movies and a too-hectic schedule…
Read More2 Divorce Questions Every Older Adult Should Ask… But, Few Do
Unfortunately, men and women rarely ask themselves two essential questions as they begin the divorce process or while negotiating the final settlement: Will the settlement allow me and my family to be financially secure now and in the future?
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