How to Rewrite the Story of Aging After 60
Do you remember in our adolescence all we could think about was getting older? Then a curious thing happened. We became adults and the general perceptions around aging radically changed, and with it, so did our stories about aging…
Read MoreOur Voices Matter – 4 Simple Steps to Gain Confidence as a Speaker
As I walked behind two professionally dressed older men, I couldn’t help but overhear their conversation. I was heading to a class that promised to address public speaking anxiety. Apparently, these two men were headed in the same direction…
Read More10 Ways to Have a Happy Visit with Out-of-Town Kids and Grandkids
Ever wondered how to have the most successful visit with your adult children, their spouses and your grandkids? Especially when living a long distance away from them prevents short and frequent visits?
Read MoreHas Spain Lived Up to My ExPat Expectations?
We left the United States to dislodge ourselves from the inevitable third act doldrums. My post-career life began to show signs of the common societal memes associated with retirement. The tell-tale lack of energy. An inability to focus. Dare I admit…
Read MoreLife After 60 May Just Be the Most Productive – It’s All About Perfect Timing
“Happiness climbs high early in adulthood but begins to slide downward in the late thirties and early forties, dipping to a low in the fifties. But we recover quickly from this slump…”
Read MoreWhat Role Does “Good” Cholesterol Play in Maintaining Health in Our 60s? You May Be Surprised!
As far back as I can remember, conventional wisdom has been that the higher our HDL cholesterol levels, the less we and our healthcare providers had to be concerned about our ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol levels…
Read MoreHow to Meditate with Crystals and Gemstones
When your life gets hectic, and you find yourself agitated and overstressed, it’s time to take some time with yourself and slow down the pace. An excellent way to do that and reconnect with your mind and body is through meditation…
Read MoreAre You Actively Speeding Up the Aging Process?
Julia retired from a fast-paced corporate job about three years ago. At first, she had a difficult time figuring out what to do with all her time. She even slipped into depression seeking medical help and anti-depressants to help her through…
Read More8 Things to Teach Your Grandchildren About Online Safety
Bonding with your grandkids can take many different forms. As the children get older, grandparents can take a back seat, or be a source of reassurance, confidential communications, and words of wisdom…
Read MoreWhat Is Rational Maturity, and Why Do We Need It?
Rational maturity begins when we accept responsibility for our lives and our thinking processes. Developing our rational maturity is a question of facing reality honestly. To do this, we have to make the effort to throw off the conventional wisdom…
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