What’s the Meaning of Legacy When You Hit 60? (Hint: It’s Not a Resume)
As a stay-at-home mom, I used to dread meeting new people at social events. After initial pleasantries, so often the exchange would come to an awkward, grinding halt when they asked me…
Read MoreHow Our Thoughts Shape Our Future When We Reach the 60 Threshold
Not many generations ago, aging was considered a privilege, and those who lived the longest were considered to be important members of society and keepers of the wisdom necessary for survival…
Read More6 Amazing Magazines for Women Over 60
Part of my inspiration for starting Sixty and Me was the feeling that too many media outlets do not devote enough attention to women over 60. I feel that we are too often invisible on magazine covers and on TV shows, and our voices…
Read MoreIt’s Time for a Candid Conversation with Your 80-Year-Old Self
When I turned 60 and decided that I want to live at least 40 more years, I started my 100th Year Project, not knowing how it would change my life. I didn’t realize then that 60 isn’t even considered old: that 65 to 75 is young old, 75 to 85 old…
Read More4 Benefits of Staying in Your Own Home a Little Longer – While Starting Your Next Tree
When I moved into my newly built home more than 10 years ago, the city planted small trees on the front lawns of most of the homes. While many homeowners got spindly young saplings, I was fortunate enough to get a tall…
Read MoreFacing Your Fears After 60 with Positivity and Action
You’re afraid of breaking a hip when you fall. You’re saying good-bye to dear friends, who’ve lost their battle with cancer. You worry if you’re forgetting words like you always have, or if it’s becoming a pattern…
Read MoreAre You Mad at God? An Ex-Pastor Shares Her Journey
After graduating from Bible School, I held a pastoral job in a small, yet powerful church. I loved serving there as one of the pastors, and at times preaching sermons to the larger congregation. My entire life was centered around my home and God…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Best Fitness Pro to Keep You Motivated
If you already have a personal trainer who you love and see regularly or you’re a long-time member of an exercise class where the instructor makes the hard work fun, you may not need this article. But maybe you’ve recently moved…
Read MoreFind Your Gratitude Tree
We all know that feeling grateful feels good. Right? It is more than that! We care about aging well, with vitality and wellness. Well, gratitude can play a big part in that. According to Positive Psychology, research shows that benefits of gratitude…
Read MoreWant to Make God Laugh? Make a Plan
Dear God, I hope miracles are still in your wheelhouse because I sure need a couple right now. I have been sick for the past few days. Please help me surrender my raggedy breath, snotty nose, and fierce, shuddering cough to your (hopefully) healing hands…
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