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Sleep Better at Any Age by Cleaning the Air in Your Home

As we get a little older, many of us find that our sleep patterns change. Instead of sleeping through the night, we find ourselves waking up at 4am, wondering whether to go back to bed or get started with the day. Well, we can’t change how the aging process impacts our bodies, but, we can change the environment that we live in. Read More

The Power of Perspective in the Life of a 60-Plus Year Old Woman

Early this morning, I woke up in Washington DC, where I’m going to be delivering a speech in the late afternoon. I’m sitting at my desk in the sweet early hours, my workout gear on, ready to head out to the first floor where I know the gym is located. Read More

The Fab and Frugal Art of Consignment Buying and Selling

Like most of you, I still buy most of my clothes from well-known shops. I just don’t have time to hand-pick every item (although I would love to!) But, when I do have time, I absolutely thrive on alternative shopping experiences. And, one of my favorites, which I want to talk about today is consignment […]

Feeling a Bit Sorry for Yourself Today? How to Feel Better FAST!

No matter how happy we are most of the time – and no matter how well our lives are going – each and every one of us feels sorry for ourselves once in a while. And, in my experience, self-pity is one of the worst feelings because you know that it won’t help you to solve your problems. If anything, it can make them worse! So, today, I would like to talk about how to bounce back from feeling sorry for yourself. I hope that my video helps you to find the happiness and peace of mind that you deserve! How are you feeling today? What do you do when you are feeling a bit sorry for yourself?

How to Travel Like a Queen on a Retirement Budget

Well, I certainly don’t have my own plane and can’t afford super luxury hotels on Lake Como. But when I look at the attributes of what is considered luxury travel, there are many ways I can accomplish them even on a budget. Read More

How to Boost Your Memory with Simple Lifestyle Changes

I think I can speak for most of us boomers when I say that one of the more frustrating things about getting older is experiencing what we affectionately call “senior moments.” Read More

Bored with Life After 60? Here’s How to Get Your Groove Back!

Life after 60 was supposed to be all about exotic cruises and walks on the beach, stimulating conversations and amazing adventures. At least, that’s what the retirement planning TV commercials told us. So, when we reach our 60s, many of us are surprised to find that life at this age is… well, normal… dare I […]

The True Meaning of Downsizing: What to Keep, What to Release

Yesterday morning this landed in my inbox from Margaret Manning:

Downsizing (and simplification, more generally) has been a passion of mine over the last several years. And, one of the things that I have discovered through this process is that downsizing isn’t so much about letting go of “stuff” as it is letting go of emotions, memories and psychological barriers to change. So, let’s talk about how to get ready for downsizing at any age. Have you already gone through the process of downsizing your home? Or, are you thinking about doing this in the years to come?

How Previous Life Experiences Can Help You Start Your Own Business After 60

Did turning 60 impact you like it did me? Despite bracing myself for depression, based on warnings by friends who hit the milestone before I did, somehow, I escaped unscathed…

10 Supercharged Sleep Strategies from a Geriatrician

Poor sleep is just a natural part of the aging process, isn’t it? Absolutely not! In fact, a growing number of sleep scientists are publicly stating that good sleep is just as important at 58 as it is at 18. At the same time, there is no denying that our sleep patterns change as we […]