Are you Spoiling Your Grandchildren or Just Showing Them Extra Love?
Do you ‘spoil’ your grandchildren? Some people say that this is a common phenomenon. It could be argued that children all over the world are becoming increasingly unhealthy, overweight and demanding. Could this be due to…
Read More5 Ways to Start Enjoying Your Own Company
As the temperature drops and the nights draw in, many of us will be spending more time at home. While there are plenty of benefits to this, such as having cosy evenings snuggled up with a good film or more time to get stuck into home-based…
Read MorePause, Reflect and Give Thanks: The Power of Gratitude During the Holidays
The holiday season is always an appropriate time to take a few minutes, pause, and reflect on the gifts you’ve been given, the people you love and cherish and the opportunities you are afforded in life. It is my experience that giving gratitude…
Read MoreAre You “Stuck” in the Rejection Phase on the Road Through Recovery After Divorce?
When I was faced with the difficulty of creating a new, purposeful life after divorce, I tried different options, struggling to find one that would achieve my goals. As an older woman, I faced specific challenges not experienced by my younger counterparts…
Read MoreBoo! Don’t Let Retirement Planning Scare You!
As children we were easily scared by a ghoulish costume, a haunted house, or a truly ghastly ghost story, especially during the Autumn season when the days are getting shorter and the nights longer. Then we grew up and realized that there are more scary…
Read MoreWhat Your Home Says About You
Over the years, I have had a unique opportunity to visit many homes as a real estate appraiser and broker. Looking back, surprisingly, the most memorable homes that I visited were not the most expensive, largest or grandiose!
Read MoreHow to Find Your Writer’s Voice After 6 Decades of Living Abundantly
We’re all storytellers. Was there a time years ago when you did a lot of writing or dreamed about being a writer? Perhaps people have told you that you should write a book. Maybe you want to share a family story or secret…
Read MoreHow I Raised a Free-Spirited Boy Who Loves and Respects Women
Has anyone had the experience of giving birth over 40? Perhaps conflict and turbulence were an accepted part of your marriage or life without a partner and pregnancy? For sure, it was part of mine…
Read MoreFeeling Stressed Out? 6 Ways Mindfulness Can Help
How do problems affect us? We feel continuously rushed and our lifestyles are out of balance. Many of us have a hard time sleeping, breathing or even properly digesting our food. More of us experience serious health conditions such as heart disease…
Read MoreChoose Refirement Rather Than Vintage Retirement! These 7 Questions Will Help You Find Your Direction
This January, I’ll start my 78th year. I’m part of a large aging population in America. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2030, all baby boomers like me will be older than 65…
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