Finding Happiness at Any Age Depends on These 6 Things
As Dalai Lama once said, “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” Throughout life, we experience ups and downs with happiness. According to a recent study, happiness often declines from young adulthood through middle age…
Read MoreHow to Deal with Having an Estranged Adult Child
Mothering is filled with both blessings and pain. Not too long ago, one of my children was estranged from me. It was not how I envisioned a relationship with an adult child. At the time, I wasn’t completely sure where she was living and had no reliable way to contact her…
Read MoreHow Meditation Can Improve Your Energy
It is easy to feel run down and low in energy in our fast-paced society. This blog post will discuss how meditation can improve energy levels and make you feel more present and alert. It will also provide some tips for getting started with meditation…
Read MoreStaying Social After 60: How to Make Someone’s Day by Watching for Opportunities to Connect
What’s the first thing you do every morning? I used to stretch, touch my toes and take a few deep breaths. Now I instinctively reach for my iPhone to see what new disaster looms on the horizon. And so the day begins…
Read MoreMy Favorite Cemetery Travel Books
Autumn. A time for pumpkin picking, hayrides, apple cider – and exploring cemeteries. There’s an energizing crispness in the air, and the cooler temperatures are perfect for long walks. In fact, taphophiles (cemetery enthusiasts) will tell you…
Read MoreHow to Use the Power of Words to Make You Feel Fabulous at 60 Plus!
When was the last time you whispered “sweet somethings” to yourself? How often do you praise and speak happily about the majesty and beauty of YOU? How much is your inner self dialogue loving, supportive, encouraging, compassionate…
Read More“Why Did I Walk Into This Room?” and Other Things We Forget After 60
You know that awful moment when you’re standing in the middle of the living room, wondering, “Why am I here?” No, not the existential “Why am I here?” as in your reason for living, but the more ordinary “Why did I just walk into this room?”
Read MoreIt Takes More than Mindset to Achieve Your Goals
When I first heard the word mindset in my daughter’s elementary classroom, the teacher explained that teaching children how to have a growth mindset makes them open to learning and growing. Over the years, I had heard the term many times…
Read MoreBest Ways to Relieve Neck and Shoulder Pain from Computer Use
Do you spend hours at your computer every day? If so, you’re probably familiar with the pain and tension that can build up in your neck and shoulders. This blog post will discuss some of the best ways to relieve neck and shoulder pain…
Read MoreWe Need to Talk About the Most Important Human Skill
As a psychotherapist and podcaster, I thought I had pretty much mastered the art of conversation. Sure, I knew I had a couple of bad habits, like interrupting and repeating myself, and I’ve had clients get confused at my…
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