5 Things to Do to Make the Most of Your Life After 60
There is so much to explore about this phase of life and what you still can do. What have you done so far with your life? What are your circumstances, dreams and wishes? Here are five things to do to make the most of your life after 60…
Read MoreWhere to Start So You Don’t Leave A Mess After You Die
Simona was despairing “I’ve been left such a mess, I can’t believe it! How do I even begin, when it’s the very last thing I want to do!” She was expressing her horror at the myriad of things she was having to deal with after her mother had died…
Read MoreAddressing the Myth of Aging (VIDEO)
When we were younger, our focus was on getting older. Whether it was being tall enough to get on a ride at a carnival, old enough to drive, old enough to enjoy a drink legally, or even old enough to have money of our own and call our own shots…
Read MoreThe Morning Show: How Do You Feel About This Thought-Provoking Drama?
I recently binged The Morning Show on Apple+, and I’m still processing how I feel about the characters and the storyline. Don’t get me wrong – I absolutely recommend it. There’s just so much to unpack…
Read More5 Reflections on Speaking Your Truth
Speaking your truth will surely piss some people off and that’s a good thing. It’s time now, in your boomer years, to live your life the way you want to – the way you feel – yet always, of course, with reason and kindness…
Read MoreHow Being a Curious Explorer Can Help You Thrive in Life After 60
A recent life crisis brought me to a point where I was second-guessing my whole existence. I wanted to live my life authentically in a way that reflected my true self. I began to be curious about the true “me” and what I really wanted…
Read MoreWhat Can We Do When Anger Shows Up?
This stage of life is hard sometimes. So much is changing, suddenly and simultaneously, internally and around us, and it’s difficult to process everything objectively. Sometimes, things happen that just make us mad. When someone makes an inappropriate joke about an age related aspect of our appearance, when we’re overlooked for a job opportunity or […]
Read MoreStop! Think of One Thing That Makes You Happy in Your 60s and Smile!
I saw a meme on Facebook last week with the following instruction: “think of one thing that makes you happy and smile.” Not, “think of something that makes you happy and makes you smile,” but “think of something that makes you happy… and then, smile!”
Read MoreWhy Having Adult Children Is Such a Different Experience
Have you ever stopped to think about how very odd it is to have children? It is, when you come to think about it, one of the most peculiar things we ever do. The decision to have children is an enormous leap in the dark, with very little control…
Read MoreCoping with Anxiety, Distress, Depression Caused by a Life-limiting Disease or Chronic Condition
Being diagnosed with a disease or condition that could change your life (and those close to you), often sends you on a rollercoaster of emotions. Usually, shock is the first hit along with fear and bewilderment…
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