5 Ways That Travel Can Cultivate a Sense of Inner Peace and Joy
At the beginning of this year, I decided to go on a journey to Bhutan with a stop-over in New Delhi for two days. To test my grit and strengthen my will, I set a challenge every year around my birthday in mid-autumn. I plant yet another seed in my arsenal of things I might do to bring more joy and peace to my life…
Read More4 Ways Balance Exercises Can Change Your Life After 50
In my experience, most older adults don’t think about the importance of balance exercises until they have a scare. Perhaps, like me, they experience a fall. Or, maybe they see an older relative struggling to stay independent because of his or her lack of balance. Read More
How to Push Yourself Out of Your Comfort Zone After 60
A few years ago, I made a vow to get out of my comfort zone. I was in my late 60s and had been observing a close friend so ensconced in her routine that if anything went slightly awry she became completely undone. Read More
Learning How to Accept Yourself, No Matter What the Mirror Reflects
It took me a while to realize I was not a natural beauty.
The first inkling came when I was 11 years old. I figured out how to maneuver the mirrors in the bathroom to get a look at my profile. I was horrified. My nose had far too many bumps. My lips stuck out and a layer of fat marred my hopes of a chiseled sharp chin line. Read More
Stop Living in the Past! Embrace Your Age and Your Stage of Life
I truly do not know how to live in the past, save for my loving and happy memories and the lessons I learned along the way. I review these in my mind when I am reminded. Other than that, I have no time to waste on the past. Read More
Fashion Tips for Women Over 60: What to Wear to a Casual Dinner
You’ve been invited to a casual dinner with friends. It’s going to be a great time. You love their company, and you enjoy laughing and chatting over good food and a few glasses of wine.
But what are you going to wear? Read More
What Are the Latest Gadgets for Dogs and Cats? You May Be Surprised!
Have you said no to having a pet despite really wanting one? Or do you turn down invitations to fun events to avoid leaving your furry friend alone at home too long? Read More
14 Ways to Reinvent Yourself After Your Career Ends
How does someone unimagine your job for you? To put it simply: they fire you, downsize you, lay you off (what does that mean exactly?), outsource you, or let you go (where did I go?). Read More
4 Ways That Pushing Yourself Can Change Your Life After 60
For the last year or so, I’ve been a little scattered with a few too many things on my plate and I let my overall fitness suffer. So, getting back into shape was definitely on my to-do list this year. Read More
Give Yourself a Big Self-Esteem Boost by Accomplishing Small Tasks
How would you help a friend who is suffering from low self-esteem? Would you suggest that they take up a sport, try meditating or start writing down what they are good at?
There’s nothing wrong with these recommendations. In fact, every single one of them would help your friend to feel happier – but, only if they actually stuck with them. Read More