Does Owning and Caring for Less Stuff Mean Less Stress?
I’ve always been somewhat of a minimalist myself, so my own experiences probably aren’t a good representation of the whole. After all, me being more comfortable and less agitated when my living space is small and devoid of clutter…
Read More5 Mistakes Boomer Women Often Make on the Road to Happiness – and 3 Things You Can Do Instead
Before I made an intentional decision at the beginning of this year to wake up every day with joy, I thought about mistakes that women make on the road to happiness. I began to draw a considerable list of no-nos – thinking patterns that produce adverse…
Read MoreDon’t Wait for the Perfect Moment – Make Your Moments Perfect
The older I get, the more I believe the adage “happiness is an inside job.” Life doesn’t seem to generously dish up the thrills and emotional highs it once did when I was part of a greater social scene and professional community. And in talking with my woman friends…
Read MoreHow to Cope with the Suicide of a Loved One
Although suicide isn’t a subject most of us like to talk about, the fact is that September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is an issue that has been occupying my mind for more than five decades. It all began when I was 10 years old…
Read MoreA 21-Day Journey to Unlock the Power of Gratitude
How often have you wondered what your life would look and feel like if you could magically bottle up a moment’s worth of joy and fulfillment to experience all the time? Some will say this is not possible. What if it is? In my personal life experiences, coupled with over a decade of research into […]
Read More4 Ways to Combat Family Caregiver Workforce Discrimination
Six in ten family caregivers are employed, the majority work full time. Surprisingly, 25 percent of family caregivers are Millennials. According to Met Life, in the U.S. alone, employers incur $13.4 billion per year in added health care costs…
Read MoreGarden Inspiration – Have You Discovered Gardening During the Pandemic?
If you’ve unearthed a hidden passion for gardening during the pandemic, you won’t be alone. Indeed, numerous studies have revealed that people of all ages have woken up to the attraction of planting and caring for all things green, and the suggestion…
Read MoreHelping Our Aging Parents with Their Finances
Have you talked with your elderly parents about their financial situation yet? They may have initiated a conversation, or you may have, either way it can feel awkward. But it is helpful to ensure our parents’ well-being, safety from scammers…
Read MoreWant to Feel Relevant After 60? Serve on a School Board
Community service is a great way to put to use our six decades of wisdom, and typically any locality will offer plenty of opportunities for volunteers of all ages. But if you want to really amp up your impact, consider rolling your volunteering energy…
Read MoreThoughts of Winter 2021 Give Me PTSD! How I’m Planning to PREPARE for the Months Ahead
As the daylight begins to shorten and the evenings have a crisper feel to the air, I realize I have some symptoms of PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Winter is coming, and Covid-19 variants are now looming to threaten our ability to get out and about…
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