The Art of War: Advice for Older Women in Business
“Business is war.” So says Kevin O’Leary, billionaire businessman and regular participant in the wildly successful U.S. TV program Shark Tank. About 25 hundred years ago, the Chinese sage Sun Tzu (pronounced “SUN Zuh”) wrote a classic military text…
Read MoreHow to Age Gracefully When You Are Highly Self-Critical (Find Out if You’re a Perfectionist)
According to the late Mr. Bowie, the process of graceful aging brings one to become their authentic self. Have you been your authentic self? Since we are all in this together, I’ll volunteer that I have been too concerned about the assessments of others…
Read MoreWhy a Bed-Time Ritual Can Bring You a Goodnight Sleep
If the mere thought of sleep is keeping you awake at night, you’re not alone. In the United States, it is estimated that between 50-70 million people suffer from sleep disorders that affect their quality of sleep and ultimately, their overall health and well-being…
Read MoreThe Importance of Rituals: For Comfort in Grief and Every Day
Rituals are actions that symbolically connect us to something that is meaningful. They can be comforting and can help us express feelings, bring about a sense of closure, or keep an important part of the past alive. Rituals mark time as well as create time…
Read MoreCarpe Diem: Have You Ever Thought of Getting a Cargo Van or RV? (Part One)
This year, the film Nomadland won three academic awards. Here is a description of the film: “A woman in her 60s, after losing everything in the Great Recession, embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad.”
Read MoreWhat You Might Not Know About Diabetes Prevention
Of course, I said YES! when I was asked by the Wellness Director of our local YMCA if I might be interested in training to be a lifestyle coach for a new program they are going to offer. It’s one on Diabetes Prevention. Knowing that I have facilitated…
Read More4 Best Smartphones for Seniors
For years, many older Americans used cell phones solely to talk and text with their friends and family members. In fact, some of them still use their phones primarily for these purposes. But, in recent years, older Americans have begun to rely on their cell phones for other reasons. More and more seniors are purchasing […]
Read More6 Books for Lazy Summer Days (VIDEO)
During the summer months, we hear lots of chatter about “beach reads.” Those light, uncomplicated books where we skip through the pages. We don’t have to work hard to focus on characters and plot lines. Sometimes, that’s exactly the type of book…
Read MoreUnexpected Friendships Are Everywhere, Waiting to Be Found
A lot of people, I find, have a close friend who does not make sense. Someone who just doesn’t ‘fit’ with other aspects of their life, and no one from outside can quite understand why they are friends at all. Such friendships can be especially meaningful…
Read MoreCan We Truly Reconnect with Lost Moments from the Past
Lockdown has afforded all of us an opportunity to reflect on who we are, what our priorities are, and what we’d like to change in our lives. I have some good friends here in London, for example, who just got married after being together for 32 years…
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