Mercury Retrograde? What’s the Fuss All About?
Yesterday, I was on the phone with my sister, who lives and is quarantined in Buenos Aires. She was complaining that so many different things around the house needed fixing. As she was telling me about her broken electric oven…
Read MoreLet’s Embrace the Power of Positive Ageing!
You can be happier and healthier as you grow older by embracing positive ageing. Read More
Not All Retirement Stress is Bad – So, Throw Some Piranhas in the Fish Tank!
Almost all of us want to reduce the stress in our lives as we enter retirement. After decades of screaming kids, performance reviews, road rage and social pressure, we are finally ready to relax and take it easy a bit…
Read MoreWaiting Until Retirement to Find Your First Consulting Gig is a HUGE Mistake! 4 Ways to Start Early
In a previous article, I argued that announcing your retirement at work is one of the biggest financial mistakes that you can make. Not only can talking about your retirement result in lower compensation towards the end of your career, but, it can also limit your ability to work as a consultant, either for your ex-employer or one of the companies that you worked with in the past. Read More
5 Things I Learned about Meditation, Mindfulness and Myself from a One-Month Mindfulness Challenge
Do you meditate or take time each day to be more mindful and present in your life? Do you feel sometimes that your mind is over-loaded, and you just can’t focus? Do you feel anxious and stressed? Read More
How to Get Rid of Stuff When You Have a Hard Time Getting Rid of Stuff
Whenever I tell people about our minimalist lifestyle they invariably say they love the idea but have a hard time letting go of stuff. My partner and I don’t really get…
Read MoreAre You Ready for Boomer Bootcamp? You’d Better!
When we start a new job, we often go through a training program, in which we learn the essential skills for the challenges ahead. New military recruits go to base training. But what about recent retirees?
Read MoreHow to Fight Loneliness: Advice From 50 Real Women
Loneliness is a big issue for older women. With our children out of the house, many of the “automatic” relationships that supported us in the past are no longer available. In addition, many of us have gone through a divorce or lost our partner. So, today, I want to share some advice from 50 of […]
Read MoreI Am a Mother-in-Law! These 5 Tips Should Be a Reminder to Follow
Life is surely full of relationships. We are born the child in relationship to our parents, and we may simultaneously become someone’s brother or sister. In our extended family, we will likely have grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins. Read More
Downsizing After 60: Are You Surrounded by Too Much Stuff and Need to Let it Go?
Is your home filled with mementos and paperwork, or your closets stuffed with clothes? Are you or a person you live with a hoarder? Read More