The Stress-Eating Connection: Exploring the Effects of Stress on Emotional Eating
Stress is a pervasive aspect of modern life, and its impact on our eating habits can be profound. For many of us, stress often triggers the urge to turn to food for comfort or relief, leading to a behavior known as emotional eating. In this article…
Read MoreHow I Went from Downsizing to Minimalism
I began my downsizing journey many years ago. I found that it is more of an ongoing process than an event. Even though there were many events within the process, it was always focused around the removal of things. All of those cherished possessions…
Read MoreWhen Gardening Is Your Passion, Grow Veggies Indoors!
For city dwellers, having a vegetable garden may seem like a pie in the sky. However, growing veggies indoors can be done and is actually a lot easier than most people think – it’s a phenomenal, low-maintenance alternative to nurturing an actual outdoor…
Read MoreTechnology Tales – the Continuous Glucose Monitor
In the realm of health and wellness, new tech is always emerging to provide insight into our inner workings. One such innovation that has gained popularity, and some controversy, is the continuous glucose monitor (CGM)…
Read MoreTwo Ideas for Giving Tuesday
I bet you have heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but are you familiar with Giving Tuesday? Created in 2012, Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that takes place on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States. It encourages people…
Read More5 Ways to Balance Your Losses with Gains After 60
You may think that most of your challenges are behind you, but the natural progression of life dictates that unexpected things will happen to you as you age. Few people are ready, as they reach 60, for the onslaught of physical and neurological…
Read MoreWill I Need Sticky Notes or a Planner to Get Me Through the Year?
It’s nearly December. Around this time of year, I start thinking about what planner, and therefore planning system, I’ll use in January in order to appear organized in the new year. But I hate planners. They’re too confining…
Read More5 Tips to Reduce Stress and Thrive This Holiday Season!
The holiday season is one full of emotions: joy, laughter, and love, but also stress, grief, loneliness, and busyness. It’s a time of celebrations and events where sweet goodies abound. It’s a season of baking and cooking all of the treasured family…
Read MoreMake Your Eyes Sparkle with This Eye Care Routine
“Your eyes are the window to your soul” is a famous saying that has been attributed to Shakespeare, Leonardo DaVinci and the philosopher Cicero. Whatever the origins of this well-known quote, throughout history we have been aware that our eyes…
Read MoreMoving to a New Home Later in Life: Senior Living Options
As noted in an earlier Sixty and Me blog in this series, your health status may be the deciding factor in the location for your next move. After getting input from trusted medical professionals and your family, think about what you’ll need in a living situation…
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