Sweet Sleep and Dreams – And the Benefits
I’ve had a book on the bedside table for a year or so, slowly reading it chapter by chapter. I started and finished many other books in the meantime, but this one was not to be hurried through. The book, Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams…
Read More8 Ways to Define Your Vision of Success as You Add Yet Another Year Over 60
As we approach the year end, it is a good time to examine, redefine, or re-set your personal vision of success. Or as my teenage grandson says to me, “How’s it going, Gran?” December brings a myriad of deep, personal emotions…
Read MoreThe Joy of the Thanksgiving Stories
Ever since my childhood, Thanksgiving has been my favorite holiday. It was a time for us all to come together to share stories and connect. I recall my mother spending several weeks preparing for the festivities…
Read MoreHave You Swallowed a Poison Pill in Your Relationships?
Have you ever been so angry or upset with someone and then realized that they either had no idea what upset you OR they acted like they either didn’t care or didn’t notice that you were upset?
Read MoreIt’s Never Too Early to Prep for the New Year
It is official it is almost next year. On a most perfect New England fall day as my car’s heated seats warmed my soul, I slowed down at a sharp bend in the road. At that moment, bright orange leaves, framed in gold clouds took my breath away…
Read MoreBoo! Don’t Let Retirement Planning Scare You!
As children we were easily scared by a ghoulish costume, a haunted house, or a truly ghastly ghost story, especially during the Autumn season when the days are getting shorter and the nights longer. Then we grew up and realized that there are more scary…
Read MoreWhat If a “Little Crazy” Is Just What You Need?
The season of fall stirs up our love-hate relationship with change. After this particular topsy-turvy summer, we’d love to return to some familiar and comfortable routines. But as the days are shorter and the nights are longer, fall reminds us…
Read More10 Autumn Aspirations to Help You Get More from Life After 60
So it’s Autumn, season of mists and something somethings, as the poet says. (No, he doesn’t but that’s the best I can do). It is therefore time for this creaky post 60 writer to think about drawing up my list of new year resolutions…
Read MoreRecognizing and Treating Depression in Older Adults
Everyone experiences the occasional blues or lethargy. But if feelings of sadness or tiredness occur more often than not, do not ignore them. It is important to pay attention to how long these emotional waves last, as they may signal…
Read MoreWhy Rebounding Is the Perfect Exercise in Tough Times
As a psychotherapist of 30 years, I’ve accumulated a toolbox of mood boosters and self-care skills that are tried and true. And they have come in handy since the pandemic started! My general philosophy, both clinically and in life…
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