January Book Reviews: 11 Titles to Spike Your Interest
As I write this blog, snow is whirling around my high-rise – our first real storm of the season. Our high temperature by Saturday will be zero. What a fun time to settle in your comfortable chair with an enjoyable read…
Read MoreTry Switching from Resolutions to I Want More of This! Lists and Watch What Happens
I’m not sure of the origin of the New Year’s resolution or how successfully this “tool” motivates others, but I do know the thought of it makes me bristle. Resolutions have always felt disciplinary and regulatory, and the idea of deprivation or denial…
Read MoreThe 10 Safest Countries to Travel as a Woman Over 50
Do you have the travel itch? Are you considering traveling solo to a new country? I have been traveling alone for several decades, and I don’t intend to stop exploring this world even as I get older. If you’re like me, you are well aware…
Read MoreHow Crafting Opens the Door to Creativity – No It’s Not Too Late to Begin at 60!
When I was young, I couldn’t draw so I didn’t consider myself “artistic.” Now that I’m over 60, I know there are many ways one can express oneself creatively. Yet overcoming the idea that I was a no-talent presented a high hurdle – especially since…
Read More50 Gift Ideas for 70th Birthday
Your 70th birthday is a big one! I experienced it already, so I know. The inevitable question is, “What gift would you like?” It will come as no surprise that my first wish was to have my sons and grandchildren all together…
Read More5 Effective Ways to Visualize Your Dreams in 2024
When it comes to manifesting your dream life after 60, few things work as consistently well as visualization. If it works so well, why do few people consciously apply this? And how can you go about visualizing your dreams into a more fulfilling reality…
Read MoreHobbies for Women Over 50 – Amazing Ideas from the Sixty and Me Community
One of the best things about life as we get older is that we finally have a little extra time to do the things we love. Having interesting hobbies keeps our minds and bodies active while we transition into our senior years. This is the time…
Read MoreWhat Are the Best Short Hairstyles for Older Women? (Video)
Denise McAdam is an expert on hairstyles for older women. Whether your hair is short or long, thick or thin, she knows exactly what to do to make you look your best. As our hair gets a little thinner with age – and I know about this phenomenon…
Read More3 Steps to Overcoming Anxiety
About 12 years ago, I was smack dab in the middle of an emotional nightmare. My family was going through a difficult time. I was filled with anxiety. I had difficulty sleeping and I couldn’t eat. I could not calm my mind down or relax…
Read MoreThe One Resolution That I Will Continue to Live By in 2024
A couple of years ago, I found myself in a phase of life that I considered to be stressful. I had recently made the decision to retire and was transitioning into that new schedule. My husband and I were building a second home at the beach…
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