Have You Always Wanted to Write a Book? Here’s How to Get Started!
Do you feel you have a book in you? Have you been secretly harbouring the dream of writing it down one day? Read More
Practical House Sitting Tips from a Female Road Warrior
We all know what babysitting is. Been there, done that. House sitting, though – what is it? Join us in discussion with Penelope Whiteley who knows all about this new trend that has been gaining popularity in recent years. Enjoy the show! Read More
6 Ways to Stay Positive This Winter
In many ways, this is a wonderful time of the year. After all, winter is a time for good books and warm fires, great conversations and new experiences. At the same time, when the weather turns cold and the sun refuses to shine, many of us find ourselves feeling low-energy… or even a little sad. If this sounds like you, you’ll love today’s video. In it, I offer 6 ways to stay positive this winter. Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More
Downsizing Can Be Fun! Lessons from Joyful Decluttering
Do you live in a beautiful clutter-free space? Many of us aspire to live in a stress-free, orderly home. We seriously undertake an occasional decluttering marathon. Read More
Relieve Travel Stress with This Technology Checklist
We take vacations to relax, get away from our everyday stress and reconnect with friends and loved ones. But sometimes the planning and prep for a vacation can feel like more work than it’s worth. Read More
Finding a Job After 60: 5 Tools That Can Help You Craft Your Personal Elevator Pitch
Ah, the elevator pitch. That magically concise statement of your background, experience and ambition, all neatly trimmed down to 30 seconds, which can, rendered persuasively, land you your next job. Read More
Reinvention After 60: My Experience with the Butterfly Theory of Personal Development
Not long ago I got an email from a reader of my blog, RealDelia. She shared a poem that she’d seen posted elsewhere on the Internet which used the metaphor of the butterfly’s chrysalis to describe those periods when we need to go inside ourselves to grow…
Read MoreHow to Identify and Embrace Your Inner Goddesses After 50
I am a typical earth mother – nurturing, a good listener, a therapist and a caregiver. In contrast, my close friend marches on Washington, travels to third world countries to fight for the preservation of environment and has tied herself to a tree to protest corporate greed Read More
Downsizing in Your 60s? 5 Powerful Reasons to Go on a “Home Diet”
It’s normal to accumulate stuff on our journey through life. Not only do we buy stuff, but our family, friends, career, interests and hobbies encourage us to get more stuff. Read More
Nourish Your Inner Project Manager Through Cooking
Recently, I spent a week at the house of my 86-year-old mother. I was there to help her to clear out her home in preparation for an imminent move to an independent living facility. Read More