Inspiration

Most of us are familiar with goals and goal-making. For many of us, setting goals is an integral part of achievement and success. As we age, new goals begin or older ones are reviewed through a mid-life career change, personal…

Have you ever made a resolution you didn’t keep? I know I have. Maintaining resolutions can be challenging. Research suggests that around 8% to 10% of people actually achieve their New Year’s resolutions. Does it stop you from making resolutions?

When I became a hospice volunteer, I imagined – considering my background as a reporter and writer – that I might be able to help people who wanted to write or record their life stories. I thought it would help people make sense…

Are you seeking ways to stay physically fit? Stimulate your mind? Or connect with like-minded individuals? Are you looking for enjoyable and fulfilling activities to stay active and engaged? As we age, maintaining a vibrant and healthy lifestyle…

It’s that time of year again. Everyone is talking about their New Year’s resolutions. Lose weight, get fit, and save money are the most popular. Yet, despite our good intentions, only a tiny percentage of us will actually achieve our goals…

It didn’t seem possible that, at the age of 63, I would become a model. I had done some modelling much earlier in my life when I was in my 20s and early 30s. I was one of the first generation of plus size models and had such fun doing photo shoots…

Baggage comes in all shapes and sizes – it can be excess weight, low self-esteem, dysfunctional relationships, depression, anxiety – the options are endless. We all think we should have life sorted by the time we get to 60…

When you look into the future of your life, how do you perceive it? As you look ahead to 2024, are you excited by the prospects of manifesting your dreams into a new reality, or do you dread another 12 months? It’s understandable that…

What better time than the start of a new year to envision new possibilities! Most of us get ready by buying a planner or a calendar. Empty pages filled with promise. But there’s another way to prepare for the year ahead. You can ask the counterpart…

It’s an expression we’ve all heard and probably have said more than a few times. First comes a long string of annoying circumstances or stubborn challenges, repeated frustrations or just plain foolishness. Then the punchline: “Oh, I could write a book…