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Margaret Manning is the founder of Sixty and Me. She is an entrepreneur, author and speaker. Margaret is passionate about building dynamic and engaged communities that improve lives and change perceptions. Margaret can be contacted at margaret@sixtyandme.com

Latest Posts By Margaret Manning

7 years ago

Cultivate a Positive Attitude by Learning to Give Genuine Compliments

After decades looking after other people, it’s easy to feel a little lost. Fortunately, there are simple things you can do to develop a positive attitude in your 50s or 60s. One of the most effective of these is giving genuine compliments. Read More

7 years ago

How to Get Better Sleep After 60: Creating Your Very Own Sleep Sanctuary

Let’s take a minute to imagine life 10,000 years ago. It’s sunset, and while you don’t have a watch, you know that it’s time to sleep. Over the course of the last hour, the sun has gently descended behind the mountains, turning the sky from blue to yellow to red to purple. There are dangers in the night, but, you feel safe in your cave, surrounded by your family. Read More

7 years ago

Shining in Your 60s, Picking a Cruise and 3 Unexpected Health Tips

I hope that you are having a wonderful day! This morning, I have some fantastic articles to share. First, we will discuss how to stop comparing yourself to others so that you can really shine in your 60s or better. Then, we will go through 8 tips for choosing the perfect cruise. We also have an article with 3 unexpected health tips. And this is just the beginning! 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

7 years ago

How to Take Control and Live a Truly Independent Life

One of the best things about getting a little older is that you (usually) have more freedom than at other points in your life. But, having freedom is not enough… you have to actually use your freedom if you want to build a happier, more independent life. So, today, I’d like to offer my own perspective on this and share an article by one of our bloggers, Joy Harmon, on the joys of independent living. 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

7 years ago

Dancing, Saving and Losing Weight After 60

I hope that you are having a wonderful day! As I write to you, the snow is falling outside, but, I am tucked up, all cozy, with a cup of Earl Grey tea. This really is a wonderful season! Today, I have some great articles to share. First, we’ll talk about the benefits (both physical and mental) of dancing after 60. Then, I will give some advice for getting more from your savings. We also have an article that focuses on how to maintain a healthy weight at any age. And, this is just the beginning! 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

7 years ago

6 Sleep Killing Foods, Making Friends and Building Muscle

I hope that you are having a wonderful day! Today, I have some important articles to share. First, we’ll discuss 6 foods that may be negatively impacting your sleep. Then, we’ll talk about the art of making friends after 60. We also have an article on how to build muscle at any age. And this is just the beginning! 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

7 years ago

Want to Sleep Better? Stop Consuming these 6 Things Before Bed

As with so many aspects of aging, it’s easy to blame our poor sleep patterns on our bodies. I reality, there are plenty of simple things we can do to sleep better after 60. In this article, I’ll explain how what you eat in the hours before bed may be keeping you up at night. Read More

7 years ago

Love Your Curves! 5 Fashion Tips for Women of All Shapes and Sizes (Video)

As you know, I’m all about breaking aging and beauty stereotypes. And, one of the stereotypes that bugs me the most is the idea that you have to be a certain shape or size to dress fashionably. What nonsense! So, in today’s video, I want to encourage all of the women in our community – and especially the curvy women, like me – to embrace clothes that make them feel like a million bucks. Here are 5 fashion tips for women of all shapes and sizes. Enjoy the show! 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

7 years ago

How to Find the Meaning of (Your) Life After 60

What is the meaning of life? Like a shadow, this question follows us through our lives, even if we never turn around to see it. We all want to feel like our lives count for something. We want to know that all this was not just a cosmic accident. Read More

7 years ago

Happiness Isn’t Complicated! 8 Simple Pleasures to Enjoy After 60

If I were to ask you “What would make you happier?” what would you say? Would you talk about having more money? Or, would you focus on your desire to build closer relationships with your friends and family members? If you think that happiness comes from the big things in life, you’re not alone. To some extent, I think we all believe this. But, today, I want to argue the opposite… that happiness comes from enjoying the simple pleasures in life. I hope that you enjoy today’s video! 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