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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

8 years ago

Getting to a Healthy Weight is All About One Choice

Like many of you, I stopped thinking about what other people think of my weight a long time ago. At the same time, I do want to get to (and stay at) a healthy weight so that I can enjoy the best years of my life. I want to have the energy, flexibility and balance to travel, dance and explore. Do you feel the same? If so, you will enjoy Peg Doyle’s latest article for Sixty and Me. In it, she talks about the one choice that all of us face when trying to get to a healthy weight. 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

8 years ago

Are Distractions Preventing You From Finding Happiness After 60?

Is your desire for instant gratification preventing you from finding happiness in your 60s or better? Are you shopping for positivity in all the wrong places? These are the questions that will guide today’s discussion. Read More

8 years ago

Life After 60 is Like a Garden: 3 Ways to Make Yours Flourish

In many ways, life after 60 is like a garden; getting the most from it requires preparation, care and love. I can’t tell you how much this concept, as recently covered by our fabulous blogger, Robin Griffiths, resonates with me. I hope that you enjoy her 3 suggestions for flourishing in your 60s and better. And, please also check out our other inspiring and useful articles below. 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

8 years ago

3 Unexpected Ways Meditation is a Key to Happiness After 60

Despite the common stereotypes, people over 60 are busy. We are always on the move. And, when we do finally have a moment of silence, we rush to fill it with a thousand small distractions. Did you know that the average person checks their phone 110 times per day? 110 times! Read More

8 years ago

Understanding Hairstyles for Women Over 60 Starts with These Questions

One of the most common requests that I get from the women in our community is to interview a professional stylist on the topic of hairstyles for women over 60. So, I have finally decided to make good on this request. In the coming months, I’m going to make it my mission to find a globally recognized expert to help us understand this topic. But, first, I need your help! Read More

8 years ago

Want to Start a Business After 60? Ask Yourself these 5 Questions First!

Women over 60 have a strong independent streak. When we were younger, we used the word “freedom” carelessly. In many ways, it defined our lifestyle. We were free to wear bohemian clothing, free to travel where the wind took us and free to choose unconventional lifestyles. Read More

8 years ago

Do You Love to Travel by Train? What Was the Best Train Trip You Ever Took?

I love trains. I always have. Since I was first introduced to trains as a little girl, they have always been surrounded by a magical energy force in my mind. It’s not just their raw power that excites me. Instead, what I love is the fact that trains are portals to exciting new worlds. Read More

8 years ago

68 Fun Hobby Ideas from Your Sixty and Me Sisters

One of the best things about being a part of a community like ours is that we all get to learn from each other. And, since life after 60 is all about discovering (or rediscovering) your passions, today, I thought that I would share a list of 68 fun hobbies that the women in our community came up with. I’d also love it if you could add to this list! 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

8 years ago

Book of the Week: “All the Light We Cannot See” – A Wartime Story with Haunting Imagery and Complex Characters

When I started reading All the Light We Cannot See, it was hard for me to ponder the places, the characters or even pay attention to the story. For several short chapters, I was simply lost in the magic of the words. Read More

8 years ago

Is it Better to be Right or Happy? The Answer May Surprise You!

By the time we reach our 60th birthday, it’s natural to have well-formed opinions about the world. Many of us have strong political and religious views. Others have well-formed opinions about the sports teams that we support, the causes that we contribute to and the communities in which we live. Read More