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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

9 years ago

Want to Get the Most from Life After 60? Get Back to Nature!

We are living in strange times. For millions of years, our ancestors slept under the stars. We sleep in concrete boxes. Our ancestors hunted for food and battled starvation.

Our food comes to us and we battle obesity. Our ancestors lived in small communities of closely related individuals. We live in concrete jungles filled with strangers. Is it any wonder that we sometimes feel lonely and anxious? Read More

9 years ago

Practical Retirement Advice from Your Sixty and Me Sisters

The “experts” seem to have plenty to say about saving for retirement. But, when it comes to the everyday challenges and opportunities that retirees face, they are strangely silent. Fortunately, we have each other to learn from.

So, today, I would like to share some retirement advice from 20 of your Sixty and Me sisters. Then, I would like to ask you how you are approaching retirement.

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

9 years ago

How Small Talk Can Help You to Find Happiness After 60

Do you ever feel lonely, even though you are surrounded by people? Have you found it harder than you expected to find happiness after 60?

Things were much simpler a few thousand years ago. In a small tribe, everyone knows each other intimately. In a village, no man is an island and everyone understands his or her role. Read More

9 years ago

How to Move Beyond “Accidental Acquaintances” and Find True Friends After 60

Today, I want to get your opinion on something important. The question that I have is deceptively simple, but, it gets to the heart of what it means to fight loneliness after 60. What makes a true friend? Read More

9 years ago

How Getting Sweaty Could Help You to Live Longer

One of the best things that you can do to get the most from life after 60 is to get in great shape.

Even small things, like setting an egg-timer to remind yourself to get up and stretch every hour, can have a big impact on your body. Many people also find pleasure in gardening, strolling in the park or walking a dog. Read More

9 years ago

Give Yourself a Big Self-Esteem Boost by Accomplishing Small Tasks

How would you help a friend who is suffering from low self-esteem? Would you suggest that they take up a sport, try meditating or start writing down what they are good at?

There’s nothing wrong with these recommendations. In fact, every single one of them would help your friend to feel happier – but, only if they actually stuck with them. Read More

9 years ago

Feel Healthier, Look Better and Get Smarter After 60… for FREE!

What would you say if I told you that there was a way to feel healthier, find more energy, improve your intelligence and look better?

No, I’m not talking about a new gene therapy or magic anti-aging potion. My solution won’t cost you a penny. It you want to improve every aspect of your life, all you need to do is exercise. Read More

9 years ago

5 Ways to Celebrate the International Day of Happiness

Happy International Day of Happiness everyone! Today is an opportunity to celebrate one of the most basic, and important, human emotions – happiness.

To help you get your day off to a great start, we’ve compiled a list of 5 things that you can do to boost your positivity. We hope you enjoy them. Read More

9 years ago

The Importance of Finding and Expressing Your True Self

If there is one thing that I have learned from this community it’s that all of my Sixty and Me sisters are special. Inside each and every one of us is a unique and powerful spirit. We don’t always allow others to see it, but, it is there, waiting to be released.

So, today, I want to talk about the importance of finding and expressing your true self.

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

9 years ago

Helen Mirren Shares How She Stays in Shape in Just 12-Minutes a Day

Over the last several years, I’ve had the opportunity to talk with hundreds of baby boomer women about their happiness, health and financial security.

Through these conversations, I have come to realize that the single best thing you can do to have an amazing life after 60 is exercise regularly. Read More