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4 years ago

Could Finding Self-Acceptance Be the Greatest Gift of Aging?

As a 66-year-old woman, I’m facing the challenges all aging women face – not only the physical challenges caused simply by wear and tear, but emotional ones that have to do with getting older in a world where aging stigma exists…

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4 years ago

The Myth of Physical Beauty (VIDEO)

Growing up we all heard the phrase, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” This means beauty is subjective and represents different things to different people. But what about physical beauty? How does a radically diverse perception of physical beauty…

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4 years ago

How to Feel Wealthy in Retirement

We all have been led to believe that our lives would be so much happier if we were wealthy. The dictionary definition of wealth means to have an abundance of money or possessions. Many books have been written with titles such as How to Get Rich…

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4 years ago

Are You Using the Power of Selective Focus to Reach Your Goals After 60?

Do you ever find yourself behind on projects, fielding interruptions and distractions that make it difficult for you to finish? Do you find it difficult, at times to find your focus – especially when there are so many things that need attention?

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4 years ago

The Power of Acceptance in Everyday Life

Acceptance of what is, of our current reality, whether on a personal, societal or even a global level, is often challenging. Health issues, familial situations or financial concerns often loom large in our day-to-day lives, causing worry and stress – neither of which is good for us nor does anything to resolve unpleasant situations. How […]

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4 years ago

How Nature Can Make Life More Enjoyable After 60

Ahh, spring! The days get longer, the frogs are singing their songs in the evening. The first sprouts bring hope and inspiration and show the power of hope and perseverance. The growth continues. The grasses get taller…

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4 years ago

Dealing with Fear After Falling Face Forward on the Pavement

On a recent brisk walk with my husband, I fell face forward on the pavement. Nothing tripped me or could be blamed for this fall, but I went down. My hands and hip took the brunt of the fall, but thankfully nothing was broken or seriously hurt…

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4 years ago

Continuing to Push Through Anxiety After 50

There has not been a day in my life where I have not woken up to some level of anxiety since I was five years old. I’m 60. There are varying levels of it, depending on what’s going on in my life or what might be on the schedule for that particular…

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4 years ago

The 4-Step Secret Formula for Creating a Powerful Second Act

Is there a second act in you? Perhaps even a third? At this age, we all know that the definition of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result…”

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4 years ago

5 Things to Do to Make the Most of Your Life After 60

There is so much to explore about this phase of life and what you still can do. What have you done so far with your life? What are your circumstances, dreams and wishes? Here are five things to do to make the most of your life after 60…

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