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Exhausted by Dieting but Still Want to Eat Better? What Women Over 60 Need to Know

By Cassie Christopher February 12, 2022

The reason women over 60 struggle to make healthy eating choices is because the solution to “fixing” eating sets you up for failure. Attempts to eat less, eliminate “bad” foods and tightly control what goes in your mouth are the hallmarks…

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3 Ways to Adopt a Growth Mindset in Retirement

By Cyn Meyer February 07, 2022

In today’s world, it seems like the older you get, the more you’re told that age is a limitation. We hear (or tell ourselves) things like “you’re too old for that,” “you don’t need to learn new things anymore,” or “you can’t do that now…

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Are You a Carrot, an Egg, or a Cup of Coffee?

By Cindy Boatman January 26, 2022

Perhaps you’ve heard or read a version of the story related to the title of this article. In the story, a dejected daughter tells her mother how difficult her life is with one problem after another, and how she just wants to give up. The mother takes her daughter…

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Joyful Living on Your New Year’s Resolutions? First Consider Your Emotional Residue

By Kay Van Norman January 14, 2022

If you made New Year’s resolutions this year, was one of them to experience more joy? Take a moment to consider your resolutions. Whether a list of “always there” goals or brand-new ideas for positive change, chances are the desire for a more joyful…

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Only Say Nice Things to Yourself in 2022!

By Sheena Nancy Sarles January 08, 2022

Words and thoughts have their own energy, including self-talk. Everything you think and say affects your personal vibration and the way you feel. Gratitude is the best attitude. Now that we are over 60, it’s time to stop the negative self-talk habits…

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Will 2022 Be the Year of the Older Woman?

By Marcia Smalley January 06, 2022

The start of the year is a popular time to reflect. So, I’m inclined to be a little philosophical as we greet 2021 while pulling ourselves out of the abyss of the past year and catching our collective breath. I know there’s nothing…

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6 Mindful Strategies to Begin and End Your Day with Positivity and Purpose

By T. Kari Mitchell December 20, 2021

Have you ever wondered how to sustain feelings of joy and peace? What are the long-term advantages of living life affirmatively? Mindset and attitude are critical. Your thoughts and words have power and can help set the tone…

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How to Deal with Estranged Family During the Holidays

By Marie Morin December 19, 2021

Family estrangement for women in their 60s is more common than you think. About 70 million people in the United States report experiencing estrangement from one or more family members. For some, estrangement is a choice due to self-preservation…

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3 Tips for Staying Positive Despite the Restrictions

By Patrick O'Malley December 13, 2021

I want to share three quick tips with you to help you stay positive over the coming months. Whether you are in lockdown, concerned about the possibility of future restrictions, or just missing family or friends that you can’t see in person…

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Preventing a Health Setback from Becoming a New Health Set-Point

By Kay Van Norman December 11, 2021

Like so many people around the world, my husband and I battled Covid for several weeks. We’re both healthy with no pre-existing conditions except being over 65, but it was a tough couple of weeks when we both ended up with pneumonia as well…

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