Do You Still Think You’re Beautiful?
In our youth too many of us thought ourselves unattractive. Now, at this stage of our lives, when we look back on photos of our teenage years – wearing those scandalous miniskirts, tube tops with bell bottoms, crowned by long straggly or wild hair – we think…
Read MoreWhat I Learned About Getting Out of My Own Way in 2024
This time of year we assess and reassess who we are, what we’ve done, and what we want. We review our dreams and measure them against where we are now. This reflection often throws me into the spin cycle – the drama of focusing on what I lack…
Read MoreWhy Wear Shoes That Hurt Your Feet? Make the Switch to Minimal Shoes!
When I was still working in an office, my favorite shoes were a pair of short black cowboy boots with a 2-inch heel and a pointy toe. Wore them all the time, despite the niggling knee pain I experienced while doing so. It didn’t occur…
Read MoreUncover Your Travel Personality: Let the Enneagram Guide Your Next Adventure
Do you feel drawn to some places while others leave you uninspired? Your personality plays a huge role in how you experience travel. Understanding it can help you choose the perfect destination, whether you’re exploring for fun or planning…
Read MoreOverstimulated Grandkids: 4 Practical Tips to Help Ease the Situation
The holidays are behind us, and you may think that the inappropriate behavior of your grandchildren is a thing of the past as well. Unfortunately, the tantrums they threw over a toy they didn’t get from Santa…
Read MoreWriting New Life Chapters After 60
Who is the feisty you in 15-20 years? As we journey through life, it’s natural to reflect on our past and ponder the future. If you’re approaching or have surpassed 60, we sometimes overlook the extent of the number of years ahead of us. The next 20-25 years…
Read MoreDon’t Let Inflation Keep You from Eating Healthily
Many of us are feeling the squeeze rampant inflation puts on food budgets. Those of us on fixed incomes may feel it more acutely than others. To give you an idea of the pressures we are facing, food prices have spiked more than 13 percent over the past year…
Read MoreThe Joy of Skip-Gen Travel, Pitfalls and All
I had planned the trip for three years. I had the train tickets. The rental car. Hotel reservations. Non-refundable tickets for a musical, a lobster dinner cruise, and a whale-watching tour. All four granddaughters were super excited: we were going to Prince Edward Island…
Read MoreResolve for the New Year: Take 3 Steps Today to Get Your Money’s Worth from Your Financial Advisor
Make a resolution to move forward right now with three steps to understand what you pay your financial advisor. It’s easier to understand your costs when they are broken down into specific items. With your financial health at stake, now is the time to look at the forest…
Read MoreHow Should It Feel When You Do Balance Exercises?
Do you feel that your balance is not as good as it used to be? Do you sometimes feel unsteady and find yourself looking at the ground when you walk?
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