I’m Starting to Think of Myself as a 1943 Ford
Lately, I’ve been looking at getting older a little differently. I don’t see it as something slipping away anymore. I’ve started to think of it more like a 1943 Ford – still standing, still running, but with a few parts that have needed attention along the way. If I take inventory, I’ve had my share of work done. There’s a screw in my knee from a skiing accident back in…
Read MoreBhaya Soul – Halong Bay’s First Wellness ‑ Inclusive Cruise
My partner and I left the chaos of Hanoi for Tuần Châu Harbor in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. At the dedicated departure lounge, we sipped tea with real ginger and picked a scent to personalize our room (I chose rosemary orange). A Chinese violin crooned as we stepped aboard…
Read MoreWhy Everything Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect All the Time
Let’s talk about your perfectionism. I know it’s there, because you’re interested enough in improving something about your life that you’re visiting this wonderful website! But if you want to lead a happy life, you need to accept less than perfection…
Read MoreThe Gift of the Revoked Driver’s License: Quality Time
When the family doctor rescinded my 80-year old Dad’s driver’s license, my siblings and I were relieved. It may sound cruel, but his GP did our family a great service. Dad’s growing dementia had become an issue and his eyesight was failing…
Read MoreWhy Do We Continue Indulging in Toxic Behaviors and Relationships?
It occurred to me, as I was watching a television program, that I was fussing about the behavior of the characters. I thought to myself, Why am I still watching this show when the characters get on my nerve? Why do I keep watching it? How is it that I haven’t turned it off? And that’s how this particular reflection…
Read MoreCreate a Mental Blueprint of Your Dream Lifestyle
When it comes to creating your dream lifestyle after 60, what’s the first thing you do? If you’re like many people from our generation, you may immediately jump into physical action. This often involves working hard, staying busy, and a lot of multitasking. From the outside, it may look like you are making progress and accomplishing a lot…
Read More3 Surprising Late-Night Snacks to Help You Get Better Sleep
If you’re like many of us, you’re a little hungry when bedtime rolls around. Although you know you shouldn’t eat a big meal just before retiring for the night, you need something in your tummy before you can fall asleep. Whether your bedtime is closer to 8pm or 2am, choosing the wrong snack can keep you from getting the sleep you need…
Read More8 Hair Colour for Older Women Mistakes… And How to Fix Them!
You know it when it happens because you start to look washed out and tired – your hair colour isn’t working. To say it isn’t flattering is probably an understatement. Are the things you’re doing to hide the grey hairs aging you? That’s not the way it’s supposed to be. Is the color you are using designed to make you look…
Read MoreThe Best Morning Skincare Routine for Women Over 60: Simple Habits for Energy, Skin, and Style
The best morning skincare routines for women over 60 don’t have to be complicated or expensive. Actually, the simpler the better. Adopting a few consistent steps in the morning can help your skin feel hydrated, feel softer, and sit better under makeup (if you wear makeup)…
Read More3 Ways to Incorporate Ancient Bathing Rituals in Your Beauty Routine After 60
There is a certain ripeness that comes with age that can only blossom when nourished properly, inside and out. Apart from having a grateful, loving mindset every day despite life’s numerous challenges, and a vital body to support our adventures…
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