What Can You Do at Every Meal to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease?
You may be thinking, “Well, this is an easy question. Simply reduce or eliminate the amount of saturated and hydrogenated fats, refined sugars, and total calories you consume at a meal,” and you would be right, and we should all work to achieve…
Read MoreDreaming of Your Next Big Trip? Get Ready with a Travel Journal
As we ease out of winter – at last! – I’m dreaming of travel. Maybe you are too? Whether far away or close to home, we can add to the experience by keeping a travel journal. Even if you never read it again, writing while far from home can help us more deeply appreciate those special…
Read MoreI Never Want a Purpose Again! …I Want Meaning
“Purpose? I never want another purpose,” a recent retiree told me. “I’ve had enough.” We both laughed. After some conversation, she said she was open to a different word – meaning. Can you feel the difference? For many of us, the notion of purpose feels restrictive and full of obligation for good reasons…
Read MoreIt’s Not Too Late to Start Again, Even If It Feels Uncomfortable
I’m currently in India and have been here for three weeks. It feels like a long time, yet in the grand scheme of things, three weeks is nothing. I arrived in the laid-back state of Kerala in the south-west of India. I remember sitting in my Uber from the airport, trying to pry my eyes open so I could take in everything I was seeing…
Read MoreWhen Laughter Becomes Legacy: What My Granddaughter’s Birthday Reminded Me
Over the past few months, I’ve been thinking a great deal about legacy. After losing both of my parents not long ago, I’ve found myself reflecting on what truly endures. Not just accomplishments or milestones, but the quieter things we pass down without fully realizing it. Grief has a way of sharpening that question…
Read MoreDiary of a Total Knee Replacement
After a little delay, I was so excited to be given a date for my operation. Living alone in an two-storey cottage, I knew it would be important to be organised. I was also aware that my mental happiness was as important as my physical one. Having been offered a cancellation, there was just one week…
Read MoreForcing Bulbs: A Quick and Easy Way to Brighten a Winter’s Day
Gardening is good for the mind, body and spirit. But you don’t need a large garden, strong back or 365 days of beautiful weather to add some fresh greenery and color to your life. All you need is a bit of time, some spring flowering bulbs like daffodils, hyacinths and crocuses…
Read MoreWhy Reinvention Feels So Lonely (And Why That’s Normal)
We love the idea of reinvention. It sounds bold. Empowering. Almost glamorous.
New chapter. New purpose. New clarity.
But no one tells you how quiet reinvention really is. Especially after 60. Reinvention doesn’t usually begin with applause.
It begins with discomfort…
An Injury Doesn’t Need to Render You Helpless – Learn How to Recover
Even when you’re younger, it can take weeks or even months to recover from a serious injury. As we age, our body doesn’t heal itself like it used to. In fact, many seniors may never recover to 100 percent due to more brittle bones and pre-existing…
Read MoreShoes After 60: How to Stay Stylish Without Sacrificing Your Feet
Do you tend to prioritize comfort when purchasing shoes? Good footwear is essential, and even more so as we get older. Our feet have walked a lot of miles and have taken us to many places, so of course, it’s normal that they get a little tired as we age…
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