The Simple Browser Tool That Made Choosing My Next Book Easy Again
I spent much of last year in a reading rut, and I couldn’t understand why. It seems like book recommendations are everywhere; podcasts, Facebook posts, and the viral ‘bookstgrammers’ I like to follow have no shortage of suggestions for me. At first I thought…
Read MoreThe Art and Science of Planning Personal Development
Embarking on the journey of personal development is a transformative endeavour. You might just find it holds the key to unlocking your true potential. However, the path to personal growth is not serendipitous. It has to be thoughtfully planned and then followed in a diligent but flexible way. Personal development…
Read More5 Inspired Steps to Visualize a New Lifestyle After 60
What do you think is the #1 obstacle to visualizing and living your dream lifestyle after 60? If you said a Fixed Mindset, you would be correct. Dr. Carol Dweck, who is a world-renowned Stanford psychologist and Growth Mindset Pioneer had this to say about the kind of mindset required for positive…
Read MoreWhat 10+ Years in the Fitness Industry Taught Me About What Actually Works for Women Over 60
I’ve been in the fitness industry long enough to see trends rise, peak, and quietly disappear. High-intensity boot camps. CrossFit. Workouts designed for a younger audience but marketed to women of all ages. I’ve watched each one arrive with enormous promise and leave behind a trail of…
Read MoreLong Hair Over 60: Breaking Old Beauty Rules
My mom never stopped asking me when I was going to have my long hair cut short. Even at 96 years old, she felt compelled to warn me that long hair on women of a certain age looked “inappropriate,” her word for attention-seeking. With an adorable…
Read MoreI’m Having an Issue with Growing Old
I’m putting it out there. I am having issues with growing old. They say there are certain age bands when you feel the process of aging. Right now, at age 61, I am currently in one of those bands. I recently had dinner with a former colleague turned friend. We have known each other for 34 years…
Read MoreWalk Through the Italian Landscape for the Ultimate History Lesson
If you thought the only way to learn about Italy’s history was through books or in a museum, think again. Set off on an active walking holiday across the Italian landscape, past castles and monasteries, through medieval villages…
Read MoreThe Lost Art of Everyday Grace – Can We Resurrect It?
Women of a certain mature age carry a quiet archive of courtesies – small, beautiful habits that once stitched communities together. We learned them from mothers and grandmothers who believed that kindness wasn’t something you felt, it was something…
Read MoreDoes Working in Retirement Require a Shift in Mindset?
The word “retirement” is taking on a completely different meaning in the 21st Century from what it meant in our parents’ day. Back then, retirement referred to the day you stopped work, and life thereafter looked pretty much like going on holiday…
Read MoreAging in Place Looks Different Than It Used to
Aging in place used to mean staying in the same home for as long as possible. Even when the house no longer fits your needs or budget. Maybe making a few renovations to improve mobility, like adding grab bars, swapping a tub for a walk-in shower, or replacing carpet with hard flooring…
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