When Anticipation Turns Against Us
Looking forward to something, like a trip, a visit, or even a simple daily routine, like walking the dog, can brighten our days. The joy of anticipation gives us a reason to get up, to smile, and to carry on with the ordinary things we don’t particularly enjoy, like washing dishes or folding laundry…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Wholehearted Living for Women Over 60
Life after 60 is often described as a season of wisdom, reflection, and freedom. Yet for many, this stage can also bring challenges: shifting identities, health changes, caregiving responsibilities, or the quiet ache of loneliness. Wholehearted living offers a way to embrace this time…
Read MoreMake Your Own Kind of Music
None of us know if we are here for just a single moment more or perhaps decades. What we do know is that we are not on this earth for very long, in the whole scheme of things. To me, this knowledge makes life seem like a bit of an adventure. Every day could be my last…
Read MoreHow to Keep Stress from Ruining Your Family Holiday Gathering
Whether you are celebrating Thanksgiving, Hanukah, Kwanza, or Christmas, the holidays will soon be upon us, spreading a message of peace and love around the world. It’s a truly uplifting and inspiring time of year…
Read MoreWhy the Holidays Trigger You to Overeat – And How to Stop
or many of us, the holiday season isn’t exactly a Hallmark movie. In fact, many of the women I work with say it’s more like Chaos with a Side of Carbs! The holiday chaos menu is extensive. Here are some stressful situations women struggle with all the time…
Read MoreThe 3 Reasons Why It’s Easier Than You Think to Improve Your Balance with Exercises
Have you noticed that your balance is not quite as good as it used to be? Do you sometimes feel unsteady when you’re walking? Perhaps you find yourself looking down at the ground more than you would like…
Read MoreHow to Use Mindful Movement to Decrease Stress
The key to relieving stress is tuning in to what is happening in your body and what you need in the moment to calm your nervous system. Mindful movement helps make this possible. We’ve heard the expression “put your own oxygen mask on first”…
Read MoreI Let My Daughter Sit in Jail – And Saved Our Relationship
They don’t prepare you for this part of parenting in any baby book. Nobody tells you that decades after you’ve stopped cutting grapes into quarters and checking for fevers, you might face the hardest parenting decision of your life. I was in my 60s when my phone rang…
Read MoreThe Stress-Eating Connection: Exploring the Effects of Stress on Emotional Eating
Stress is a pervasive aspect of modern life, and its impact on our eating habits can be profound. For many of us, stress often triggers the urge to turn to food for comfort or relief, leading to a behavior known as emotional eating. In this article…
Read MoreThe Detachment Wall: How to Let Go of Your Adult Children
Some of us moms have a problem with our attachment to our children, to the point where the bond can become unhealthy. Can we love our children but not let their choices or behavior make us crazy? Is some detachment actually a good idea?
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