9 Healthy Habits for Women Over 60
Over the years, I have discovered there are certain pieces of common sense that apply to our weight and overall health. And whether we lose or gain weight, there are also certain undeniable facts that we must acknowledge…
Read MoreA Few Insights from a Clutter Buster
Does your stuff – and the things around you – represent who you are today, or who you were in the past? This is one of several thought-provoking questions in my friend Kim Kubsch’s new book, Joy of Downsizing. Kim is what I would describe as a professional organizer…
Read MoreHow Covid Saved My Life, Really
When I first received the news that I had lung cancer, I felt very sad. After several tests, we suspected it was probable, but I had remained hopeful that it could still be benign. Now, I had the answer. Just hearing the word malignant is scary enough, but then you must accept…
Read MorePilates: Your Secret Weapon for a Healthier Body over 60
One piece of advice I find myself repeating like a mantra is this: Pilates is an absolute game-changer for women over 60! Allow me to shed some light on this. As a certified Pilates instructor who has dedicated the past decade to working with seniors…
Read MoreDreams Don’t Have an Expiration Date
Sometimes, when we get older, we forget about our dreams. We forget how they made us feel – the passion, ambition, excitement, enthusiasm, desire. We forget how they once took up our entire waking moments… and probably some of our sleeping ones, too. But those dreams…
Read More3 Sure-Fire Ways to Get Out of a Funk After 50
The other day, I innocently asked my grandson what he would like for his upcoming ninth birthday. He thought for a moment, then gazed intently into my eyes and answered explicitly, “No books, Nana. And nothing you knitted…”
Read More“Where Did That Word Go?” The Tip-of-the-Tongue Phenomenon
Don’t you hate it when suddenly, mid-sentence, you’re not able to access a word from memory? It feels like the word is on the tip of your tongue, yet it’s just beyond reach. Noticing my friends and I experiencing this frustration more often lately…
Read MoreWant to Avoid Daughter-in-Law Problems? Let Go to Hold on!
If a mother-in-law has trust and faith in her son, it should give her the confidence to let go and let her son live his own life. She can learn to play a different role and find new interests to occupy her newfound time. Life changes force us to play…
Read MoreFive Ways to Lift Your Mood and Shake a Funk
Some days it’s just plain hard to get out of bed and get moving. Low-to-no motivation and no reason to get going can feel like a blanket of lethargy stifling any inclination to do… well, anything. Here are a few ways to put some pep in your step, some cheer in your ear…
Read MoreHow to Stop Worrying When You Feel Stuck
When you are having anxiety or you are worrying excessively, days and nights become fretful and wearisome. Chaotic thoughts and feelings disrupt any sense of calm or hope. Staying preoccupied and distracted creates frustration and overwhelm…
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