The Forgotten Key to Well-Being and What We Can Do About It
There’s an ancient saying that goes something like this: What we give our attention to, grows. If our attention goes to the relentless need to do it all and to please everyone along the way, over time living this way will come at the expense of our health…
Read MoreWhat I Learned About Getting Out of My Own Way in 2024
This time of year we assess and reassess who we are, what we’ve done, and what we want. We review our dreams and measure them against where we are now. This reflection often throws me into the spin cycle – the drama of focusing on what I lack…
Read MoreUncover Your Travel Personality: Let the Enneagram Guide Your Next Adventure
Do you feel drawn to some places while others leave you uninspired? Your personality plays a huge role in how you experience travel. Understanding it can help you choose the perfect destination, whether you’re exploring for fun or planning…
Read More10 Reasons to Have a Dry January
Did you know that 20% of regular drinkers will become alcohol dependent over the years? That’s why it makes so much sense to take regular breaks to check your dependency. The easiest way to do that is simply to take a break from alcohol – for at least a month…
Read MorePlaying the ‘What If’ Game Like Your Life Depends on It – And It Does!
Games are the best – they sharpen our brains and help us strategize and connect with others. Plus, they’re fun! While planning for our Golden Years is not a game by any measure, playing “The What If?” game can help all older adult players prepare…
Read MoreThe Grandmother’s Rules of Procedure (GRP)
I was sitting in a Starbucks with a friend. My friend and I are grandmothers. To say this is a role we treasure would be an understatement. As we were sipping and chatting, a mutual friend popped in for a caffein infusion after having been denied one during…
Read MoreHave You Passed Your Tipping Point – With Alcohol?
I’ve been helping women change their relationship with alcohol for nearly 10 years. Based on what they tell me and my own experience I’ve been able to identify a “tipping point” when alcohol starts to take away a lot more than it gives. That’s the point…
Read MoreChoosing Love Over Fear
Two of the most powerful emotions we can experience are love and fear. They shape our choices, energy, stress levels, relationships and long-term health. Fear protects us and helps us to avoid pain and uncertainty. Love, on the other hand, opens…
Read More2025 Tech Trends – A Guide to the Digital World
As we look towards 2025, technology is evolving faster than ever. But don’t worry, you don’t need to be a tech whiz to take advantage of the latest trends. We’re here to help you understand what’s happening in the digital world and how these innovations can…
Read MoreAn Introvert’s guide to Making Friends Abroad
Social anxiety is common, but potentially devastating. It can cause introverts like me to struggle making friends and attending events. Can you relate? Couple that with living in a foreign country (I live in Ecuador), and you have a recipe for potential isolation and…
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