Socially Acceptable Weight Gain? Yup, It’s a Thing!
I stepped off the bathroom scale, looked in the mirror and thought, “Really!” That scale has been totally off the last two months, so I knew it was definitely time for me to kick it to the corner and social distance. Or maybe I should move…
Read MoreOperation Resilience: Possibilities During This Time of Uncertainty, Fear, and Ambiguity
Over the last several months, everyone everywhere has lost someone or something. People have lost their lives or livelihood. The coronavirus continues to spread worldwide and impact millions. No one is without some…
Read MoreHow and Why You Need to Start Micro-Stepping Today
If you’re a procrastinator, you are so not alone. The reason being, you were designed to procrastinate. You know that sense of stress, fear, or anxiety you feel when you do something new or challenging? Or maybe it comes…
Read MorePandemic Fatigue: What Is It and How to Beat It?
The first thing that happens is that I burst into scorching tears of anger. What prompts this awkward response? An email message from Instacart popping up in my inbox canceling the order I had spent over an hour placing…
Read More4 Key Ingredients for Successful Aging
Wikipedia defines successful aging as “physical, mental and social well-being in older age.” The authors of Successful Aging: The MacArthur Foundation Study, John Rowe, MD, and Robert Kahn, PhD, define it as “the cross-section between three components.” Read More
Craft Room Ideas: How to Remodel Your Basement as a Personal Craft Room
Some of us are blessed with a space where we can relax and work on our crafts. Others don’t have a space but have the funds to work on our craft room ideas. I am blessed to fall into the latter category. This is the story of how my personal creative space came into being. Read More
The Growing Trend of Older Women Living Alone
After a very emotional and fast-moving turn of events, my partner of 18 years was bundled into a car by his concerned daughter, and I watched them drive away, feeling very alone. Read More
12 Thoughtful Retirement Gift Ideas
Retirement is a big deal and should be celebrated. After many years spent working, life now offers some free time to enjoy the pastimes and activities that we are passionate about. Some try new hobbies and learn new skills…
Read More3 Ways Women Need to Rethink Online Dating Over 60
A long time ago, marriages commonly occurred when two people grew up together in a small town and got to know each other over time. Read More
6 Ways to Reimagine Your Life After the Empty Nest
Turning a new chapter as your children leave home can be a powerful moment to claim who you are more fully and explore new horizons for your life! Read More