How to Sow the Seeds of Patience with Your Grandchildren
Like most three-year olds, patience is something my little granddaughter (J) has very little of. When she comes round to see us, within minutes every toy is out. Within an hour she has painted, pummelled play dough, played shops and been outside on her bike…
Read MoreHow to Reflect on Your Childhood and Reignite Your Passions in Retirement
I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. I set intentions and while my intention for the year is to experience more joy, I enjoy reading articles and blog posts about reinvention. There is a school of thought that says…
Read MoreEmbrace Your 70s! 3 Ways to Usher in the Next Glorious Decade!
Don’t break out your disco boots, I am talking about your 70s, not the 70s. Whether you believe that 70 is the new 50, or it’s just 70, it can be a celebration with a positive attitude and plans. It’s not about what happens to you…
Read MoreThe Paradox of Living Life
Landing here with suspicious alacrity, just peruse the landscape; it looks completely different than the tour guide in more youthful times said it would be. Life was complicated as a teenager, wasn’t it? With hormones sloshing around…
Read MoreI Used to Ski: Thoughts on How to Reconcile Your Past
Right after Thanksgiving, in the Northeast USA the temperature drops precipitously. It’s ice cold outside. As I step out of my warm cozy home, the best place I have ever lived, onto a newly planked landing, looking at one of the best cars I have…
Read More10 Steps to Achieve Your Dreams with a Growth Mindset
Victorian era author George Eliot wrote, “It’s never too late to be who you might have been.” Do you believe Eliot’s quote is true for you? If you do, you will want to develop a growth mindset to bring forth your innermost desires and dreams…
Read MoreGrief and Loss in Later Life – Insights from a Life Coach and Former Funeral Director
Loss is an inevitable part of the human experience, and as we age, the frequency of bidding farewell to loved ones increases. As a life coach who has walked the path of grief and loss, having spent years as a funeral director, I understand the complexities…
Read MoreYou Can Reduce Stress and Enhance Purpose in 2024
When did you last think about what you value most in life? Research shows that recognizing and living according to your values creates a richer sense of purpose. Also, it turns out that one of the best ways to significantly reduce stress is to spend…
Read MoreResolution, Revolution and Resistance, Taken from Dylan Thomas and Approved by Me
I tossed my walker over the cliff the other day (figuratively); I was raising my angry fist at my advancing years and infirmities, much like Dylan Thomas wrote in his famous poem. Acceptance of this has been a battle as I deal with body part replacements…
Read More9 Best Eyeshadows for Older Skin
Makeup trends and eyeshadow colors go in and out of style. At our age, we have seen many of these trends come and go and sometimes even come back. I went through phases where there were periods that I couldn’t leave…
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