Painting Away the Pounds? How Creativity Reduces Stress
I have been thinking a lot about the weight gain many people have encountered this past year. I myself fell into some bad habits, gained a few pandemic pounds for a variety of reasons, and had to re-group. The most common cause of weight gain…
Read MoreWomen Over 60: It’s Time to Discover the Power of Your Creative Mind
As a woman over 60, you have already lived a long life. You have likely fulfilled many of your practical goals. You may have married, raised children and had a satisfying career. You have always put others first and, now that you are older, you may want a change of pace…
Read MoreSenior with a Sex Addiction? What You Should Know
It’s not so shocking to realize that there are women approaching or in their senior years who struggle with sex addiction. Take the true-life drama of former Real Housewives of New Jersey reality TV star, Danielle Staub, as just one well known example…
Read MoreWhy Is It so Painful to Be a Mom After Your Kids Leave Home
Any excitement I had for my son preparing to go 2700 miles away to college has been replaced by an aching, heavy heart. And because it’s such a big transition for both of us, I suggested he take his dog with him – a 14-pound Jack Russell with a big personality…
Read More5 Undercover Sources of Stress… and What to Do About Them!
Oftentimes our bodies can physically manifest feelings of stress and anxiety before we even realize that is what’s happening – upset stomach, headaches, increased blood pressure, tense muscles and back aches. It’s not pretty…
Read MoreHow to Silence That Pesky Inner Critic in the Mirror
Who is that sharp tongued harpy, and why is she in my head? I certainly didn’t invite her to join me, but she showed up around a decade ago and has overstayed her welcome for sure. I would guess most women have a version of her lurking…
Read More5 Books to Cure Cabin Fever (VIDEO)
Like everyone else, I’m eager to pack a bag and escape. I dream of travels to a sandy beach or a windswept island or a city with winding streets to wander. Even though I must wait to visit relatives, attend a wedding, and cheer on a baseball team…
Read More5 Secret Tips: How Budget Conscious Women Over 50 Can Effortlessly Upscale Their Wardrobe
Every woman has had that moment where she’s looked in her wardrobe and felt she has nothing to wear! When this happens, the first instinct might be to grab the credit card and get shopping, but with a few genius tips and tricks, you can…
Read MoreNever Say “Never” When It Comes to Finding Love After a Loss
The death of my husband more than a decade ago was the toughest experience of my life. I had turned 60 just a month before his passing. I fully expected that at my age and stage of life, I should and would be content with my professional work…
Read MoreClearing Out the Clutter: When It’s Time to Let Go of a Friendship
The older you and I get, and I just turned 68, the more important friendships become. We also speak a lot about de-cluttering, which, especially for those of us who have lost a spouse, moved to a new place or country, or simply want…
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