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Reducing Stress

Many of us think of stress as a minor annoyance. It is something that feels inevitable. In reality, reducing stress is not only possible - it is essential to health and happiness after 60.

1 year ago

How 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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1 year ago

Addressing the Top 6 Fears of Women Over 60

We have lived with change and uncertainty our entire lives; in fact it is one of life’s few constants. You would think we would be used to it by now, but we aren’t. With that in mind, we’ve listed the top six fears of women over sixty and, more importantly, done our best to search for comfort and empowerment.

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2 years ago

Why Is Anxiety So Common in Women 60+?

If you’re a woman over 60 experiencing anxiety you’re not alone! Anxiety is widespread among women who are aging. However, anxiety that gets in the way of living a productive, satisfying life is not normal. Did you know that women are twice…

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2 years ago

6 Ways Stress Affects Your Body More After 60

Stress can be an interesting phenomenon. In many ways, experiencing it throughout our day-to-day lives can be a good thing – pushing us to become more adaptable, and helping us to become more resilient…

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2 years ago

Do You Worry More Now that You Are in Your 60s?

I read recently that one of the first signs of Alzheimer’s is raised levels of anxiety. After a particularly stressful month, it started to resonate with me…

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2 years ago

How the Intermittent Pleasure Practice Can Help You to Find Calm in Your Life

Have you heard all the buzz about this brand-new way to bring calm and happiness to your life? It’s called IPP – the Intermittent Pleasure Practice. Maybe not. I just made it up. But my silly pseudo-science name is based on…

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2 years ago

Is “Shoulding” Yourself Making You Anxious?

Living with constant “shoulds” slows you down. It puts you in a rut that’s hard to get out of. A mind full of “shoulds” has no room for creative or logical thinking. It’s like putting your life in reverse. Energy spent going backwards…

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2 years ago

How to Start to Stop the Worry, Fear, Doubt, Guilt, and Negative Thoughts in 3 Simple Steps!

I once saw a clip from the old Bob Newhart Show, (wasn’t he the greatest?!), where he had a patient come for her therapy session and after she told him what she was worrying about, he quickly said, “Stop it!” She looked at him quizzically, and he said, “Just stop it!” Each…

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2 years ago

One Woman’s Ideas for Managing Negative Health Reports

This year has been my wake-up call. Always in good health, I was blindsided by a series of health issues. In 2024, I found myself visiting doctors, undergoing countless tests, taking medications not previously needed, and a short hospitalization for a life-threatening…

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2 years ago

6 Tips for Tackling Winter Blues

The seasons can have a bigger impact on our mental health than we may realise. So, if you’ve found yourself struggling with a low mood and lack of motivation since the nights have started drawing in, then you’re certainly not alone…

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