Lifestyle

There are so many things we go through in life. While most of them teach us a great deal, there are things we do that are of no benefit, or perhaps even harmful, to us. As I have become older, and hopefully a little wiser, there are many things I have decided to remove…

Have you ever made a resolution you didn’t keep? I know I have. Maintaining resolutions can be challenging. Research suggests that around 8% to 10% of people actually achieve their New Year’s resolutions. Does it stop you from making resolutions?

As someone working with people in transition, I meet a lot of interesting women. Amanda is one of them. A wonderful, professional woman approaching 60, Amanda had her mind made up. After spending several months carefully considering…

Knitting used to be associated with lonely old ladies. Back in the day, knitting was an affordable way to have a sweater. In high school, I remember going to my town’s local fabric shop and seeing a meagre selection of uninteresting yarn for me…

No matter your religious affiliation, or if you have none, there was a goodness in Pope Francis that spoke to us all. His kindness and empathy for every human demonstrated pure love. He also respected the environment of our world and cared about its future. He was truly worthy of emulation…

I like to follow decorating trends to see what’s new. Decorating my own home to be warm, cozy and inviting is a priority. Peaceful, calm, warm and inviting are the words that describe how I want my home to feel. To do this, I’ve added pillows and fabric…

Recently, I came down with a terrible bug that progressed quickly and mercilessly into bronchitis then asthma. I was rendered helpless for a few days, feeling too weak to venture far from my bed. Fortunately, I made a full recovery…

Life after 60 is often characterized by significant transitions. Journaling has been my go-to method for navigating transitions, as it provides me with the ideal space for reflection, problem-solving, and setting meaningful goals. As effective as journaling is for me and many others…

Some things in life are easier not to think about, like death, taxes or facing a major transition such as retirement. Fortunately, my son, a financial advisor and business owner, had one of those “Mom, let’s sit down and talk about your finances” discussions…

You spent an entire weekend decluttering and organizing your garage. But less than a week later – bam! Clutter has already started creeping back in, leaving you frustrated and wondering if all that effort was wasted. Ugh! Is it time to think differently…