Lifestyle

I’ve heard it called The Honeymoon Phase. If you’ve chosen to work less or have left your work life behind altogether, you might recognize it. ‘It’ is that first stage of retirement that can last a few months or a few years. It’s that early period when we revel…

In a world brimming with instant connectivity and endless streams of information, communication has never been more effortless or, paradoxically, more prone to misunderstanding. As a life coach, I frequently observe the fallout…

Must you be pushy to succeed as a woman over 60? Books and articles on becoming successful often emphasize personality over character. They urge natural introverts to become more like extroverts. Au contraire!

For years, I have written reminder notes for myself. My visual memory (the ability to recall what my eyes have seen) has always been particularly strong, but I’ve relied on this trait more in my 60s and 70s. Whether it is because I underwent chemotherapy…

I have had the pleasure of speaking to and mentoring students from grade school to college age, as well as young professionals living in different parts of the United States and the world. Each time my interactions leave me reassured that the world is not only in good hands but will do better…

Retirement can be many things – some good, some bad – but it can also be quite confusing to navigate. And in many ways, it resembles the teenage years – remember those? A scary thought!

When someone we care about experiences a loss, finding the right way to express our sympathy can be challenging. A thoughtful memorial gift can offer comfort and serve as a lasting tribute to the departed. Here are some heartfelt memorial gifts to show…

Have you ever wondered how the French always seem to make entertaining seem so effortless, delicious, and elegant? As a frequent traveler to Provence, I have observed and acquired a few tips to share back home. My goal is to provide friendly and relaxed hospitality…

Let’s talk about the bathroom scale. No, not that bathroom scale; the bathroom rating scale! Over the years, I’ve noticed that some public bathrooms desperately need an upgrade. So, I developed a one-through-ten scale for public bathrooms, rating them for all my friends and family…

Good physical health is most often tied to a sense of good mental and emotional wellness. However, when challenging situations and circumstances happen in life, we are provided with a crossroads which can affect both mental…