When we talk about aging, the conversation often revolves around “aging in place” – adapting our homes with grab bars, ramps, and the like. But in our rush to prepare for potential limitations, I believe we’re
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Reunion Invitations… Accept or Decline?
The word “reunion” usually evokes the dreaded (or beloved) high school reunion. For some, it might also refer to family reunions. There are also other common reunions such as military, workplace, cultural/ethnic, and those related to
How Do You Know When to Let a Friendship Go, and How Can You Find Your People?
Fall started just a week ago. And while Fall is a time for the leaves to be dying off, symbolizing the end of a life cycle, for me it has always been more about new beginnings.
How Do I Find a Buyer for My Business?
Once you decide it’s time to exit your business, there are three preliminary steps for you to prepare your business for a sale: Set goals (when, how much you hope to sell it for, ideal buyer,
What Do You Do When a Doctor’s Words Aren’t Really a Diagnosis?
It all started three weeks ago when I was walking down the street, heading for my regular swim. I don’t love swimming laps, but I think it is good for me, and I try to keep
My Scam Story: Do As I Say, Not as I Do!
I am a “mature” woman. Although I am retired, I do not think of myself as old. I exercise several days each week in a well-equipped gym – an hour on the stationary bike at high
Navigating the Heartache of Moving a Loved One to a Care Home: A Personal Journey
Life has a way of presenting us with decisions that test our strength and resolve. Recently, I faced one of the hardest choices I’ve ever had to make: moving my 90-year-old mum into a care home.
Develop Your Tree Reading Skills to Find Your Way in Nature
I tried for years to get Tristan Gooley on my podcast Your Outside Mindset where I speak with guests about how spending time outside and noticing new things makes you feel better about yourself and the
The Baker’s Dozen (or 13) of Ways to Change Your Mindset and Your Outlook on Life
Do you ever have those days when you just want to crawl back into bed instead of going to work or ticking off your to do list? Or how about wanting to escape to a deserted
How to Stop “Blending in” at 60 and Beyond
I believe that later is greater. Of course, I didn’t believe that for a long time. I never really thought about becoming middle-aged or even beyond. As I’ve shared with many, I never thought about aging