In my last post I mentioned I wanted to explore the topic of achieving balance in several areas of our lives. The first days of January are the perfect time to broach this subject as many of us feel out of sorts after the excesses of the holidays. We may have eaten too much, we’ve [...]
Sometimes growing older can bring on feelings of depression. If you’re a woman over fifty, you’ve undoubtedly had to face some less than happy realities. The body you inhabit has likely wrinkled and widened, dearly held relationships have grown distant and sour, and cherished loved ones have passed away. The holidays, a notoriously happy time [...]
Let me say it one more time: “Happy ho-ho-holidays!”
We are now deep into the delights of December with its sleigh bells ringing, chestnuts roasting, crowds a-rushing, and stress arising. It’s supposed to be the “happiest time of year,” and although I’ve cut way back on shopping, decorating, baking and all the rest, I can still [...]
Now that I’ve turned the page on my calendar and revealed “December” printed gaily in big, bright red letters at the top of the following sheet, I can feel my stomach start to tighten. (And this is no easy feat after the hearty Thanksgiving meal I consumed!) I don’t know about you, but the beginning [...]
If you’re a women over fifty, I’m guessing you’ve already heard several variations of the 80/20 rule: you wear 20% of your cloths 80% of the time (so watch out for those super expensive, special occasion purchases), finding a job is 80% who you know and 20% what you know (so be sure to spend [...]
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