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Rethinking Lazy in Retirement
The author emphasizes the importance of intentional mental engagement in retirement through hobbies, learning, and creative practices to combat mental laziness. Small, achievable goals and new experiences foster curiosity, demonstrating…
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Why Yin Yoga For Over 50s is The Perfect Fit
I am very excited about my new yoga class! I’ve practiced yoga in various forms over the years, and my recent discovery of Yin yoga fits my age and lifestyle…
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The Power of Small Victories
Do you ever feel like you could really use a win? It doesn’t have to be anything huge, like a triumph in sports or scoring a promotion—though those are pretty…
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Letting Go of Worry: A Personal Journey
I feel the dread creep in before I even open my eyes. It washes over me fully. Initially, the specific source is unknown. But then, as I lay motionless the…
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Beyond Live Laugh Love: What is Your 3-Word Mantra?
We all have them. Words that we hear or read that inspire, motivate, and make us want to live our lives in a more positive way. In order to remember…
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The Art of Self-Image: Nurturing Confidence in Retirement
As I navigate retirement, I’m learning the value of redefining how I see myself. Self-perception often influences how we treat ourselves and others. However, as we go through different life…
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Don’t Be A Fuddy Duddy: Staying Happy and Optimistic in A Changing World
It is a common opinion among the over-60 crowd that the world we live in today is considerably inferior to the one we grew up in. I hear about this…
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7 Ways I am Learning to Lighten Up in Midlife
It has always seemed to me that we live our lives in chapters and turning 60 began a new one for me. This stage seems like the perfect time to…
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Setting and Achieving Personal Goals in Later Life
Aside from a vague notion to write in some capacity, I never really thought too much about goal-setting in my retirement. Isn’t retirement a time to sit back and reap…
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Do We Have Control Over How Well We Age?
A few years back my husband and I set out for a round of golf and found ourselves paired up with another twosome, as is often the case. As we…
