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GETTING UNSTUCK — How to Get a Handle on What Is Holding You Back

Freeing ourselves from troublesome situations or behaviors is a skill not everyone possesses. We all experience times when things just don’t feel right and we are uncertain of what it is we need to change. At other times we know exactly what to do differently but we can’t find a…

GENERATIONAL GAP: Dealing With the Stiff Upper Lip Generation

The world was a very different place than it was just a few short decades ago. As a millennium drew to a close, there were more people on the planet than ever before. In addition, resources like the Internet, social media, and other modern technology at our disposal has…

4 Things You Should Be Doing Today For a Better Tomorrow

If you feel fear where once there was optimism, it may be helpful to remember that this is a common experience as we age. For some, ‘tomorrow’ has become a bit of a dreaded thing. Living with fear and dread, as common as it may be, isn’t a way to…

The Fear Of Getting Older Is A Tough Nut To Crack

It’s the bitter truth we face when we look in the mirror. It’s the fact of life that hits us when we suffer from aches and pains. It is the worry that keeps us awake at night. We are, of course, talking about aging. It happens to us all. Short…

ESSENTIAL HEALTH RISKS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

Women are more adept at recognizing worrisome symptoms and getting them checked out. It’s a fact. However, as we age it’s more difficult to tell a normal aging symptom from something we should pursue. A back twinge here, a headache there and a dodgy knee tweaking can overwhelm us and…

Simplifying and Downsizing May Just Be Contagious!

The day before my youngest son got married, his older brother announced that he and his family were moving back to NC. He’d got a new job. We were thrilled. I missed having he and his brother close to home and the 1,000 miles between us grew enormous once baby…