My retirement was highly anticipated and poorly prepared. I had done due diligence on the financial side of things, but I had just vague assumptions about what life would be like if I didn’t have to work every day. I was a Type-A, critical-thinking workaholic. I had no hobbies, no exercise program, and few friend connections outside of my work relationships. I was too … [Read more...]
How Seniors Can Avoid Becoming the Victim of Con Artists
Have you been seeking money-making opportunities, self-improvement, or even fun adventures? If you are that's fabulous but sometimes it's easy to become bamboozled by charismatic con artists who pick up on their victim's goals and dreams and suck them into their world. The last thing we want as seniors is to lose money we need to live on. My father was a salesman and I … [Read more...]
6 Reasons Laziness Over 50 is a Good Thing
Do you ever find yourself so busy you neglect taking time for yourself? You may be caring for a spouse, child, grandchild, pet, or business, and your needs get pushed to the last place. But sometimes, setting aside time for laziness is beneficial for your health and mental state especially if you are over 50. You don’t have to think about anything important and may find … [Read more...]
How to Use Crystals in Your Meditation Practice
The practice of meditation has been around since the beginning of the human race. Prehistoric man gazed at the stars, Aztecs worshiped the sun, Egyptians built pyramids, Islanders worshiped the sea gods, and others prayed to Buddha, Ganesh, Jesus, or other deities. All of them used objects of nature such as crystals to contemplate the meaning of life and we still do it … [Read more...]
How the Art of Listening Can Be Improved at Any Age
Do you ever feel like you’re shouting out loud and no one is listening? Sometimes I do. With so many distractions coming at us every day it's easy not to pay attention and know what is actually happening around you. How to perfect the ability to listen Practicing the art of listening can make a huge difference in your life as far as relationships with others and the … [Read more...]