Nicola Fernandes is a woman over 50 who has been a speaker, life coach, and shaman for a decade. She works with clients all over the world to help them become their most authentic selves by moving them from self-sabotage, fear, and doubt into building self-worth, self-love, and success. I interviewed her on Zoom to find out more about what she does and how she helps her … [Read more...]
A Guide to Pet Ownership for Seniors
Every pet owner can attest to this - having furry animals around can make people happier, even some studies have shown that people who have pets are likely to have lower stress levels, decreased feelings of loneliness, and better health overall. Here's a guide about pet ownership for seniors. We'll talk about the amazing benefits of owning a pet and how people can choose the … [Read more...]
Why Now Is the Time to Consider Giving Yourself a Life Makeover
One positive thing the COVID pandemic did was make people realize that there is no time like the present. If you’re retired or nearing retirement, you might be thinking about “what’s next.” You may also want to consider giving yourself a life makeover and look at the things you really want in the coming stages of your life. It's safe to say that the pandemic changed the … [Read more...]
How Owning a Pet as a Senior Will Keep You Happy and Healthy
One of the many joys in life is owning a pet. 68% of U.S. households include at least one pet, which means there are well over 160 million pets in this country. Of course, it's not hard to see why. Pets, small and big, offer a number of positive benefits to a person’s day-to-day life, including companionship, physical activity, and stress relief — to name a few. Many studies … [Read more...]
How You Can Embrace Hygge for Winter Wellness
Wikipedia defines hygge as “a mood of coziness and comfortable conviviality with feelings of wellness and contentment.” It’s a Danish word, and no good equivalent seems to exist in American English. Maybe that’s because we invented the rat race, and the two are diametrically opposed. It involves living life at a slower pace and adopting an emphasis on mindfulness, … [Read more...]
