Growing up as a young undiagnosed ADHD girl in the seventies, I sat quietly taking in the world around me. I felt out of place while watching the other children thrive and succeed in their friendships and in school. I made do for the most part and entered adulthood with a passion for telling stories. My lifelong habit of people-watching became one of my greatest … [Read more...]
How I Learned to Live With Less After Making Big Mistakes in Life
I am the first to admit that I made huge mistakes in the 70 years I’ve been on this planet. Most of them were financial. We all make bad choices and must live with them. I learned how to live with less and it’s been freeing. Watch my video describing my big mistakes and how I overcame them. My backstory I was a theater nut in high school and college and dreamed of … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Express The Gift of Gratitude
While I was at Miraval, the amazing wellness resort and spa in Tucson, Arizona, my daughter and I sat in on a class called “The Gift of Gratitude.” I wanted to share some of the insights we learned about how to express gratitude, to make your days a little brighter. At first, I wasn’t sure what to expect and was more interested in spa treatments and exercise classes than … [Read more...]
Menopause and Mythology with Dr. Andrea Slominsky | Interview
I interviewed Dr. Andrea Slominski, who is an author, speaker, and coach. She helps women 45-plus navigate the rough seas of menopause and midlife. Andrea has her MA and Ph.D. in mythological studies and depth psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute and is a five-time Joseph Campbell Mythology Studies Scholarship Award winner. Watch our Video Interview on … [Read more...]
Nielsen Fitness: Your Virtual Personal Trainer for Any Age
The idea of having a virtual personal trainer has always been interesting to me. Now that many of us are conducting business or connecting with friends via online sharing sites, why not? I got the opportunity to do a series of online workout sessions with a fitness consultant from Nielsen Fitness. Here are my thoughts about it. Online assessment The first thing I was … [Read more...]
