Category: Self-Care

A Gift of Time

Did you know that volunteerism is good for you? Yep, a simple act of giving can build self-esteem, decrease stress levels, improve social skills, and provide mental stimulation- benefits for

Resolutions Anyone?

As another year comes to an end, there is much talk of resolutions. And it seems there are two different camps: those with high hopes and big plans, and those

Wear the Barrettes

A while back, I joined a Facebook group called Silver Hair Foxes. The target audience is women over 50 and while the daily conversations typically clutter my feed, I can’t

Finding my Inner Artist

So, it may sound cliché, but one of my retirement plans was learning how to paint. I’ve always envied people who creatively express themselves through art (and are good at

Smell the Flowers

One of the many perks of retirement, is that life slows down. There are no longer frantic days filled with long commutes and endless tasks. Instead, there is a calmness

Going, Going Gray?

It’s no secret. For nearly 50 years, I’ve been coloring my hair. It all started in middle school when “beachy highlights” were achieved with lemon juice.  As an adult, I

Club Pilates

I can touch my toes! Yeah, I know. What’s the big deal? Well, it’s been a long while since I could bend at the waist and touch the floor. It’s

Retirement Blues

“You’re glowing!” a friend exclaimed as we sat down to have lunch. “Retirement certainly agrees with you!”  It wasn’t the first time I’ve heard this (although it never gets old).

A Beautiful Brain

It’s no secret we live in world filled with anti-aging messages. Each year, the beauty industry alone spends nearly 400 billion (yes, billion) dollars trying to convince us that fine