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Reducing Stress

Many of us think of stress as a minor annoyance. It is something that feels inevitable. In reality, reducing stress is not only possible - it is essential to health and happiness after 60.

1 week ago

How to Start to Stop the Worry, Fear, Doubt, Guilt, and Negative Thoughts in 3 Simple Steps!

I once saw a clip from the old Bob Newhart Show, (wasn’t he the greatest?!), where he had a patient come for her therapy session and after she told him what she was worrying about, he quickly said, “Stop it!” She looked at him quizzically, and he said, “Just stop it!” Each…

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4 weeks ago

One Woman’s Ideas for Managing Negative Health Reports

This year has been my wake-up call. Always in good health, I was blindsided by a series of health issues. In 2024, I found myself visiting doctors, undergoing countless tests, taking medications not previously needed, and a short hospitalization for a life-threatening…

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1 month ago

6 Tips for Tackling Winter Blues

The seasons can have a bigger impact on our mental health than we may realise. So, if you’ve found yourself struggling with a low mood and lack of motivation since the nights have started drawing in, then you’re certainly not alone…

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2 months ago

Are You Having Anxiety Because You’re Imagining a Worst-Case Scenario?

Maybe you’re filled with anxiety because you are focused on what you fear might happen. And you’re imagining the worst-case scenario. Maybe you’re so worried you’re losing sleep and being anxious all day. Your worst-case scenario is based…

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3 months ago

Feeling Lost in Your 60s? Here Are 8 Tips to Get Back on Track

Do you ever feel a bit lost? Are there days when you lose your sparkle and question who you are and what you’re doing? Do you sometimes feel irrelevant and that you don’t have much to look forward to? It’s so easy sometimes to get stuck…

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3 months ago

How to Reprogram Your Mind to Become Anxiety Free

Is your mind filled with anxiety? Maybe you’re suffering from sleepless nights and feeling nervous and upset all day. Perhaps you’re worrying all the time, imagining the worst-case scenario. Maybe having an anxiety free mind sounds impossible…

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4 months ago

10 Steps to Improve Your Life After 50 Through Deliberate Breathing

Anyone who has ever done Pilates or taken a Yoga class knows that one of the great benefits derived from those types of classes is the relaxation and sense of well-being that comes from an hour of deep, deliberate breathing…

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4 months ago

How to Recover from a Crushing Setback After 60

What is it that makes children overflow with confidence in their ability to do whatever it is they imagine? When did we replace our confidence with insecurity? How do we get back our confidence as we age through life and living?

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5 months ago

Chronic Pain, Age and Depression

Chronic pain, age and depression often go hand in hand. Studies have shown chronic pain and depression can worsen each other. Therefore, it is very important to treat both. Here are some modalities of treatment…

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5 months ago

Over 60 and Still Struggling with Stress – The Mental Load of Women in Their Golden Years

You’d think that by the time you hit 60, life would give you pass to a stress-free existence. A daily itinerary filled with yoga, afternoon teas, wine time with the girls, and blissful gardening, right? Maybe some traveling with the hubs or friends?

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