Break Free from Invisibility: the Ageless Woman’s Revolution
At this time of year, it seems appropriate to acknowledge it’s time for us to stand tall and declare, once and for all, that we will not be invisible! We…
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Embracing Sweet Slumber: Navigating Sleep Changes and Reclaiming Restful Nights in Your 55+ Years
The night’s embrace—the time for dreams, rest, and rejuvenation. As women 55+ or 55++ and then some, we’ve danced through decades, embracing life’s adventures and challenges. But the nocturnal rhythm…
Looking at menopause with a little sass
So, you’ve probably heard about this thing called “Male Menopause” Yes? But let’s get real – it’s a bit of a misnomer, isn’t it? I mean, just the word “menopause”…
Embrace Life with Passion: 55+ Women Breaking Free
Are you a fabulous 55+ woman who’s tired of society’s constraints, and ready to embrace life with unbridled passion? If the answer was yes, it’s time to kick those societal…
What’s my Label as a Woman 55Plus?
I have learned this is a very vexing question which can create huge emotional swings in people. If you’re a woman who is 55Plus, a very specific demographic, do you…
Developing your self-belief
Your self-belief is one of your greatest assets, whether in business or home life or relationships, or anything in your world. Self-belief is the way you feel about yourself regardless…
Blogs: So you Want to Write One
Have you noticed how many courses there are about writing blogs? Most of them extol the virtues of blogging (of course they do … they want you to buy the…
66 and still having hot sweats … menopause!
I’m going to start by saying sweats, flushes, flashes, whatever you want to call these side-effects of menopause can last through to your 80s. You didn’t want to hear that,…
Calories and Dealing with Stress by Changing Your Diet!
It seems to me that one of our major problems today is that we take ourselves too seriously. Particularly when it comes to calories and the counting thereof … As…
Menopause; find a Cunning Plan
A little about menopause, perimenopause and even post-menopause. Some of this you will know but I hope there are a few take-aways for you to help with the experience of…
Sleepy and Tired after Meals?
Last week I wrote an article about feeling tired after meals. If you’re a blogger you will know there are a lot of things you’re supposed to do to attract…
At 50, Our Mothers Were Old
None of us realises, until we reach a certain age (no, not that certain age), how old our mothers are which has nothing to do with their actual age. Just…
Looking Younger and much Better
Looking better in beige? I don’t think so! Gloomy, depressing, negative. UNLESS you have tawny skin and wear a slash of red lipstick.
Younger or Better … still deciding?
This is PART II of younger or better … If you’re still on the fence on this one I hope you’re not getting splinters! Have you still not decided whether…
An Introduction to Journaling for YOU!
How often do you read or hear about Journalling nowadays? A lot, I bet. When even Forbes magazine devotes entire articles to journaling, you know it has achieved a certain…
Happy, happy, happy. Until you’re not!
Last week, a lovely lady (who shall remain nameless), asked me how I am able to be so happy all the time. I’m not! I’ve learned to keep the not-so-good…
A New Life for a New Normal … begin with Happiness
Well, here we are, it’s almost Christmas and here in the UK we’re back in the realm of masks, social distancing and everything else. Although we don’t have to go…
Keeping a makeup journal – learn what you don’t know!
Keeping a journal about our beauty products isn’t something we think about doing. Not for skin care or makeup. I have certainly never done so but in review it seems…
Creating a fabulous eco-friendly Christmas Table
I don’t know how you feel about the way things look at Christmas but for me, and the rest of my family, the décor and table look were paramount in…
The Top 3 Attitudes to abandon over 55
In today’s culture we seem to be constantly inundated with anti-aging advice, along with ideas on how to stop the aging process. Let’s be clear about this … you cannot…
How to find Stress Relief for FRUSTRATION
If I were to sum up the overall emotions of 2020/2021 that seemed to affect us all, I would have to say the loudest scream of anguish was reserved for frustration … the sheer…
5 Simple Ways to Feel Happier
There’s a plethora of unhappiness in the world today. Or is it a plethora of disappointed people who don’t have what they want or think they deserve, which is to…
Have You Turned into a Lazy Old Lady?
Is it just physical activity that keeps us young, or is there something else too? I personally don’t believe it’s physicality alone that keeps us young.
Diet with 3 of the Best Weight Loss Programs
There have been a couple of occasions in my life when I have been what I consider to be fat and have gone on a Did-I-Eat-That? diet. The three diets…
Leave Friends and Family at Home when You Shop
Outside supermarkets these days, in the time of pandemic, you regularly see Shop Alone on a large-ish placard. This is a great idea for several reasons …
The 4 Best Ways to feel Useful. Again.
I’m wondering if the title of this little blog seems patronising, sexist, and the type of thing a woman of 50 (and then some), would not look for! It does…
Male Menopause: a Fuss about Nothing?
I’m going to get the ball rolling on this one very quickly by saying there is no such thing as male menopause. But we girls will let our men have…
Women, Ageism and senior management
This article has been lying in my Temp box for some time, and after last week’s German pronouncement, it seems appropriate. As does this article on women becoming agents of…
Women of a Certain Age: How Old Are We?
I’ve just finished reading an article about society’s extraordinary, generous and open acceptance of Women of a Certain Age. Baby Boomer women. Half-way through the reading, I began to wonder where in…
Stocktake Systems: Create your Own
If we’re being kind to ourselves, and why wouldn’t we? we should, in truth, run a stocktake at the end of every week. One of the keys to doing that…
Clean Your Makeup Brushes for a Flawless Look
If you can’t remember when you last cleaned your makeup brushes and sponges, then now might be a good time to give them a bit of a spring clean.
Sleep; Top 10 Tips for Getting Some
As we grow older we seem to require less sleep; we think so and everyone else does too! Is it true or is it yet another Urban Myth? Amongst researchers and…
How PC Do We Really Need To Be?
You know, I frequently find all things PC to be too OTT and I’m not alone. but occasionally I wonder if it’s due to my age. I have now decided…
Perfume: All Good Scents
“A woman who doesn’t wear perfume has no future”. Only Coco Chanel would say that … and she did. I’m inclined to agree with her. Surely wearing perfume is as…
FRUSTRATION: One of the Great Mood Swing Guarantors
Right now, as we all face another few weeks of being locked in, it seems the greatest scream of anguish is caused by frustration … the frustration of empty shelves…
Alcohol, Women and aging …A Really Bad Combination.
As we age, most of us seem to naturally cut back on the amount of alcohol we consume. We simply can’t drink as much as we could and stay upright.…
Isolation & Hand Washing: the path to ending the pandemic.
Today, and probably for many more days or months to come, we are facing a deadly pandemic caused by Covid-19. We are being forced to adopt a whole new way…
Defying Gravity in your Mid-life Transformation
Creating a mid-life style transformation is always a plus, but in order to make it a truly positive experience, you must understand the importance of good underwear and especially shapewear.…
Bags of Style for the Grown-up Woman
I’m confident that like me, you have finally learned how silly it is to drag around a huge bag containing everything but a truck. It probably needs a truck to…
Pets: Looking for Love. An answer to loneliness?
Whether you have a dog, a cat, a rabbit with long floppy ears, a tortoise with a great smile or even a budgerigar who helps with the ironing, the benefits…
When Makeup Goes Bad, Clear it Out.
Ever wondered about the shelf life of your lipsticks? How about the shelf-life of the rest of your make up? Do you hang onto things in the hope they last…
7 Secrets for Christmas Giving and Receiving
If you’re experiencing low self-esteem issues, which affect women of all ages, you may be challenged in your ability to receive; gratefully and graciously. Gracious. Such an old-fashioned word for…
CoQ10: Creating Energy in your Body
We all know the necessity of supplements in our diets and especially as we age and our energy levels fall (slightly). We need to ensure we have the full complement…
Take Control of Your Diet to Age Younger
If you’re a not-getting-any-younger woman, you’re told to keep weight off and exercise more … the message is take control of your diet sooner rather than later, for the sake…
Moisture Hydration for Aging Skin
I can only speak for myself but this aging business has given me what is called very mature dry skin … thanks a lot! I am constantly trying new moisturisers…
Mindfulness. Is it the new buzz word or really something new?
One of the most popular words used in almost every alternative health discipline is mindfulness. It seems to have replaced awareness which is probably thought to be old-fashioned. I suppose it is!
Your Stomach is Bored; not Hungry! Challenging Weight Loss
“I’m on a diet” you say, and there you are, suddenly faced with every diet myth in existence! “Don’t eat after 6 p.m.” “Drink lots of water.” “Eat six small…
Vision Board: Visualising your Best Life
If you are one of those people who think a Visions Board is woo-woo perhaps you should think again. Why? Because they not only work, they work well.
Me First: put yourself at the top of your to-do-list
Me First: put yourself at the top of your to-do-list One of the things I’ve struggled with, and I’m sure you have too, is putting myself on the top of…
Women 50+ should be Agents of Change
It’s time we saw midlife women for exactly what they are … agents of change. If we don’t we should because, being honest, we have wit, wisdom, experience and acres…
Alcohol and Aging: Are you concerned about the effects and your quantity?
Alcohol and aging … what you can do to prevent this dangerous combination having a damaging effect.