A few stories about life after 60. About memories and aging. Laughter and love. Tears and trials. What’s working, what’s not, and what we’ve learned along the way.
I tell you this saga because I’m confused why going gray is seen as some socially forward act. I mean, a good coif date is divine, so I get that hair is really, really important. But must we aggregate all women who choose to go dye free as experiencing some cathartic peak?
Read More“Wellbeing is the balance point between an individual’s resource pool and the challenges faced.”
This definition represents wellbeing as a state of equilibrium, with a balance set-point. Think playground seesaw with challenges on one seat and resources on the other. More challenges this month means we need higher resources for balance.
Read MoreI’ve been wondering what’s next, so I thought I’d invite you into my head as I take stock of my possibilities. Many of us that pivoted (who didn’t?) in the last few years are probably in the same boat, so maybe you can relate.
Read MoreSuddenly it’s Thanksgiving week, and we’re trying our best to go through the motions. Advice abounds on how to manage stress during this extended quarantine era, but that doesn’t mean we can avoid the additional emotions welling up after the disruption of lifetime traditions.
Read MoreI walked 61 miles this month. I set this small, rather kitschy goal as a nod to my August birthday and to conclude the mourning period for the collapse of my 60th year grande finale European vacation hijacked by Covid19. My goal-setting bar is pretty low these days, so this little walkabout challenge is aligned with the triviality of my current status.
Read MoreI gave my blog a name again. I had un-named it during my doctoral program, so it and/or I would look more grown up in the academic world. But I’m a free agent now, so my self-imposed rules have changed. I started a Tumblr account in 2009; Ms Moderation: practicing extreme balance in all things food, fit, and fun as I transitioned out of food marketing into the emerging wellness industry. I wrote a weekly health news column, certified as a health coach, and started a blog. It was a good way to roll into my 50’s.
Read MoreI ran a marathon 8 years ago this week. I was a 52-year-old recreational runner with a handful of half-marathon medals when I thought, how much harder could it be to run another 13.1 miles? Of course, that’s a ridiculous rationale, but it helped me make the leap.
Read MoreIf you think your pant size determines your level of wellbeing, think again. While obesity is a key factor in physical health, it shouldn’t be confused with overall wellbeing. After all, how important is that garment tag if you’re anxious, lonely, and drifting in purposelessness? Perhaps it’s time we stop glamorizing the privileged, crafted version of health and find an equitable way to examine our true state of being.
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