I’ve got good news for you today: You can create new neural pathways until the day you die. Neuroplasticity, as they call it, is something you can increase for the rest of your life. That’s right. So, if you’re a senior, older adult, baby boomer, retiree, or just plain person who’s […]
Category: Growth
6 Reasons Why Your Morning Routine is Everything
There’s so much proof behind why your morning routine is so important. As I researched this topic, I found most of the info out there about the impact of morning routines to be targeted toward business-minded people who are working towards peak career success. That’s great and all, but what about older adults […]
19 Tips for an Amazing Life After Retirement
Life after retirement doesn’t always end up looking like what you imagined. You’ve been trained to imagine a “leisure-only” retired life There’s all this hype about crossing the finish line and immediately settling into an epic retirement life full of zest, money, happiness, romance and adventure. Our society has convinced us that […]
Normal Aging vs Dementia: Signs and How to Tell the Difference
When people express their fears around aging, usually, memory loss shows up at the top of the list. Which makes sense, considering a significant 40% of people aged 65+ have age-associated memory impairment. In the US, that translates to about 16 million people. But, only about 1% of them will progress […]
5 Keys to Happiness in Senior Years
According to a study reported by BBC, people between the ages of 65-79 are the happiest. Let’s dissect happiness a bit more, and break it down into categories of money, looks, and life overall. Another study found that: Financially – people are the least happy between ages 45-54, and the […]
10 Inspiring Late Bloomers That Prove It’s Never Too Late
Do you ever find yourself wondering… what’s next? As in, what’s your next big move? Or big project? Or legacy? If you’re pondering ways to make your golden years more fulfilling and purposeful, this article is about not selling yourself short. Not only is it a total myth about aging […]
Passion vs. Purpose – What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
Most people see passion and purpose like two peas in a pod. So much so that they’re often referred to interchangeably. But I’m gonna argue that passion and purpose are more like PB&J. They’re individually so different from one another (not to mention, powerfully tasty on their own), yet combining the […]
How and Why to Develop a Growth Mindset (As an Older Adult)
If you’re familiar with my content, you may have come across my broken record message about neuroplasticity: You can create new neural pathways in your brain until the day you die. And just like any other muscle in your body, when it comes to your brain, you use it or lose […]
3 Hacks for Completing Your Unfinished Projects
Sure, we all have a chunky list of ambitious interests, projects and goals in our head that we want to complete. But do your intentions for the day actually work out? Or does the daily minutiae get in the way and keep you from finishing all that you set out to do? […]
How to Be Creative (In 5 Ways)
There are several reasons why you need creativity in your life, especially as you age (five big reasons, in fact). Even if you don’t consider yourself a creative person, the good news is: you are creative. That’s right. We’re all creative and your individual creativity needs to be unleashed and set […]