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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
You’re sitting there ruminating on what brings you the most joy in life. After all, you’ve had the extra time and space available (during social distancing, anyway) to reflect on such things. Some questions that come to mind: What’s my plan for the next couple decades? What should I be […]
According to Beethoven: “Music can change the world.” If you’re a fan of Bob Marley, his thoughts are: “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” Whether you believe music can heal the world or wipe out your aches, there’s […]
You’re sitting there dreaming of all the wonderful things you want to accomplish during your retirement… You visualize your exciting plans and then start to think about what you need to do to make it happen. You start grand and then go narrow, processing not only what you need to do this year, […]
If you’re worried about losing your cognition as you age, there’s a sound reason for it. It runs rampant… According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in the US alone, the number of people who suffer from Alzheimer’s and related dementias is expected to double to an unsettling 417 million […]
Old people are boring – truth or myth? While you can split hairs and say “it depends on the individual,” it’s certainly a broadly accepted stereotype that old people lead boring lives. Here’s why: Humans fall into a serious habit of doing the same thing repeatedly. You could even say a part […]