Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “all or nothing.” The first thing that popped into my head when I saw this prompt was this song. (video put in later) I have no idea why except the word nothing is in it. It has been a while since I have participated in Stream […]
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For those of you who read my blog, you know I like to do these little vignettes or scenes as a writing exercise. I like to share them and get your input. Here is one I did for today. It was a hoarder’s paradise. From the open door, she saw piles of trash and
there are a series of tremendous benefits to keeping a diary as an adult, and just because this pastime has fallen from popularity, doesn’t mean that it’s not worth exploring all the same.
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Hitting 40 is not the end of the world. You might have seen some actresses and singers age with grace, and if you support your body well, you can look good even when you are 80. There are some changes that take place in your body around this time, however, which will need your attention.
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January is often a time of year where people feel really down and low. January blues can set in as you fear the monthly wait for your wages, or the dreaded credit card bill. The cold weather seems to feel colder somehow, and the festive spirit you had has well and truly been packed away
Retirement is something that you look forward to throughout your entire working life. On those days when you really don’t want to go into work, and you’re picturing yourself on a lovely white sandy beach, you may have been telling yourself, ‘when I retire, I can do whatever I want to do.’ However, when retirement
If you’ve built self-care practices into your day to day life, why not share this beneficial lifestyle with your parents and grandparents? But even if you decide to introduce your older loved ones to the benefits of self-care, will they take them on board at this later stage of life? Worth a try! These tips
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As we age, the human body becomes more prone to injury and disease – vision gets worse, muscle growth slows, and energy levels fall. Because of this, turning 50 is a big deal. It might even be scary, if you look at that number as a halfway point in your life. But there
