How much do you walk each day? We all get some steps in, but is it enough? Chances are, it’s not. But one of the best things we can do for our health, especially once we are past fifty, is… Read More »Go Take a Walk! How to Make it a Habit
Meditation benefits are particularly powerful for women at midlife. Meditation has been around for thousands of years and is practiced in many different cultures around the world. More recently, it has become the focus of much scientific study, which has… Read More »Meditation and the Midlife Woman: A Powerful Combination
Sit up straight, legs crossed, eyes open, clear your mind, and breathe. These are the basics – but are they really the most helpful meditation tips for beginners? Especially if you tend to think of meditation as sort of a… Read More »6 Basic Steps to Start Meditating When it All Seems too Complicated and Weird
Meditation at midlife can look a little different for each of us. Once you’ve built a regular practice, why not try using crystals to add focus to your practice? Meditating takes time and practice to master. I’ve been meditating consistently… Read More »Using Crystals to Add Focus to Your Meditation Practice
We all react differently to situations and events. While one situation can bring about a stress reaction in one person, another might sail through it without so much as a second glance. When we learn what stresses us out, we… Read More »How to Gain Control Over the Things That Stress You Out
Got stress? Here are 6 ways to reduce it, and each takes less than a minute. Indeed, stress relief can be just 60 seconds away. Try these tips now. “I’m stressed out and I don’t have time for anything, especially… Read More »60 Seconds to Stress Relief: 6 Ways to Get There
Dry January is the now-familiar term used when giving up alcohol – in all of its forms – for a month. It’s considered to be a healthy body rest, and to draw your attention to over- consumption whether alcohol, unhealthy… Read More »Easy Tips to Go Alcohol-Free for Dry January – or Anytime
My favorite meditation app – Headspace – has created a 10-day guided meditation program to improve happiness. Meditation for happiness? I’m here to tell you, it really works! Can meditation make you happier? I truly believe it can, especially if… Read More »A Guided Meditation Program That Will Make You Happier
Guided meditation is an excellent way for beginners to experience a meditation practice. In fact, it is probably the easiest way to begin, as your guide will walk with you every step of the way. Meditation can feel intimidating, scary,… Read More »Guided Meditations That Help Beginners Find Their Focus
Do you meditate? If so – are you consistent with your practice? And if you don’t meditate, would you like to start? In today’s post, I’ve collected all of my best resources and guidance to create a step-by-step guide to… Read More »How to Start a Meditation Practice (for Women Over Fifty)
Stress has an insidious way of making itself known just as you are trying to go to sleep. But you can counteract the stress you feel in order to get the rest you need. Learn how to use meditation to… Read More »Meditating Really Will Help You Sleep Better
Sleep can be more and more elusive as we age. Here are five reasons you can’t sleep that are actually easy to solve. See if one of them might be your reason, and sleep better starting tonight. What’s keeping you… Read More »5 Reasons You Can’t Sleep (That You Can Fix by Tonight)