We’ve all heard that positive thinking can help us manage stress and cope better with life’s challenges. But how do you actually get into the habit of maintaining a positive outlook? For me, the answer was trying the “10 Good Things” method. Whenever negativity creeps in, I pause and make a mental list of ten […]

I’m not exactly what you’d call fashionable—and that’s perfectly fine with me! I’d take comfy sweats over Gucci any day, happily swipe my daughter’s hand-me-down makeup, and choose a peaceful walk over a pricey concert. It’s just how I roll. But here’s the kicker: turns out, I’ve been in vogue all along—and I had no […]

I am a creature of habit. I like following a straight, narrow path, knowing exactly what lies ahead. Take restaurants, for example. I always order the same meal: salad (no meat, no cheese, no croutons, oil and vinegar dressing) and the same drink—water and a glass of chardonnay. Every two weeks, I visit the same […]

I’ve decided to start saying “yes” to trying new things. They say learning something new is great for older adults—it sharpens memory (which I desperately need) and helps you rediscover yourself. Rediscovering myself? That sounded pretty cool! So… I tried fencing. One of my boxing buddies was raving about the joys of fencing, and I […]

I don’t know about you, but I’m my own worst enemy.Believing in myself, trusting my abilities, and convincing myself that “I can do it”—it’s always been a struggle for me. In every aspect of life. Until… I met my boxing coach. Lucky for me, he didn’t put up with my excuses. ME: That’s stressing me […]

Core strength. Without it, the body is weak. Strong core muscles make climbing mountains, running races, swimming laps—heck, even everyday tasks—so much easier. But this week, I realized there’s another type of core strength that’s just as important: emotional core strength. And wow, do I need to exercise that more. Here’s what happened. Life was […]