Use these key tips that make it possible… — I’ve known my share of night owls in my day and, as any of them can tell me, “not a morning person” is more than just a saying on a mug. Morning and evening people are two groups that are fundamentally different. The issue is that our 9-to-5 society caters…

A time when we are in our minds and on our own — I was chatting with an old family friend who is now retired and lives in Key West. She was telling me she found herself a part-time sales position in one of the retail stores near where the cruise ships dock. I was happy to hear she found something to do…

…and be in and out of it in just 15 minutes… It is perplexing to me that, despite the rampant improvement of technology and emphasis on quality of living, more and more people are saying they are stressed, overwhelmed and experiencing anxiety with the world today. In a recent study…

It’s the latest trend in walking… — The last time I was in a European city, I had some extra time and decided to take a walk. I couldn’t remember the last time I had walked without my phone in hand or headphones in my ear. …

The frugal secret to achieving anything financially… — Most of the people in this world only see instant gratification. We want what is easy. We want what takes little effort. We all want to be the next Justin Bieber. The issue is that Justin Bieber is a once-in-a-generation act, and we can't all be the next Justin Bieber. …

It’s not as difficult as it may seem… — I like to think that we’re all storytellers. There was a time many years ago when I did a lot of writing or dreamed about being a writer. Some people even told me I should write a book someday. I thought about sharing a family story or secret. But, for…

We should never feel bad about getting older… — As we age, it becomes apparent that we must create new lives. Most of my female friends from 60 years and up are going through a challenging phase in our lives. We see wrinkles, gray hair and extra pounds. …

Quintessential 1960s hippie slang… I realize I’m dating myself here by telling you that I remember the 1960s. It was an iconic decade, mostly a time of political protest and cultural change. This is evident in the music, clothes, and movies of those times. An era of free-spirited hippie counterculture. …

It’s more than just a behavioral pattern… — I recently partied a bit too hardy and abused myself a little when it comes to taking care of my health and immune system at my age. It made me think of self-care as more than just a behavioral pattern. It would make self-care really impactful if we thought about…