Tips and Insights
What Will You Leave Behind When Your Time Is Done?
During our lifetime, most of us work hard to accumulate possessions with the hope of one day passing them on to our children and grandchildren. We often believe that leaving behind material things is one of the best ways to show love and provide security for future...
Simple Ways to Deal with Depression and Anxiety
Experiencing depression can sometimes feel like having two conflicting voices inside your head. One voice may encourage hope, while the other fills you with fear, doubt, sadness, or worry. For many people, this internal struggle can become overwhelming, and in some...
Embracing Life’s Changing Seasons with Appreciation
Aging comes with various gifts which we can only find if we make the extra effort to look for them, even when life shows up. One of the most important things we can do to age gracefully and happily is to develop a mindset that allows us to continue flourishing as we...
Simple Ways to Reduce the Risk of Dementia
It is deeply concerning that dementia, a condition that affects memory and thinking, is becoming more common. Despite ongoing research and growing awareness, there is still no definitive cure. This makes it even more important for us to pay attention to how we live...
Present But Absent: How Smartphones Are Changing Our Relationships
Technology, especially smartphones, has changed the way we live and interact with people around us. Years ago, owning a smartphone was a luxury. Communication with the outside world happened through letter writing, newspapers, television, and radio. There was...
How Healthy Are Your Bones?
As we enter our golden age and beyond, our bodies go through many changes, and one of the most common is the gradual onset of pain in our joints. However, we do not need to wait for this to happen before we take steps to take care of our bones. Our joints allow us to...
What Does Age Really Mean?
Age accounts for the number of years we have lived on earth, but it does not represent life. It is truly just a number. The way we age, whether gracefully or with struggle, depends largely on our attitude, our mindset, and how well we take care of ourselves mentally,...
What Do You See When You Look In The Mirror?
When we look at ourselves in the mirror each morning, it is often too easy to focus on what we think is wrong. We notice the wrinkles that were not there before, the hairstyle that does not sit right, the outfit that feels imperfect, or the weight we wish we could...
Effects of Serious Health Conditions on Our Mental Health (And How to Regain Our Footing)
Most serious health issues arrive without warning and because we are not prepared, they can cause a major traumatic disruption in our lives. Beyond the physical toll, they can also affect our minds directly, leaving us struggling to find happiness. But while you may...