Tips and Insights
How traveling can improve the quality of your life
Traveling as an older person can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Whether you’re looking for a chance to explore new cities, cultures, and experiences, or simply want to relax and enjoy yourself, there are lots of benefits to be gained from traveling at an older...
Why walking should be your daily habit
Did you know that you can significantly improve your health by walking daily? The two legs together have 50 percent of the nerves in the human body. They also account for 50 percent of blood vessels with 50 percent of the blood flowing through them, thus representing...
Finding beauty in our flaws: Lessons from a cracked pot
An elderly woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the long walks from the stream to the...
A simple guide to understanding and practising self-compassion
Self-compassion is the practice of being kind to yourself. It means being in love with yourself and having a goodwill relationship with yourself. It is not about being selfish or self-centered. Rather, it is about being gentle with yourself and understanding that we...
A health psychologist reveals how ‘stress fitness’ can increase longevity
This article was written by Elisa Epel, a health psychologist and longevity researcher. She is a professor at University of California, San Francisco and the Director of UCSF’s Aging, Metabolism and Emotion Center. Short-term stress isn’t always a bad thing. It...
The power of practising daily acts of kindness
We can all benefit from practising daily acts of kindness, regardless of our age or situation in life. With all that is going on around us now, we need to go the extra mile to be kind to people around us. These days I make it a point of duty to smile and say hello to...
Practical insights for overcoming barriers to personal redevelopment
Congratulations! You are now retired and you have all the time in the world to make the most of this new chapter in your life. With this newfound freedom and opportunity, you may be feeling both excited and overwhelmed. However, the reality of life after retirement is...
Combatting empty nest syndrome with a purpose-driven plan
Most of us often joke about what our “empty nest” years will look like. Some of us say that we will convert our children’s room into a guest room or a home office or that we will have the time to do whatever we want to do. However, when the time comes for our children...
Finding opportunities for meaningful social connections in later life
As we get older, our social circles often shrink. We may find ourselves in a position where we have fewer people to turn to for social interaction and companionship. However, studies have found that maintaining strong relationships can help improve physical and mental...