Are you lacking self-confidence and self-esteem? Do you feel invisible? Lacking purpose or direction? You aren’t alone as many Women over 50 come to terms with the many changes that occur during this time of life. Some women find it difficult to accept the aging process or are feeling lost because they are empty nesters, are struggling with menopause as well as physical changes to their bodies. They feel invisible searching for purpose in their life, as they transition from…
‘I’m not this’, ‘I’m not that’ . We all have that negative voice, our mean girl, in our head who consistently tries to pull us down. She eats away at our self-confidence and prevents…
Our health can sometimes prevent us from achieving our goals and living our best life. But it doesn’t always have to be this way as my next guest has proven. In Episode 3 of…
Hands and neck – these are the two areas of our bodies that we sometimes neglect as part of our beauty routine. I’ve often read you can tell a woman’s age by looking at…
Why do we find it difficult to treat ourselves with the same kindness that we show others? Kindness is something that we all need in our lives especially in the world today, with so…
Winter has arrived in Australia however many of us have not been thinking of fashion as we stay at home in isolation dressed in clothing more for comfort than style. Restrictions are starting to…
A few weeks ago, I wrote about ‘dreaming big’ and taking a new direction with the website. I changed the name and branding, and also suggested that there would be more changes coming over…
Registrations for Fly into July 2020 are open! No it doesn’t have anything to do with aeroplanes! It is all about counting steps for the Month of July, getting fitter and supporting a good…
Children’s books and spending time with children can remind us of the simplest things in life. My daughter has been reading to her sons since they were born and both now have a love…
Where do you find stillness? How often do you sit in silence? Over the past week in the Women Living Well After 50 Facebook Group we have put the focus on finding at least…
‘Sorry, you are probably a little old for this Course’. That was the response I received from a training organisation when I applied to join the Group Fitness Instructor course 6 years ago. I…
This has certainly been a strange year hasn’t it? I can’t believe that we are at the end of May and almost half way through a year that many would like to restart. Let’s…
I’m excited and I haven’t felt this way for sometime. I’ve been thinking about making changes to my website for a while now but haven’t had the courage to take the next step. There…
Many are doing it tough at the moment and I’m proud to be associated with promoting an event for the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal for 2020. Due to COVID-19 the Salvation Army like…
COVID-19 has had a huge impact on our lives and many have felt the isolation and social distancing extremely difficulty and stressful. After the shock of restrictions and having to stay at home, we…
It’s time for another Wellness Weekend where I link up with Natalie from Natalie the Explorer and Leslie from Once Upon A Time, Happily Ever After. Each month we write from a prompt based…
On Mother’s Day 2020 , I’ve been reflecting on other traditions and activities that have changed for me during 2020 and the Year of COVID-19. I’ve also realised that whilst I love the comfort…
During the Pandemic, I’ve seen an increase in emails from sites I have subscribed to offering all manner of ways to get through this period of #ISO. I have to admit that lately I’ve…
I used to write a coffee catch up post each month and realised it has been two years since my last one. We don’t have time to catch up on two years but I…
When the isolation and social distancing guidelines were enforced I observed that many of us, and I include myself here, went to the extreme to fill our days with activities to beat boredom and…
COVID-19 has certainly taken over our lives and I can feel that after quite a few weeks in isolation many of us are feeling a little edgy. I heard on the radio yesterday, that…
As we all try to accept and live with the effects of COVID-19 in daily life, it is a great opportunity to look at some changes we can make to live healthier and happier.…
My final guest in the current Ageing Well, Living Well series is a neighbour of mine although we haven’t yet met in person. I’ve only known Christina from Midlife Stylist for a few short…
Staying at home is no excuse for not staying healthy and active. I’ve added three new videos to my Resource library which you can do easily at home and you don’t really need any…
What does living an authentic life mean to you? My next guest in the Ageing Well, Living Well series, the lovely Jan Wild from Retiring, Not Shy!, explains what living an authentic life means…
Staying connected to maintain our mental health and well-being is important especially as we age. Keeping in touch with friends and family gives us the opportunity to talk, share our problems, enjoy a laugh…
Hello Sizzlers! I just wanted to pop in mid week to say hello, I’m thinking of you during this difficult time and to offer my support. How are you spending your time in self-isolation?…
Life can be serendipitous at times can’t it? My next guest in the Ageing Well, Living Well series is my very good blogging friend, Debbie Harris from Deb’s World. When Deb sent her post…
Self Isolation and Social Distancing have become the normal way of life at the moment as we combat the spread of the COVID-19 Virus. There has also been panic, chaos and increased stress and…
Retirement. Some of us have arrived, others are almost there and some aren’t even thinking about it. Recently I’ve written on the subject of Retirement. In particular, I asked the question ‘What does your…
Do you have a Personal Health & Wellness Vision Statement? Do you know what one is? Why do you even need one? You have probably heard of creating a Vision board but have you…
Many of us have a Bucket List but are we actually living it or just looking at the list and dreaming about it. My guest this week in the Ageing Well, Living Well series,…
International Women’s Day is March 8 and the theme for this year is #EachforEqual. This means not only gender equality but as individuals and groups actively challenging stereotypes, fighting bias, broadening our perceptions, improving…
I’m feeling a lack of direction at the moment. There was a time when I would not have mentioned how I was feeling, but I’m changing. For the last 5 years of blogging my…
Part of Ageing Well and Living Well is feeling that little zest for life. The ‘magic’ that keeps life fun and interesting. Life isn’t like that all the time, so how do we rediscover…
Retirement Regret? Yes, it can exist and I may even be suffering from that myself five years after I took the plunge into early retirement. I recently asked the question ‘What does your version…
Healthier eating. It is something that we all would like to do but many of us feel that it is too expensive, takes too much time to prepare, doesn’t taste good – pass me…
Most of the time family and friends don’t understand a blogger. I’m not alone as I think you have to be a blogger to know one. I love my blog and it gives me…
The impact of Divorce plus an Empty Nest can certainly be challenging. I’ve experienced both as I’m sure many of you have. As my guest, in my Ageing Well, Living Well series, Allison from…
Retirement – what does that represent for you? Are you happy and contented in this phase of life or are you still feeling unsure of what you want? Currently, my theme for February is…
Are you constantly dieting? Struggling with weight and self-esteem? An important ingredient to Ageing Well and Living Well is self-love and acceptance. If we don’t love the person we are, then it is difficult…
#FitFabFeb2019 was so popular last year that I decided to do it again this year. I also believe that it fits nicely into the #MakeItHappen2020 challenge because no matter what goal you are working…
Last year I came up with the idea of Fit Fab Feb to focus on areas of mind, body and soul to improve your lifestyle, health and happiness. We have moved past the New…
Today, I’ve written a guest post for my Best Blogging Buddy, Leanne from Cresting the Hill as part of her Midlife Symphony series. The Midlife Symphony is all about bloggers sharing what they’re doing…
Change can be difficult and taking the first step is definitely not easy. My next guest in the Ageing Well, Living Well series, is friend and author, Toni Pike. Toni has written several books,…
Last week, in the Make It Happen 2020 Challenge, I wrote about the ‘Scarcity Mindset’ and using the Two Minute Rule and Microsteps to break down our goals into manageable pieces. Let’s recap…
Wellness Weekend 2020 is a wellness blog link-up series with a monthly theme hosted by Natalie from Natalie the Explorer and Leslie, from Once Upon A Time, Happily Ever After. On the 3rd Sunday…
Ageing Well and Living Well is something we all desire but sometimes we need to a wake-up call to make the changes required to achieve the life we want. I’m delighted to have Leanne…
Do you have a ‘scarcity mindset’? I know I do at times. Keep reading and I’ll explain what it is and how you can overcome it to #makeithappenin2020. We all want to make changes…
Limiting beliefs – what are they? We all have them and usually the biggest is our lack of self-belief. Recently I asked the following question in the Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond Facebook Group:…
Do you have a focus for 2020? A Word that will define your year? In past years I have chosen a word of the year (WOTY), however for 2020 I have decided not to…
We all have dreams we would like to become a reality or changes we want to make in our lives. But…… Until we are specific about what our goal is. Until we commit to…
2020! Yes a New Year and with stars in our eyes, full of enthusiasm and optimism for not only a New Year but a new decade, we make our resolutions or goals which we…
In my previous blog I asked if you were Ready for 2020 – A New Year and New Decade – a perfect time to make some changes in our life. No, I’m not talking…
FAMILY TRADITIONS We had our annual family Christmas get together yesterday. As we are a blended family, we celebrate Christmas with Nonna (my 93 year old MIL), all of our children and grandchildren a…
The Festive Season is upon us and although many of you may already have decided on what you will be wearing, for many of us it is another stress to add to our list.…
As the year and decade come to a close our thoughts usually take on a reflective mode as we look back on the year and our experiences. It is also a time to reflect…
I’ve noticed quite a few posts on social media about the Colour of the Year for 2020. It’s Classic Blue Do you tend to follow trends or just wear colours you love? I love…
Do you procrastinate? You need or want to do something but keep putting it off. You start to feel guilty because you aren’t ticking off the box as completed and it starts to morph…
I write regularly about being authentic, true to yourself and self belief. I’ve helped others build self-confidence so why have I been feeling less self-confident lately? Do you have times when you are riding…
Creating your Signature Self Care Cocktail is this week’s tip on Self Care Sunday with Sue. During the week I discovered a podcast , The Self Care Architect Series by Janae Fletcher and she…
Gratitude is a focus for me this month as I take the #gratitude30 Gratitude Challenge with Positively Present. I invited you to join me and if you missed the post you can read all…
Prioritize your time is this week’s tip in Self Care Sunday with Sue. I’m sharing learnings from this week on why it is so important to let go of what doesn’t matter so we…
For a number of months this year, I have focused on a theme. There was Fit Fab Feb, Making March Meaningful, Active April, Microstepping in May, Junk Free in June, Journaling in July, Ageing…
Spring is here in Australia and that means that the Spring Racing Carnival including the famous Melbourne Cup is just around the corner. For many, the Melbourne Cup is more about Fashion and Lunches…
This week I found a quote which gave me the idea for this week’s Self Care Sunday with Sue tip which I share in the video below. I’ve written before about Comparison and Appreciating…
Mindfulness is the practice of being completely aware of the present moment. It involves getting in touch with your thoughts, emotions, and body without judging or critiquing anything about yourself. For many, taking a…
Last Thursday was the day the World Health Organisation had set aside for World Mental Health Day. I’ve written often about the subject of mental health as I believe we need both mind and…
If you follow my blog or social media you would know that for the last three weeks, my husband, Mike and I have been discovering Alaska and the Canadian Rockies. We both agree that…
Self-Care in September has put the focus back on YOU and ways you can incorporate self-care into your everyday life. The final part in the series is about ‘DOING’ – creating morning and evening…
This week, Self-Care in September again encouraged us to be introspective by defining our core values, accepting and making peace with our flaws as well as having the courage to ask for help when…
Self-Care in September Part 2 encourages us to look inward and make some changes in our life. They include having the courage to say ‘no’ without guilt, creating boundaries and removing negative people from…
Self-Care in September is not just about pampering, it is about looking at ways you day incorporate daily self-care for your mind, body and soul. The most important part of Self-Care is to develop…
Part of self-care is taking care of our appearance. Sure most of us in retirement opt for comfort rather than making a fashion statement but I know when I take time with my clothes…
Part of my own plan for Self-Care in September was to ask guests to write posts so I could take a well earned holiday to Alaska and Canada with my husband. Sometimes we try…
It is the final week of Ageing Well in August. I hope you have enjoyed exploring ways we can Age Well in the Third Age. A huge thank you to Debbie Harris from Deb’s…
We are living longer but are we ageing well? That is the question my guest, Peta Gillian, CEO of Strong Healthy Women is asking today. Peta has been a regular guest contributor and I…
Self-Care in September is my monthly theme and I’m taking my own advice by taking a break from blogging. My husband and I will be going on a Cruise of Alaska and a tour…
Ageing Well in August has been a popular theme and I’ve enjoyed researching quotes to match the daily tip. This week the tips seem to cover physical and mental well being, moving out of…
The Cancer Council’s Annual Daffodil Day Appeal is tomorrow. We are encouraged to donate and buy daffodils to help Cancer research. Cancer has affected us all in some way. For me, I have lost…
Ageing Well is a combination of many things and my guest in the Ageing Well in August series believes although we can’t turn back the clock we can look to some tools to help…
Another week of Ageing Well in August and I’m loving the series and the response. During August, the focus has been on Ageing Well and I’ve been posting tips daily on the ST60 &…
I am often inspired by other women who share their stories and I’ve met many inspiring women through the Over 50 and Thriving Guest series. Each time I listen to someone tell their story,…
When Candi Randolph from Inspire My Style, asked me to contribute as a guest for her new series, The Midlife Tool Box – Top tools for Healthy Living, I loved the idea which fitted…
How loneliness affects ageing well Loneliness can be a huge problem for some especially after retirement when we can lose touch with friends and work colleagues. It is a huge adjustment from working full…
It’s time for the monthly Wellness Wednesday hosted by Natalie from Natalie the Explorer and Leslie from Once Upon a Time, Happily Ever After. Each month, we can update our health and fitness goals…
We are in August and are you Ageing Well? That’s the theme for August and each week I will be presenting guests to share how they are Ageing Well and I’ll be sharing my…
Are you living your best life now? If you want to age well, you need to seriously give this question some thought before we answer. If your answer is YES, then fantastic! If your…
Functional Fitness, have you heard the term? It seems to becoming more popular in the media and fitness studios but what exactly does it mean and why do we need it? The Mayo Clinic…
It is the final few days of #JournalinginJuly and I’ve certainly come to enjoy the theme and prompts. Today I’m writing #JournalinginJuly Challenge Week 5 Thank you to all who participated, followed along and…
It’s August and I had told myself that I would not continue a monthly theme this month. The #JournalinginJuly Challenge was pretty full on but I was appreciative of the many positive comments and…
During the #JournalinginJuly Challenge, my ‘partner-in-journaling’ has been my blogging friend Debbie from Deb’s World. We make a great team I must say and I’ve enjoyed sharing the challenge with her. We have both…
We are into the last few days of #JournalinginJuly and how the month has flown. There are four prompts left to reflect upon and write about and again looking at them, I feel that…
I can’t believe we are up to #JournalinginJuly Challenge Week 4. Doing a challenge certainly makes the month seem to go faster. This week the prompts have been more geared to self-reflection. Although some…
#JournalinginJuly has certainly made me think as I read the daily prompts. When I was writing the prompts for the month, I knew that some needed to be more probing and serious because life…
We are heading into Week 4 of the #JournalinginJuly Challenge. Have you kept going and written something each day? If you have and would like to share don’t forget to link up with Debbie…
Another week of #JournalinginJuly has passed and I can certainly see how people struggle with journaling daily. For me this week, life threatened to disrupt my challenge but I managed to get some of…
I’m delighted to introduce Suzanne Vosbikian from Picture Retirement as my next guest for #JournalinginJuly. Suzanne has been a guest before during the Over 50 & Thriving Series and you can read her thoughts…
A couple of weeks ago, I read that 11 million Australians have a chronic illness, some which could be preventable by living a healthier and active lifestyle. That is 50% of the nation! We…
I’ve now completed two weeks of the #JournalinginJuly Challenge and I actually think I’m getting the hang of this journaling thing. Some prompts have still made me think and others I found the words…
The focus or theme for #JournalinginJuly Challenge Week 2 prompts appeared to be ‘Favourites’. I find it so difficult selecting what my favourite things are because they change depending on how I’m feeling or…
My next guest in the #JournalinginJuly series is author Molly Totoro. I’ve known Molly through blogging for some time. I knew that she was fond of journaling and has actually authored two books on…
We are halfway through another year and most of us are getting the ‘mid year blues’ starting lose the spring in our step and dreaming of a more balanced lifestyle. Reducing Stress and knowing…
The first week of #JournalinginJuly certainly made me think and it was lovely to have some of you join in and link up on Saturday with Debbie from Deb’s World and I. Week 2…
It is the first week of #JournalinginJuly and I’m excited that many readers are taking part. As I’ve mentioned, I have always struggled with journaling and keeping the journal going. Perhaps I just need…
When I revealed my theme for July – #JournalinginJuly I admitted that I struggle with keeping a journal. During the month I will be introducing guest writers who love to journal and they will…
July is here and as I wrote in my theme reveal, this month will be about Journaling – #JournalinginJuly. I struggle to keep a journal so I’ve set myself a challenge to write from…
It’s time for a June Coffee Catch Up. Wow what a month June turned out to be and I would love to share what I got up to during the month over a virtual…
Wardrobe De-cluttering – it can scare the hardiest of fashionistas! Have you looked into your Wardrobe lately? One of the prompts for #JunkFreeInJune was to venture into our wardrobes and de-cluttter! Having recently moved…
July is upon us and amazingly we are half way through another year. We have just passed the Winter Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere which means that the days will become longer and we…
#JunkFreeInJune has covered many areas of our life where we can remove the ‘junk’ and start living a healthier and happier lifestyle. My guest today in the Over 50 & Thriving Series is Shelley…
Have you been joining me in the #JunkFreeInJune challenge? I hope you have enjoyed the challenge and have started to make some positive changes in your life. One of the ideas that has been…
Junk Free In June! What a brilliant idea! If only I thought of it… The weathers getting cooler and the salads are being replaced by comfort food and one of the reasons that I…
An important area of #JunkFreeInJune is about finding clarity around the direction we want to head in life. My BBB (Best Blogging Buddy), Leanne Le Cras from Cresting the Hill has recently been through…
June is a good month to review our progress for the year. It is halfway through the year and the perfect time to reflect on the goals we may have set way back in…
#JunkFreeInJune has started and I’ve asked several guests to share different ways we can clear our lives of ‘junk’ for a healthier and happier lifestyle. I recently conducted a poll in the Sizzling Towards…
Have you ever tried Bikram Yoga? I enjoy my yoga class but have never tried Bikram Hot Yoga. I have visions of a very hot room and probably passing out during a pose! However,…
Are you joining me in the #JunkFreeInJune challenge? I’ve had a great response to the idea which tells me that many of us want to make changes in our lives to live healthier, with…
I’m going ‘JunkFreeInJune’ and I’m challenging you to do the same! Keep reading because it may be more than what you think….. When I was thinking of a theme for the month, I was…
Lost your Mojo? Find yourself at the crossroads of life and just don’t know which way to turn? The good news is that You can Get Your Mojo Back and Thrive! I’m very excited…
Last week, my guest was author Toni Pike who shared her Microstep tips she uses to achieve her writing goals. This week, I’m delighted to have as my guest, Candi Randolph from Inspire My…
Zero deaths from breast cancer by 2030. Isn’t that a fantastic goal and I’m taking part in helping to make that happen. During June 3 – 9, the National Breast Cancer Foundation is challenging…
#MicrosteppingingMay has been about changing habits and working towards our goals. Obviously, we want to create a healthier and happier lifestyle but we may have other goals in life that we wish to pursue.…
It’s fun, free and widely available. It’s also a “wonder medicine”, according to Adjunct Professor Trevor Shilton, the director of active living at the Heart Foundation. What is it? It’s physical activity. And it’s…
I’m always in awe of people who want to write a book and actually do. Many of us, especially bloggers, feel we have a ‘book’ in us, but not many carry this dream through…
I pondered what to write for my contribution to Zen Tip Tuesday with Min from Write of the Middle, then my daughter sent me an email with a link to an article by James…
You know how it is, you are powering along with changing habits or goals and then you hit a plateau. It is hard to keep motivated and committed when you just aren’t seeing the…
As women, we tend to make sure others’ needs are looked after first and then generally think of ourselves and our needs. That might be fine in some instances but when it comes to…
At the beginning of the year, like many people, I chose a word, or in my case, two words that would define this year for me. The words were Commit and Evolve. I wanted…
What is the #1 reason why we fail to make positive changes in our life? Keep reading and I’ll reveal the answer and see if you guessed correctly. #Microsteppingingmay is all about working towards…
We are all guilty of comparison, I know I am. Comparing myself or performance or life or whatever to others rather than recognising my individuality and unique qualities that make up ME. My next…
Taking the first step to make changes in our life, create new habits or step out of our comfort zone can be daunting. For #microsteppinginmay I asked Peta Gillian from Strong Healthy Women to…
Do you understand your ‘Why’? No, I’m not referring to your purpose or why you exist. I’m asking if you have a Vision and understand Why you want it. Understanding ‘Why’ can help reduce…
Today I’m at Write of the Middle with my thoughts on creating Zen I’m a guest this week for the lovely Min Gillespie for her Zen Tip Tuesday series. When Min asked me to…
I love reading how other Women Over 5o view fitness and keeping active and am continually motivated and inspired by them. I believe that our generation is now leading the way in consciously living…
What I love about my next #ActiveApril guest, is her ability to always find the positive. Even when life knocks her down, Leslie Roberts Clingan from Once Upon A Time, Happily Ever After, has…
If you have been following my #ActiveApril program you will know that my Get Active – Feel Alive not only includes physical activity but also activity to keep our Minds sharp and alert. Statistics…
Have you heard of the term ’emotional eating’? I’m sure we all have experienced this during our life. You know the feeling: it is around 3pm and you crave something sweet to have with…
It is #ActiveApril at Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond and it would be remiss of me not to share my own story with you. Many of you have commented on how fit I am…
Thank you for your continuing support with the group and I look forward to Wednesdays to read your latest contributions.Before we start, please read the guidelines so that you understand the focus of the…
Thank you for your continuing support with the group and I look forward to Wednesdays to read your latest contributions.Before we start, please read the guidelines so that you understand the focus of the…