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    #2022wotylinkparty WOTY 2022 - BE

    Be-ing aware of Mental health & Well-being

    June 24, 2022

    We’ve reached the halfway mark of 2022 and as always I’m surprised at how our days seem to pass so quickly. At times I have felt I’ve been marking time due to personal issues, yet when I look back over the year there is much to be grateful for. June has given me pockets of joy and the opportunity to BE Social, Be Spontaneous, BE Proud, and most of all BE Aware of my mental health in particular. BE-ing Proud…

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  • #Whatsonyourbookshelfchallenge Over 50s Lifestyle

    When a novel is transformed into a play – does it work?

    Have you read a book and then watched the movie or theatre adaptation and felt disappointed? I know I have, because if I’ve enjoyed the book I really don’t want the filmmakers to make…

    June 17, 2022
  • Fashion Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    Creating your Personal Style – Throwing out the rules fashion rules for Women Over 50

    Do you know your personal fashion style? Are you comfortable with your ‘look’ or is your wardrobe full of clothes you have never worn? Today’s episode on the Women Living Well After 50 Podcst,…

    June 13, 2022
  • Health & Wellness Vlogcast Wellness Wednesday

    ‘Poo’ & Your Health – how your ‘Poo’ could save your life

    Poo! It is part of our body’s functions yet do you know that examining your Poo could save your life? Poo is one of the best indicators of what is happening in our digestive…

    June 8, 2022
  • #whatsonyourplateblogchallenge Ageing Well Health & Wellness Wellness Wednesday

    I’m in love – my favourite kitchen appliance that keeps me healthy

    I love my husband, I love my family but over the last few months a new love has come into my life. It was a gift from Santa We meet every day even though…

    June 1, 2022
  • Over 50s Lifestyle Wellness Wednesday

    Chocolate topped Oat & Peanut Butter Bites

    Feel like a snack but trying to eat healthier? I found this perfect snack and treat for anytime on Instagram @kaylieshealthyrecipes. [This post contains affililate links. If you click on a link and make…

    June 1, 2022
  • Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    Happy, Healthy & Hot – 5 ways to Next Level You

    Are you feeling healthy, confident and energetic? Are you in love with your life? We all want to answer ‘Yes’ to these questions, don’t we? However, sometimes life has other plans, things change or…

    May 30, 2022
  • #2022wotylinkparty Over 50s Lifestyle WOTY 2022 - BE

    Finding the harmony between BE-ing and DO-ing – WOTY 2022 May

    My WOTY is ‘BE’ in an effort to slow down and actually ‘be in the moment’, however as we complete our fifth month of the year I’m discovering the obvious – between BE-ing and…

    May 27, 2022
  • HEALTHY & BEAUTY PRODUCTS Over 50s Lifestyle Wellness Wednesday

    A 5 minute makeup to lift your mood – Enhance Proage Product Review

    For this Wellness Wednesday I’m reviewing a product that helped lift my mood on a dull day. Taking care of ourselves inside and outside are important for our health, well-being and our mental health.…

    May 25, 2022
  • #Whatsonyourbookshelfchallenge Over 50s Lifestyle

    Can I Persuade you to share What’s On Your Bookshelf?

    Are you easily persuaded? That should give you a hint of one of the books on my bookshelf this month. Another month has flown and again, it is time for What’s On Your Bookshelf?…

    May 20, 2022
  • Blood pressure check with the doctor
    Health & Wellness Wellness Wednesday

    Australia’s Biggest Blood Pressure Check

    When was the last time you checked your Blood Pressure? Do you understand the importance of knowing your blood pressure stats and regularly checking them? High Blood pressure (hypertension) is still the single largest…

    May 18, 2022
  • Over 50s Lifestyle Positive Aging Vlogcast

    Finding your ‘magic’ to be healthier & happier in your 50s, 60s and beyond

    We all want to live healthier and happier lifestyles in our 50, 60s, 70s and beyond, don’t we? Sometimes though getting started is the hardest part and our mindset plays a huge role in…

    May 16, 2022
  • Health & Wellness Wellness Wednesday

    Daily Stretches for Women Over 50

    How flexible do you feel? Can you easily move about, stand, sit, do your daily bending, stretching and reaching? Do you take time to stretch your stretch? Do you take time to stretch after…

    May 11, 2022
  • Health & Wellness

    Strategies I use to tame my ‘monkey mind’

    May is Mental health month in the USA but really, the focus on our mental health and well-being should be every day and part of a healthy lifestyle, don’t you agree? Sometimes life can…

    May 9, 2022
  • Wendy's Way to health Recipe Cards
    Health & Wellness Vlogcast Wellness Wednesday

    Forget diets – how to eat healthier after 50

    Are you forever going on diets? Trying all the latest fads? What is really right for you? In this week’s Women Living Well After 50 podcast, my guest Wendy Hodge, from Wendy’s Way to…

    May 4, 2022
  • #2022wotylinkparty Over 50s Lifestyle WOTY 2022 - BE

    Coping with the roller coaster ride of life when you just want to get off. BE-ing in April

    I nearly didn’t write my WOTY update for April and just managed to put it together at the eleventh hour. That is what happens when life is overwhelming – you can’t think straight, your…

    April 29, 2022
  • Health & Wellness Wellness Wednesday

    The 3 ‘As’ to maintaining a Health & Wellness routine for life

    I’ve been doing a health and wellness challenge with some friends and we have been documenting our progress. We have realised that being focused on certain aspects of our health each week has made…

    April 27, 2022
  • #Whatsonyourbookshelfchallenge Over 50s Lifestyle

    What’s On Your Bookshelf? Travel books that inspire you

    Have you ever read a book that inspired you to travel? Perhaps you’ve read books that are set in a place you have visited and evoke memories of the time you spent there? Perhaps…

    April 22, 2022
  • Decor Tips to Inspire Mindfulness
    Health & Wellness Over 50s Lifestyle Wellness Wednesday

    Creating a home environment to enhance our health and well being.

    How do you feel when you walk into your home? Is it a welcoming, calming environment or do you feel overwhelmed because there is too much clutter? Our home environment is an important but…

    April 20, 2022
  • Health & Wellness Wellness Wednesday

    Fitness Foundations – What every woman over 50 with aches and pains needs to know

    It’s time for Wellness Wednesday and this week the topic is around still being able to stay fit and active after 50 despite the aches and pains. Fitness – do you really know what…

    April 13, 2022
  • Over 50s Lifestyle

    Life too busy? Focus on the moment to bring perspective & calm

    It seems that life for many is starting to get back to some sort of normality but also demands on our time are now increased as we enter back into the world. For me,…

    April 11, 2022
  • #whatsonyourplateblogchallenge Health & Wellness Recipes Wellness Wednesday

    Mexican Bowl – Quick, Easy, Delicious and Healthy

    Wellness Wednesday this week is a healthy recipe! Mr M and I have decided to get back to trying new recipes and that includes healthier options that still taste delicious. We discovered Mexican bowls…

    April 6, 2022
  • Micro Mondays Over 50s Lifestyle

    How to start living life your way today

    It’s April! A new month with new beginnings. How will you be living life your way during this month. It’s never too late to make things happen. In this week’s Micro Mondays episode on…

    April 4, 2022
  • Over 50s Lifestyle

    March Blog & Podcast Wrap

    It’s the first of April and I think this year in particular there won’t be too many people playing April Fool’s Jokes, do you? April is a birthday month as my daughter, grandson and…

    April 1, 2022
  • Health & Wellness Wellness Wednesday

    How are you taking control of your health and well-being?

    Over the last couple of years life has been tough for everyone and it has been easy to let our healthy living fall off track. I’ve decided to bring back my Wellness Wednesdays. Short…

    March 30, 2022
  • Micro Mondays Over 50s Lifestyle

    5 strategies to drop the labels and start Living Life Your Way

    Are you living life your way? If not, why not? What is holding you back from enjoy life? In this week’s Micro Monday episode on the Women Living Well After 50 podcast, I’m sharing…

    March 28, 2022
  • #2022wotylinkparty Over 50s Lifestyle WOTY 2022 - BE

    BE-ing in March – WOTY Update

    Be-ing in March – My 2022 WOTY Update Well March is almost over and I can feel the mornings and evenings starting to cool down as Autumn approaches. We did swelter through a couple…

    March 25, 2022
  • Limb Dweller
    Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    Are you a limb dweller or a trunk dweller? Recognising who you are to live a fulfilled life

    Are you a limb dweller or trunk dweller? It doesn’t really matter as long as you are living your life your way. My guest in conversation is the vivacious and energetic Sandy Stamato, A…

    March 21, 2022
  • Over 50s Lifestyle

    ‘Choose to help’ on International Day of Happiness 2022

    20th March is the UN International Day of Happiness, but with all that is happening in the world – war, COVID, floods, inequality and uncertainty, it is certainly difficult to feel happy isn’t it?…

    March 20, 2022
  • Charlotte Bronte
    #Whatsonyourbookshelfchallenge Over 50s Lifestyle

    How Charlotte Brontë used writing to #BreakTheBias before it was even a hashtag

    The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day was #BreaktheBias and my contribution is to #BreaktheBias of Ageism and Stereotypes for Women Over 50. However, I think that women have always tried to break…

    March 18, 2022
  • Discover Yourself Micro Mondays

    Overcoming ‘guilt’ when life is going well for you

    Life has certainly been challenging for everyone, especially over the last few years. We’ve had to deal with the COVID pandemic, bushfires, the recent floods in Queensland and NSW as well as coping with…

    March 14, 2022
  • Micro Mondays Over 50s Lifestyle

    #BreaktheBias of Ageism & Stereotypes IWD 2022

    International Women’s Day in 2022 is Tuesday 8th March. In recent years I’ve run the International Women’s Day Run in support of women but this year, Queensland has suffered it’s worse floods in 11…

    March 8, 2022
  • #whatsonyourplateblogchallenge Over 50s Lifestyle Recipes

    An easy 3 course dinner menu to impress

    February is the month of love and although Mr M and I don’t usually celebrate Valentine’s Day, I wanted to make something special for him as 2021 was definitely not a great year. Once…

    March 2, 2022
  • Over 50s Lifestyle Recipes

    Individual Camembert & Asparagus Tarts

    These delicious tarts are very versatile. You can use them as an entree, a snack or an inclusion in your picnic basket. They are quick and easy to make, even the pastry! Individual Camembert…

    March 2, 2022
  • Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    Finding your intuition through creativity and personal growth.

    Could you take off in a campervan on your own? That’s exactly what my next guest did at 51 and she shares her story of personal growth and creativity which she discovered along the…

    February 28, 2022
  • Chocolate Hearts
    Over 50s Lifestyle Recipes

    Chocolate Hearts with Raspberries & Yogurt

    Who doesn’t love dessert and this Chocolate Heart with Rasbperries & Yogurt was perfect to finish off our special 3-course Valentine’s dinner. A no-bake dessert that was fairly easy to make and looked pretty…

    February 27, 2022
  • #2022wotylinkparty Over 50s Lifestyle WOTY 2022 - BE

    BE-ing in February – WOTY Update

    Be-ing in February – My 2022 WOTY Update It is the last month of Summer where I live and soon the Frangipani’s will no longer be blooming. Walking my grandson to school provides some…

    February 25, 2022
  • Health & Wellness Recipes

    Air Fryer Salmon with Steamed Bok Choy in Chilli, Ginger & Garlic Sauce

    This recipe literally takes 20 minutes to prepare and make. It is quick, easy, healthy and tastes – so what’s not to like? Mr M purchased an air fryer last year and I have…

    February 23, 2022
  • Over 50s Lifestyle Podcast Vlogcast

     Trust Your Instincts, Find Your Power and Tell Your Story: 5 Key Steps 

    My guest today is Annette Simmons,  keynote speaker, consultant, and author of four books, including The Story Factor, listed in The 100 Best Business Books of All Time. She got her business degree from Louisiana State University…

    February 21, 2022
  • What's on your bookshelf?
    #Whatsonyourbookshelfchallenge Over 50s Lifestyle

    Do you have any ‘Marmite’ Books on Your Bookshelf?

    I had planned something completely different to write for this month’s What’s On Your Bookshelf? Challenge and then I found a comment in a Facebook Group which prompted me to shelve my original idea…

    February 18, 2022
  • Discover Yourself Micro Mondays Over 50s Lifestyle

    This Valentine’s Day fall in love with yourself & start living life your way.

    It’s Valentine’s Day and it’s time you start falling in love with yourself to live life your way. That’s the topic for the next episode of Micro Mondays on the Women Living Well After…

    February 14, 2022
  • Banana muffins
    Health & Wellness Over 50s Lifestyle Recipes

    Healthy Banana Muffins everyone will love

    I’m a fan of Bananas. I love them on toast with peanut butter, on their own, in a smoothie, banana bread, banana cake and muffins. I haven’t baked for a few weeks and wanted…

    February 11, 2022
  • Micro Mondays Over 50s Lifestyle

    10 self-care ideas that don’t include a pampering session

    Who says that Self care is just for Sundays? In this week’s Episode of Micro Mondays I’m sharing 10 ideas for your self-care toolbox to use in daily life that don’t include a pampering…

    February 7, 2022
  • #whatsonyourplateblogchallenge Over 50s Lifestyle Travel

    Lunch in the Rainforest at Mount Tamborine

    Mr M and I have made a New Year Intention to have a ‘Date Day’ on a regular basis and discover our own backyard. COVID has made socialising and travelling very difficult. We have…

    February 2, 2022
  • Micro Mondays Over 50s Lifestyle WOTY 2022 - BE

    ‘Book-ending’ your day to Be who you want to Be

    How do you start and finish your day? We know that our first thoughts and actions set us up for the day. If we start the day on a negative note then it can…

    January 31, 2022
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    #2022wotylinkparty Over 50s Lifestyle

    BE-ing in January – WOTY Update

    I announced my 2022 WOTY on 2nd January in my podcast episode and blog post Just ‘Be’ – Living Life Your Way in 2022. After a turbulent 2021 for Mr M and I, I…

    January 28, 2022
  • what's on your bookshelf
    #Whatsonyourbookshelfchallenge

    The Challenge Host Interview Series: What’s On your Bookshelf?

    Readers know that each month I host What’s On Your Bookshelf? with my dear blogging friends Deb, Donna and Jo. We enjoy sharing our love of books and also others sharing what they have…

    January 26, 2022
  • Discover Yourself Micro Mondays Over 50s Lifestyle Podcast WOTY 2022 - BE

    BE appreciative- Playing the Appreciation Game

    I mentioned in last week’s podcast episode, ‘Overcoming the I’ll Be Happy When, syndrome‘, that I am currently taking part in a 21 day Manifesting challenge presented by Gabby Bernstein. Day 10 brought another…

    January 24, 2022
  • What's on your bookshelf?
    #Whatsonyourbookshelfchallenge

    What’s On Your Bookshelf? January 2022

    Happy New Year and welcome to our monthly What’s On Your Bookshelf? Link Party for January. which I co-host with my good friends and Online Book Club Members, Deb, Donna and Jo. A new year, with new opportunities…

    January 21, 2022
  • 2022wotylinkparty cohost
    #2022wotylinkparty Over 50s Lifestyle WOTY 2022 - BE

    Coming Soon: Join us for the 2022 Word of the Year Link Party

    I was out for a run and thinking how I’m getting my blogging mojo back after the ‘cloud’ lifted at the end of 2021. I do my best thinking when I’m running. I was…

    January 20, 2022
  • healthy living
    Discover Yourself Micro Mondays Over 50s Lifestyle Podcast WOTY 2022 - BE

    BE-ing BOLD after 60 – but don’t wait that long!

    One of the prompts for #Bloganuary was ‘What does it mean to live Boldly’? I immediately thought of my good friend, Deb from Deb’s World who had devoted her 2021 to her WOTY: Bold.…

    January 17, 2022
  • core strength
    Health & Wellness Over 50s Lifestyle

    Core Strength the foundation for Active Ageing

    We hear about Core Strength and how it is important for a strong body but do you know what the Core is and how to strengthen it? Do you know why you need it? Your Core…

    January 13, 2022
  • Over 50s Lifestyle WOTY 2022 - BE

    BE-ing Grateful each day #Bloganuary

    #Bloganuary – I’ve never heard of this until I opened my friend, Deb from Deb’s World post this morning. It was timely as I had just listened to a meditation on Appreciation so the…

    January 11, 2022
  • Micro Mondays Over 50s Lifestyle WOTY 2022 - BE

    Overcoming the ‘I’ll be happy when’ syndrome

    In this week’s Micro Mondays episode on the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast, I’m discussing the importance of finding happiness in the ‘Now’ not ‘When’. You can listen to the podcast episode which…

    January 10, 2022
  • Ricotta Cheesecake
    #whatsonyourplateblogchallenge Over 50s Lifestyle

    What was On My Plate for Christmas & New Year’s Eve 2021?

    I love Christmas and preparing for the family festivities. Our traditions have changed slightly as we can no longer have both sides of our families together for Christmas as we downsized and can’t fit…

    January 5, 2022
  • Micro Mondays Over 50s Lifestyle WOTY 2022 - BE

    Just ‘Be’ – Living Life Your Way in 2022

    I’ve just read my friend Donna from Retirement Reflections’ post about her Word of the Year and I think the word she has chosen is perfect for us all. It is usual for this…

    January 2, 2022
  • Goodbye 2021
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    2021 a year in review – did I live up to my WOTY?

    Today, is January 1st, 2022 and I’m late in reviewing my year of 2021 – or does that really matter? I think not. Anyway, I was having my morning coffee reading my friend Deb…

    January 1, 2022
  • Micro Mondays Over 50s Lifestyle Podcast

    Make 2022 the year of Living Life YOUR Way

    Happy 2022! Over the last few weeks my Inbox has been bombarded with challenges, courses, self-help, diets, fitness, get healthy, ‘New year, New you’ emails all promising to improve my life. I don’t know…

    December 30, 2021
  • Ricotta Cheesecake
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    What made me go WOW this week!

    I’m joining in the Wow On Wednesday (#wowonwednesday) link up hosted by the lovely Gail from Is this Mutton? So what happened this week that I felt was worthy of a WOW! This is…

    December 22, 2021
  • woybs cohost
    #Whatsonyourbookshelfchallenge Over 50s Lifestyle

    What’s on your Bookshelf ? Link Party

    This is the fifth post in the What’s On Your Bookshelf? Challenge which I co-host with my good friends and Online Book Club Members, Deb, Donna and Jo. I love the idea of a…

    December 17, 2021
  • Festive Season Over 50s Lifestyle

    What had the Festive WOW factor for me this week?

    Recently I discovered a new blog ‘Is This Mutton?’ and Gail who is certainly living life her way. Gail kindly invited me to join her WOW – #wowonwednesday link up. Last week I shared…

    December 15, 2021
  • What's on your bookshelf?
    #Whatsonyourbookshelfchallenge Over 50s Lifestyle

    Coming Soon! Join us for the What’s On Your Bookshelf? Link Party

    As our Festive Bon Bons Link Party was a success, Deb, Donna, Jo and I have decided to create a Monthly Link Party for What’s on your Bookshelf? We would still encourage everyone to…

    December 15, 2021
  • Over 50s Lifestyle

    Loads of Colour, Festivities & Festive Baking

    I’m well over halfway with my #bringmorecolourintoyourlife 100 day challenge and thank you to those who have been using the hashtag and participating. You can see Days 1 – 30 HERE. This week on…

    December 11, 2021
  • Festive Bon Bons Link Party
    Festive Season Over 50s Lifestyle

    The Festive Bon Bons Link Party

    Welcome to the Festive Bon Bons Link Party, co-hosted by Deb from Deb’s World, Jo from And Anyways, Donna from Retirement Reflections and myself. Jo, came up with the idea of sharing our answers…

    December 10, 2021
  • Micro Mondays

    Reducing Your Festive Season Stress

    In this week’s Micro Monday episode, I’m sharing my thoughts on ideas to reducing the stress leading up to and during the Festive Season. You may know all of these ideas but sometimes we…

    December 6, 2021
  • Over 50s Lifestyle

    Wrapping up November from the Gold Coast

    For me, once we celebrate my son’s birthday on 20th November, I’m in the mood for the Festive Season. However, let’s wrap up November in a nice little package with a bow. I’m just…

    December 5, 2021
  • Festive Bon-Bon LinkUp
    Festive Season Over 50s Lifestyle

    Coming soon! Join us for the Festive Bon-Bons link up

    When do you get your best ideas? Running is when I think of some of my best ideas. My friend, Jo Tracey came up with this great idea for a Festive Bon-Bons link up…

    December 3, 2021
  • #whatsonyourplateblogchallenge Over 50s Lifestyle

    What’s On Your Plate? My traditional Festive Baking

    It’s that wonderful time of the year, decorations are being hung and you can just feel the magic of the season weave it’s way into your heart. The Festive Season is such a lovely…

    December 1, 2021
  • Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    Overcoming Obstacles to find joy in your life

    We all face obstacles in life which can rob us of our joy however, we can overcome them with some simple steps that you can implement today. My guest in Conversation this week is…

    November 25, 2021
  • Micro Mondays Over 50s Lifestyle

    What does Self-Care Mean to You?

    This week’s prompt for #lifethisweek hosted by Denyse Whelan is ‘Self Care Stories’. Self care has become a bit of a buzz word over the last few years but it is still an important…

    November 22, 2021
  • woybs cohost
    #Whatsonyourbookshelfchallenge Over 50s Lifestyle

    What’s on your Bookshelf during November?

    This is the fourth post in the What’s On Your Bookshelf? Challenge which I co-host with my good friends and Online Book Club Members, Deb, Donna and Jo. I love the idea of a…

    November 19, 2021
  • Micro Mondays Over 50s Lifestyle

    Zooming in & putting the focus on your life

    This week’s #lifethisweek prompt is ‘Zoom’ so I decided to make this the topic of my latest Micro Monday Episode on the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast. You can listen to the full…

    November 15, 2021
  • Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    Fifty First Dates After 50

    Dating after 50 can be a daunting prospect. My next guest in conversation is Carolyn Lee Arnold, author and social science researcher. Carolyn drew upon her 30 years as a social science researcher and…

    November 11, 2021
  • Over 50s Lifestyle

    Let’s #BRINGMORECOLOURINTOYOURLIFE Days 1 – 30

    Back in October, I decided that life was becoming a little dull. I was allowing a personal issue to drain me of my joy and happiness. Now sometimes when our mental health isn’t at…

    November 8, 2021
  • 3 recipes using shortcrust pastry
    #whatsonyourplateblogchallenge

    What’s on my plate? – 3 recipes using shortcrust pastry

    I’m not the world’s best baker but I do love to bake when I’m in the mood. My baking has been encouraged and inspired by my good friend Jo Tracey from And Anyways… and…

    November 3, 2021
  • Over 50s Lifestyle

    Putting the focus on Thankfulness in October

    October has come and gone and during the month I re-discovered some bloggers who I had drifted away from. One in particular was Leslie from Once Upon A Time Happily Ever After. I joined…

    November 2, 2021
  • Discover You
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    How I stay ‘young’ at heart in mind, body & spirit

    This week’s #lifethisweek prompt over on Denyse Whelan’s blog is ‘Young’. Do you feel young or are you feeling older than your years? I turned 64 in August, yet I’m sure there is a…

    November 1, 2021
  • Over 50s Lifestyle Recipes

    Healthy & Nourishing Slow Cooked Soups

    Although we are heading into Summer where I live, over the Winter break both my darling and I suffered with coughs and colds – no not COVID thank goodness, although we are both veterans…

    October 26, 2021
  • Over 50s Lifestyle

    Indoor or Outdoor what’s your favourite decor?

    Are you an Indoor or Outdoor person? Are you both? The topic this week on #SundayStills photography challenge, hosted by Terri from Second Wind Leisure, is Indoor/Outdoor decor. I started thinking about the topic…

    October 25, 2021
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    #Whatsonyourbookshelfchallenge Over 50s Lifestyle

    What’s on your Bookshelf during October?

    In September, I decided to press Pause on different areas of my life to take some time out. One area that was not negotiable though is my reading. I’ve always found great comfort from…

    October 22, 2021
  • Go to bed and wake up with less stress
    Health & Wellness Vlogcast

    Ready to go to bed and wake up with less stress & with momentum for the day?

    Routines, Rituals & Habits they are all a part of daily life, but there are subtle differences. My guest in conversation in this episode of the Women Living Well After 50 podcast is Peta…

    October 20, 2021
  • #OctoberOverhaul Micro Mondays Over 50s Lifestyle

    Self care – re-evaluating friendships & bringing colour to your day

    I recently wrote about my October Overhaul in my post Could you do a radical declutter of your life?. I’m taking life a little slower as I examine what brings me joy and what…

    October 18, 2021
  • #OctoberOverhaul Health & Wellness

    What is Physiological Superannuation and are you looking after yours?

    Recently I wrote about my October Overhaul in the post ‘Could you do a radical declutter of your life? I wrote about using October to Overhaul all areas of my life. Keeping what brings…

    October 13, 2021
  • My 100 Day Project Over 50s Lifestyle

    My 100 day project – #Bringmorecolourintoyourlife

    The last 18 months has been stressful for everyone, coping with life and the COVID pandemic as well as the normal stresses of life. I’ve written about some things happening in my life and…

    October 10, 2021
  • Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    From Crone to Creatrix – Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women

    From Crone to Creatrix, Author, Stephanie Raffelock,  reclaims midlife and challenges ageist, sexist archetypes in her new memoir:  Creatrix Rising – Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women.  In her new book, Stephanie Raffelock liberates…

    October 7, 2021
  • #OctoberOverhaul #whatsonyourplateblogchallenge Over 50s Lifestyle Recipes

    Nourishing Slow Cooked Vegetable Soup

    Mike and I have been down with bad coughs and colds on and off for the last 4 weeks. We’ve both had a couple of COVID tests which came back negative. For both of…

    October 6, 2021
  • Over 50s Lifestyle

    My September Highs, Lows & In-Betweens

    Well September flew by and I’m sure for those in lockdown it is a little like Ground Hog Day. I’m fortunate to live in Queensland where we haven’t been in lockdown, although I see…

    October 3, 2021
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    Health & Wellness

    Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2021

    Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2021 is this month, October. Having lost my Mum to breast cancer over 36 years ago, I know the importance of being breast aware. Do you? I support the Mater…

    October 1, 2021
  • Sue at 64
    #OctoberOverhaul Over 50s Lifestyle

    Could you do a radical declutter of your life?

    During September, I read ‘Spring Clean for the Peach Queen’ by Sasha Walsey and what I thought was going to be a light read (which is was) actually gave me pause to stop and…

    September 30, 2021
  • Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    Transitioning the Empty Nest to discover your Best Life

    Major transitions in life can be challenging but with some planning and preparation moving on to a new phase in life can be easier than you think.  My guest in conversation today is Karen…

    September 23, 2021
  • woybs cohost
    #Whatsonyourbookshelfchallenge Over 50s Lifestyle

    What’s on your bookshelf during September?

    We had a great response to our first What’s On Your Bookshelf Challenge? in August. This month, I was not well for about two weeks which gave me plenty of time to read –…

    September 17, 2021
  • Marathon River Run 2021
    Health & Wellness Over 50s Lifestyle

    Age shouldn’t be a barrier to your dreams – I’ve proven that!

    I posted the following few paragraphs on my social media yesterday – I was feeling proud as punch as I had just run my 4th full marathon at 64 (3 of those in my…

    September 13, 2021
  • core strength
    Health & Wellness Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    How to build Pelvic Floor Strength – It’s all about the Core

    My guest in Conversation is Peta Gillian from Strong Healthy Women.  In this episode we discuss the importance of a Strong Core and building Pelvic Floor Strength.1 in 3 Australian women have pelvic floor…

    September 9, 2021
  • Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    Becoming A ‘Brave New Girl’ How to be Fearless After 50

    Sometimes it takes a major event in our lives to make us reflect on where we are, where we want to be and what we want to do with the rest of our life.…

    September 2, 2021
  • Sue at 64
    #whatsonyourplateblogchallenge Over 50s Lifestyle

    What was on my plate during August? A Birthday Celebration

    I love birthdays and look forward to mine each year. I am so very grateful that not only am I surrounded by love from my family and friends BUT I can actually visit them…

    September 1, 2021
  • Over 50s Lifestyle

    Sometimes you just need to press ‘Pause’

    Do you ever feel like you need to press the ‘Pause’ button just to catch up? Our life here on the GC is a bit hectic at the moment and I feel the need…

    August 30, 2021
  • Discover Yourself Over 50s Lifestyle

    Women 50+ share the #1 thing holding them back from Living Life

    I’ve been asking questions in the Women Living Well After 50 Facebook Community and over the next couple of weeks I will be highlighting one for us all to reflect on and answer.  As…

    August 27, 2021
  • Discover Yourself Micro Mondays

    It’s Your TIME – are you using it well?

    The prompt for this week’s #lifethisweek over on Denyse Whelan Blogs is TIME. On reflection I decided to make the topic for my Micro Mondays episode on the Women Living Well After 50 podcast,…

    August 23, 2021
  • woybs cohost
    #Whatsonyourbookshelfchallenge Over 50s Lifestyle

    What’s on your bookshelf during August?

    Welcome to our inaugural #whatsonyourbookshelfchallenge! My friends Debbie Harris, Jo Tracey and Donna Connolly have joined with me and each month we will be sharing books that we have enjoyed during the month. I…

    August 20, 2021
  • Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    Don’t stop now – Making the most of the rest of your life

    Empty nest, career change, retirement – major life changes where we may feel unsure of our direction or purpose. My guest in Conversation is Jan Fishler, author and speaker who decided to just go…

    August 18, 2021
  • Health & Wellness Mental Health Micro Mondays

    A Guided Breath Meditation to overcome anxiety & stress

    In this week’s Micro Mondays episode on the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast, I’m focusing on reducing anxiety and stress through a short guided meditation. Lockdown due to COVID is hitting hard and…

    August 16, 2021
  • Discover Yourself Micro Mondays

    Self Worth & The Importance of Celebrating Your Successes

    Self-worth – how would you rate yours? Do you sometimes feel that you aren’t good enough? I know I used to feel that way for many years – sometimes I still do.  I know I…

    August 9, 2021
  • Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    Living a BOLD life to build confidence & self-esteem

    Living BOLD! That isn’t as easy as it sounds, especially if like many of us, your confidence and self-esteem is holding you back.My guest in Conversation on the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast,…

    August 4, 2021
  • Over 50s Lifestyle Recipes

    Making Memories through Baking

    I’ve discovered that my two grandsons love baking. Ethan (E1) is 7 years old and Elliot (E2) is 3. Children have a wonderful gift of helping you to Live in the Moment, don’t they?…

    August 4, 2021
  • Micro Mondays Over 50s Lifestyle

    The Power of Silence & Sitting on your hands

    Are you always the first to Volunteer?  Your Hand is up, ‘Yes I will do it!’Are you Taking on more but enjoying it less?  What would happen if you sat on your hands, if you…

    August 2, 2021
  • Over 50s Lifestyle

    Questions to ponder

    This week’s prompt for #lifethisweek, hosted by Denyse Whelan is Question. Each week in my Living Well Letter to subscribers, and also in my Micro Mondays Podcast, I ask a question to ponder. A…

    August 2, 2021
  • #Whatsonyourbookshelfchallenge Over 50s Lifestyle

    What was on my Bookshelf for July plus a New reading challenge for you to join

    Reading is one of my guilty pleasures. Is there nothing better than curling up with a good book and a cuppa and ‘meeting new people” through the characters in a book? I love reading…

    July 30, 2021
  • Micro Mondays Over 50s Lifestyle

    How my grandsons help me to live in the moment

    Stop! Close your eyes, take a deep breath and breathe in the moment. Go on, take a moment out of your day, live it and breathe it. That’s the topic of my Micro Mondays…

    July 26, 2021
  • Health & Wellness Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    Are you on the Slippery Slope?

    Are you on the Slippery Slope? Is your body experiencing subtle changes that you aren’t noticing and suddenly you find bending and stretching difficult? There is no avoiding aging but the quality of our…

    July 21, 2021
  • Micro Mondays Over 50s Lifestyle

    How a small gesture can make someone’s day

    When a surprise arrives in the mail and makes your day. That’s what happened to me this week and I was so pleased to receive gift from my blogging friend Denyse from Denyse Whelan…

    July 19, 2021
  • Discover Yourself Over 50s Lifestyle

    Are you living life YOUR way? (or trying too hard to Please)

    I’ve just finished a book by Cathy Kelly, ‘The Family Gift’ as well as Jane Eyre which I’ve been reading with my book club.  Two totally different books but I enjoyed both.  I’ll be…

    July 18, 2021
  • New Direction
    Discover Yourself Micro Mondays

    My 3 top strategies to create your new direction in life

    Do you want a new direction in life but can’t take that first step? You are feeling uneasy, bored, challenged or scared to make changes. Sometimes it is difficult to find clarity and your…

    July 12, 2021
  • Finding your Financial 'G' Spot with Vix Munro
    Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    Finding your Financial ‘G’ spot

    How are your finances? Do you know what your Financial ‘G’ spot is? We discuss our health and well being and what we want to do in retirement, but sometimes the matter of finances…

    July 8, 2021
  • Date & Walnut Bread
    #whatsonyourplateblogchallenge Recipes

    Date & Walnut Bread – Yum!

    My friend, Wendy from Wendy’s Way to Health has a recipe for Banana and Walnut Bread which is delicious, but what do you do when you don’t have bananas? You improvise! I had some…

    July 7, 2021
  • Discover Yourself Micro Mondays

    Strategies I use to conquer Overwhelm – Living your authentic life

    Are you living life your way? Do you get caught up with reading advice from all sides of the spectrum on what we should and shouldn’t be doing to achieve happiness? It’s your life…

    July 5, 2021
  • Discover Yourself Micro Mondays

    5 ways to Find & Maintain Your Focus Every Day

    It’s the last Monday in the month and time to set our goals, refocus and replan for the new month.  In this episode I discuss 5 ways you can find and maintain your focus…

    June 28, 2021
  • Over 50s Lifestyle

    What was on my Bookshelf for June

    Reading is one of my guilty pleasures. Is there nothing better than curling up with a good book and a cuppa and having some ‘meeting new people” through the characters in a book? I…

    June 25, 2021
  • Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    Being ‘dauntless’ to pursue a dream

    Have  you ever wanted to change your lifestyle and start a new business?  My next guest in conversation, Judy Brown and her husband swapped life on land to pursue their dream of owning a…

    June 23, 2021
  • Discover Yourself Micro Mondays

    The #1 thing holding you back – Part 2

    In the previous episode I discussed the #1 thing holding you back from moving forward in life – YOU!  If you missed it take a listen to discover  the first 5 behaviours that reveal…

    June 21, 2021
  • Micro Mondays Over 50s Lifestyle

    The #1 thing stopping you from moving forward in life.

    You have a goal or intention or even a dream but you just can’t get started.  In this episode of Micro Mondays, I reveal the #1 thing stopping you from moving forward in life.…

    June 14, 2021
  • How to find stress in your body
    Health & Wellness Mental Health Vlogcast

    How to recognise stress in your body & what you can do

    Stress is on the Rise for Women! An American Psychology study reported that Women are likely to report physical and emotional systems linked to their stress more so than men. Though they report similar…

    June 9, 2021
  • Women Reinventing Midlife
    Discover Yourself Over 50s Lifestyle

    An Invitation to join m

    Women Reinventing MidLife – This coming month my new friend Deb Johnstone has put together a free online event with 7 women in their second half and knowledgeable in their own field (including me)…

    June 9, 2021
  • Health & Wellness Micro Mondays Over 50s Lifestyle

    Learning from daily life to Live Well

    Do you ever have times where you think something you regularly do is easy and then find that on some days it is much harder? How do you react when you fail to reach…

    June 7, 2021
  • WeekendCoffeeShare
    #Weekendcoffeeshare

    #WeekendCoffeeShare #16

    It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts, special moments and also learnings and inspiration from my week. If you would like to catch up on previous posts you can find them HERE. Weekend Coffee…

    June 5, 2021
  • Sweet Potato Muffins healthy and delicious
    #whatsonyourplateblogchallenge Recipes

    Sweet potato muffins make a delicious savoury snack

    My children gave me the Jamie Oliver Every Day Super Food Cookbook a couple of years ago. The tag line is ‘Recipes for a Healthier You’ which obviously fits with my lifestyle. I love…

    June 2, 2021
  • Monthly plan and review
    Discover Yourself Micro Mondays

    How a monthly Life Plan & Review can help you Live Well & Enjoy Life

    Being spontaneous in life is fun and exciting, my friend Deb from Deb’s World recently had a weekend away with her husband which was a spur of the moment decision. After the weekend, she…

    May 31, 2021
  • WeekendCoffeeShare
    #Weekendcoffeeshare

    #WeekendCoffeeShare #15 – Where has May gone?

    It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts, special moments and also learnings and inspiration from my week. If you would like to catch up on previous posts you can find them HERE. Weekend Coffee…

    May 30, 2021
  • overcoming anxiety to improve self-esteem and self-image
    Health & Wellness Mental Health Vlogcast

    Overcoming Anxiety to improve Self-Esteem

    This month I’ve put the focus on Mental Well-being and the last year or so has certainly tested our mental strength and resilience. My guest in Conversation today is Sonya Matthews. Sonya has overcome…

    May 26, 2021
  • Comparison
    Health & Wellness Mental Health Micro Mondays

    The one thing we need to stop doing for good mental health

    Comparison with others – it’s a trap we all fall into but one that can definitely be detrimintal to our mental health and well-being. In this week’s Micro Mondays episode on the Women Living…

    May 24, 2021
  • WeekendCoffeeShare
    #Weekendcoffeeshare

    #WeekendCoffeeShare #14 – sharing special moments and musings from my week

    It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts, special moments and also learnings and inspiration from my week. If you would like to catch up on previous posts you can find them HERE. Weekend Coffee…

    May 21, 2021
  • Micro Mondays Podcast
    Health & Wellness Micro Mondays

    Understanding the 4 main components of Mental Well-being

    I’ve put the focus on our Mental Well-being during the Month via the blog, podcast, social media and my weekly Living Well Letter. In this week’s Micro Mondays episode I’m discussing the 4 main…

    May 17, 2021
  • Being the meaning of your life through SELF
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Being the ‘meaning’ of your life through ‘Self’

    I love Sunday mornings!  It is the one day of the week where I don’t have to get out of bed early and I can take my time easing into the day.   Sunday morning…

    May 16, 2021
  • Healing through Self Compassion
    Discover Yourself Vlogcast

    Healing through Self Compassion

    We show compassion and care for others, so why is it so difficult to show ourselves compassion when we need it? My guest in conversation is Maria Paterakis, The Future Proofing Cousellor and Mentor.…

    May 12, 2021
  • WeekendCoffeeShare
    #Weekendcoffeeshare

    #WeekendCoffeeShare #13 – sharing special moments and musings from my week

    It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts, special moments and also learnings and inspiration from my week. If you would like to catch up on previous posts you can find them HERE. Weekend Coffee…

    May 10, 2021
  • Micro Mondays Podcast
    Health & Wellness Mental Health Mental Well-Being in May Micro Mondays

    Micro Mondays – Discover the traits to achieve mental well-being

    In this episode I discuss the meaning of Mental Well-being and share the traits that we can practice and develop to maintain mental well-being. Discover the traits to achieve mental well-being Mental well-being is…

    May 10, 2021
  • WeekendCoffeeShare
    #Weekendcoffeeshare

    #WeekendCoffeeShare #12 – sharing special moments & musings from my week.

    It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts, special moments and also learnings and inspiration from my week. If you would like to catch up on previous posts you can find them HERE. Weekend Coffee…

    May 7, 2021
  • Sweet potato and lentil soup
    #whatsonyourplateblogchallenge Over 50s Lifestyle Recipes

    Slow Cooked Moroccan style Sweet Potato & Lentil Soup

    The weather is starting to cool and nothing warms your body and soul like Soup on a rainy, cold day. Over the weekend it was cold, windy and wet so I decided to try…

    May 5, 2021
  • Micro Mondays Podcast
    Health & Wellness Mental Health Mental Well-Being in May Micro Mondays

    Micro Mondays – How to create your Mental Well-being Toolkit

    In this week’s Micro Mondays podcast episode, I’m sharing how to create your own personal Mental well-being tool kit and also what tools and resources I have in mine. What is a Mental Well-being…

    May 3, 2021
  • A 15 minute morning stretch routine for Living Well
    Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Month Mental Health

    A 15 minute morning stretch routine for Living Well

    It is Mental Well-being in May at Women Living Well After 50 so let’s start by giving some love to our body,mind and spirit with a short stretching/yoga style session for Self-Care Sunday. I…

    May 2, 2021
  • WeekendCoffeeShare
    #Weekendcoffeeshare

    #WeekendCoffeeShare #11 – sharing special moments & musings from my week.

    It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts, special moments and also learnings and inspiration from my week. If you would like to catch up on previous posts you can find them HERE. Weekend Coffee…

    April 30, 2021
  • Becoming fitter & healthier After 50
    Health & Wellness Vlogcast

    Becoming fitter & healthier After 50

    Like many of us, turning 50 can mean taking a long hard look at our health and discovering that perhaps we aren’t where we would like to be. Menopause, weight gain which seems to…

    April 28, 2021
  • Micro Mondays Podcast
    Discover Yourself Micro Mondays

    Micro Mondays Podcast – Discovering your Happiness Triggers

    Discovering your happiness triggers Time to focus on your happiness. How are you feeling right now? Where is your happy place? Can you imagine it easily? What are your happy triggers? In this Micro Mondays…

    April 26, 2021
  • WeekendCoffeeShare
    #Weekendcoffeeshare

    #WeekendCoffeeShare #10 – sharing special moments & musings from my week.

    It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts, special moments and also learnings and inspiration from my week. If you would like to catch up on previous posts you can find them HERE. Weekend Coffee…

    April 23, 2021
  • Mental Well-Being in May
    Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Month Mental Health Mental Well-Being in May

    Will you join me for Mental Well-being in May?

    Mental Well-being is certainly a foundation of living well. During May I invite you to join me for Mental Well-being in May as I focus the blog, my Weekly Living Well letter to susbcribers,…

    April 23, 2021
  • Micro Mondays Podcast
    Micro Mondays

    Micro Mondays Podcast – In the Moment through Mindfulness plus a guided Meditation

    The topic for this week’s Micro Monday is being present In this Moment through Mindfulness and Meditation.  I share some ideas for being in the moment and challenge for you to try them over…

    April 19, 2021
  • avoiding the over-commitment trap
    Health & Wellness

    Tips for avoiding the Over-Commitment Trap

    I’ve not had two minutes to spare this last couple of weeks and when that happens I’m certainly NOT LIVING WELL!  The last couple of weeks, Time was my enemy and I need to…

    April 19, 2021
  • WeekendCoffeeShare
    #Weekendcoffeeshare

    #WeekendCoffeeShare #9 – sharing special moments & musings from my week.

    Phew! I’ve had a very busy but very enjoyable week! It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts, special moments and also learnings and inspiration from my week. If you would like to catch…

    April 16, 2021
  • Kuve Jansky Bradley
    Health & Wellness Vlogcast

    The Emotion Code – What is it?

    Releasing emotional blocks and wounds, we have carried throughout our life is an issue many of us face. Letting go of limiting beliefs can be difficult to achieve. My guest today in Conversation, is…

    April 14, 2021
  • Take a run with me through beautiful Brisbane
    Health & Wellness Over 50s Lifestyle

    Take a Run with me through beautiful Brisbane City

    Each Saturday I drive an hour to Brisbane to run with my Saturday Sisters. We moved to the Gold Coast two years ago, but I still keep my running date with my Sisters. We…

    April 12, 2021
  • Micro Mondays Podcast
    Discover Yourself Micro Mondays

    Micro Mondays Podcast – Where are you placing your energy?

    Where are you placing your energy?  That’s the topic of today’s Micro Mondays podcast. Recently, during a conversation with my friend and fellow blogger, Erica from Behind the Scenery, she mentioned that her focus for…

    April 12, 2021
  • WeekendCoffeeShare
    #Weekendcoffeeshare

    #WeekendCoffeeShare #8 – sharing special moments & musings from my week.-

    It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts, special moments and also learnings and inspiration from my week. If you would like to catch up on previous posts you can find them HERE. Weekend Coffee…

    April 9, 2021
  • Taking an Holistic Approach to Health to live well
    Health & Wellness

    World Health Day 2021 – Taking an Holistic Approach to Health After 50 to live well

    Taking an Holistic Approach to Health to live well World Health Day 2021 is today – are you living a healthy and active life after 50? The American Holistic Health Association defines Holistic Health…

    April 7, 2021
  • Micro Mondays Podcast
    Micro Mondays Over 50s Lifestyle

    New to the podcast: Micro Mondays Resetting your Mind, Body & Spirit for the week ahead

    Welcome to Micro Mondays – Resetting your Mind, Body & Spirit for the week ahead.Micro Mondays are short, bite sized ‘micro’ episodes with a message.   Tips to live well Thought for you to…

    April 5, 2021
  • WeekendCoffeeShare
    #Weekendcoffeeshare

    #WeekendCoffeeShare #7 – sharing special moments & musings from my week.

    It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts and special moments from my week. Natalie from Natalie the Explorer started this idea earlier in the year and I link up each week with my contribution. It…

    April 2, 2021
  • Finding your passion for health
    Health & Wellness Vlogcast

    Finding Your Passion to stay fit & healthy after 50

    Staying fit and healthy is important, we all know that. However, for some, slogging away in the gym or running a marathon seems more like torture than enjoyment. My guest today in Conversation, is…

    March 31, 2021
  • Vegetable Fritters
    Health & Wellness Recipes

    Vegetable Fritters – a quick & easy way to add more veggies to your day

    I’ve been trying to think of different ideas to increase my vegetables during the day. It is so easy to just make a quick sandwich rather than taking some extra time to make a…

    March 31, 2021
  • Hero
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    What does being a hero really mean?

    Heroic is the prompt for #lifethisweek and it started me thinking about heroes. Yes we all have our ‘heroes’ in life but really what does being a hero really mean? The Merriam Webster definition…

    March 29, 2021
  • Cats and Dogs
    #SundayStills Health & Wellness Over 50s Lifestyle

    Cats, Dogs or Humans – It’s all about connection for improved health & well being

    When I first started writing this post I was writing from the perspective of how pets can improve our health and well-being. However, when I looked at the reasons, I realised that humans can…

    March 28, 2021
  • WeekendCoffeeShare
    #Weekendcoffeeshare

    #WeekendCoffeeShare #6 – sharing special moments from my week.

    It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts and special moments from my week. Natalie from Natalie the Explorer started this idea earlier in the year and I link up each week with my contribution. It…

    March 27, 2021
  • The benefits of living a green life
    #SundayStills Health & Wellness

    The health benefits of a Green Life

    Green is one of my favourite colours and when the prompt for #SundayStills was Green I wondered how to incorporate that into healthy living. Easy, peasy. There are so many health benefits to adding…

    March 21, 2021
  • WeekendCoffeeShare
    #Weekendcoffeeshare

    #WeekendCoffeeShare #5 – sharing special moments from my week.

    It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts and special moments from my week. Natalie from Natalie the Explorer started this idea earlier in the year and I link up each week with my contribution. It…

    March 20, 2021
  • Lentil Burgers
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Lentil burgers easy, delicious and healthy

    Australian dietary guidelines suggest we include a wide variety of nutritious foods from the 5 food groups daily. The five food groups include: breads, cereals, rice, pasta, noodles and other grains vegetables and legumes…

    March 19, 2021
  • Reclaim Your Life
    Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    Reclaiming Your Life After 50 with Dr Catherine Hansen

    Reclaiming Life – I recently wrote a blog post Become an Explorer and discover your true self. As women we represent many different roles in life such as partner, mother, career, grandparent, friend, daughter,…

    March 17, 2021
  • Black and white lily
    #SundayStills Over 50s Lifestyle

    Life isn’t always black & white but…….

    When you photograph people in color, you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in Black and white, you photograph their souls! Ted Grant The prompt for #SundayStills this week is sharing a favourite Black and White photo. I found the quote from Ted Grant which started…

    March 14, 2021
  • WeekendCoffeeShare
    #Weekendcoffeeshare

    #WeekendCoffeeShare #4 – sharing special moments from my week.

    It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts and special moments from my week. Natalie from Natalie the Explorer started this idea earlier in the year and I link up each week with my contribution. It…

    March 13, 2021
  • Rainy days can be colourful
    #SundayStills Over 50s Lifestyle

    Rainy days & Mondays don’t have to bring you down

    Hangin’ around Nothin’ to do but frown Rainy days and Mondays always bring me down Lyrics from Rainy Days and Mondays by The Carpenters If you are from my generation, you will definitely remember…

    March 7, 2021
  • WeekendCoffeeShare
    #Weekendcoffeeshare Over 50s Lifestyle

    #WeekendCoffeeShare #3 – sharing special moments from my week

    It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts and special moments from my week. Natalie from Natalie the Explorer started this idea earlier in the year and I link up each week with my contribution. It…

    March 6, 2021
  • Overcoming Expectations and Stereotypes in Retirement
    Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    Overcoming the Stereotypes & Expectations of Retirement

    Are you retired? Are you planning retirement? Are you living you life on your terms or by the expectations of others?  This is what we are talking about in today’s episode of Conversations with…

    March 3, 2021
  • Cultivating Self
    Discover Yourself

    Cultivating ‘Self’

    This week, I am delighted to be a guest writer for my very good friend, Leanne from Cresting the Hill. Leanne and I have been blogging for over 5 years now and it is…

    March 2, 2021
  • White
    #SundayStills Discover Yourself

    Don’t live your life like a blank, white page – fill it with stories of YOU

    When I saw this week’s #SundayStills prompt from Terri at Second Wind Leisure, I drew a blank. The prompt is ‘Things that are White’. Now you might say that is easy and yes it…

    February 28, 2021
  • WeekendCoffeeShare
    #Weekendcoffeeshare Over 50s Lifestyle

    #WeekendCoffeeShare – sharing special moments from my week #2

    It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts and special moments from my week. Natalie from Natalie the Explorer started this idea earlier in the year and I link up each week…

    February 26, 2021
  • Fit Strong Women After 50 podcast
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    I’m a guest on the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast

    You may know I started a podcast last year Conversations with Women Living Well After 50. Season 2 will be starting soon but if you missed Season 1you can catch up HERE and be…

    February 25, 2021
  • #SundayStills Over 50s Lifestyle

    Birds of a feather flock together and that goes for humans too – #SundayStills

    This week’s prompt for #SundayStills hosted by Terri from Second Wind Leisure Pursuits is Feed the Birds and you guessed it, the first thing that came to mind was the song from Mary Poppins!…

    February 21, 2021
  • WeekendCoffeeShare
    #Weekendcoffeeshare Over 50s Lifestyle

    #WeekendCoffeeShare – Sharing special moments from my week #1

    Recently, my friend Natalie from Natalie the Explorer started a link up called #WeekendCoffeeShare. It’s a place for bloggers to link up and share their thoughts. Over the last few weeks I’ve been sharing…

    February 20, 2021
  • explore your inner self
    #FitFabFeb2021 Discover Yourself

    Become an Explorer and discover your true self

    For the final week of “#FitFabFeb2021” I found my inspiration from the #life this week prompt for next Monday which is Explore. What does that word bring to mind? Most of us would think…

    February 19, 2021
  • Sleep
    #FITFABFEB2020 Health & Wellness

    Making Sleep Care a priority in your Self Care Plan

    Self-care has been a buzz word for quite some time now and I regularly write about the importance of making time for Self a priority. Self-Care stories is the prompt for #lifethisweek over at…

    February 15, 2021
  • looking at life through rose coloured glasses
    #SundayStills Over 50s Lifestyle

    Looking at life through rose coloured glasses – #SundayStills

    This week’s #SundayStills prompt is ‘Rosy Red’ now that should be easy but again I struggled to put my take on what this prompt conjured up for me. What color is rose red? Rosy…

    February 14, 2021
  • Food planning and prep
    #FitFabFeb2021 Health & Wellness

    #FitFabFeb2021 – Want to know how to eat well consistently, save time & money?

    We know we should eat healthy and nutritious meals, but sometimes we can find excuses not to. ‘I’m too busy’, ‘I got home late from work’, ‘I worked through lunch’, ‘It’s 3pm and I’m…

    February 12, 2021
  • Mind Stretching
    #FitFabFeb2021 Health & Wellness

    Stretching our Mind – what does that mean?

    The concept for my #FitFabFeb2021 has been based around a holistic approach to living well. It’s all about loving who you are and respecting yourself enough to make your health and well-being a priority.…

    February 12, 2021
  • Procrastination
    Discover Yourself Over 50s Lifestyle

    Decisions, Decisions stop Procrastination stealing your joy

    Need to make a decision? Are you decisive or are you a procrastinator? Life is full of decisions – did you know that many sources suggest that our brains make 35,000 decisions each day!…

    February 8, 2021
  • Fallen
    #SundayStills Over 50s Lifestyle

    Fallen – #SundayStills

    To me an essential part of Living Well is to try new things and in 2021 I’ve decided to improve my photography and join #SundayStills with Terri from Second Wind Leisure Perspectives. It’s a…

    February 7, 2021
  • Eat more veggies
    #FitFabFeb2021 Health & Wellness

    Week 2 #FitFabFeb2021 – Tweak what you eat

    Week 1 of #FitFabFeb2021 was all about getting our bodies Moving. Just 10 minutes each day for 10 days so we still have a few days to go in this mini challenge. I’m loving…

    February 6, 2021
  • #FitFabFeb2021 Move your Body
    #FitFabFeb2021 Health & Wellness

    Week 1 #FitFabFeb2021 – Get Moving

    #FitFabFeb2021 – It’s Day 1 of February and time to put the focus on your health & well-being because you are worth it! This week’s challenge is all about Moving our bodies and before…

    February 1, 2021
  • Review and Reset 2021
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    My Monthly Self Review & Reset – January 2021

    At the start of 2021 when we were all in New Year Resolution, Word Of the Year (WOTY), New beginnings mode I wrote a post where I shared my WOTY. I love reading what…

    February 1, 2021
  • Favouritelandscape
    #SundayStills Over 50s Lifestyle

    Landscapes can mean different things – #SundayStills

    It’s time for another #SundayStills and this week’s prompt is ‘ Your favourite Landscape’. When I saw the prompt it was a day or so before Australia Day and immediately the word Landscape brought…

    January 31, 2021
  • #FitFabFeb2021
    #FitFabFeb2021 Health & Wellness

    Join me for #FitFabFeb2021 – Make your Health & Well-being a priority

    It’s on again! #FitFabFeb2021 starts February 1 here at Women Living Well After 50. For the last couple of years I’ve devoted February to review and reset my health and well-being not just physically…

    January 31, 2021
  • I cannot imagine...
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    I cannot imagine….

    This week’s writing prompt for #lifethisweek, was Cannot. At first, I wasn’t really sure what to write but then after reading my friend, Deb from Deb’s World post, I was inspired and the prompt…

    January 25, 2021
  • clouds
    #SundayStills Over 50s Lifestyle

    Walking with my head in the Clouds – #SundayStills

    I’m not a great photographer but last week I contributed a post to #SundayStills hosted by Terri from Second Wind Leisure Perspectives. The prompt was Glacial Blue and I had some photos of glaciers…

    January 25, 2021
  • standing on a glacier
    #SundayStills Over 50s Lifestyle

    Standing on a Glacier on the other side of the world – #SundayStills

    The Columbia Icefield is the largest non-polar ice field in North America’s Rocky Mountains. Located within the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the ice field lies partly in the northwestern tip of Banff National Park and…

    January 17, 2021
  • Positive Energy
    Discover Yourself

    Where are you placing your energy?

    Recently, during a conversation with my friend and fellow blogger, Erica from Behind the Scenery, she mentioned that her focus for 2021 was to look at; Where I’m placing my energy Erica Hefnault I…

    January 16, 2021
  • Move it or Lose it - don't let COVID be an excuse
    Health & Wellness Over 50s Lifestyle

    Move it or lose it – don’t let COVID lockdown be your excuse

    We all know what we should be doing regarding exercise or moving our body (which sounds like less work 🙂 ) so as part of my January theme, Review and Reset in 2021, I…

    January 13, 2021
  • Lessons learned in 2020
    Discover Yourself

    Lessons learned in 2020 to grow in 2021

    I’ve started 2021 with the theme of Review & Reset 2020 both here on the blog and in the Women Living Well After 50 Facebook Group. The idea for this theme, came about when…

    January 8, 2021
  • 10 steps to conquering your goals
    Discover Yourself Vlogcast

    10 steps to conquer your goals in 2021

    Hands up if you thought about or set goals for 2021? Hands up if you’ve made goals in the past but never quite achieved them? Did you know that 42% of people who write…

    January 5, 2021
  • WOTY 2021
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    WOTY 2021 – have you chosen one?

    This meme showed up on my friend’s Facebook Page and I enjoy trying to find the words in these types of posts. I studied the image and immediately saw LOVE, GRATITUDE, CONNECTION and HEALTH.…

    January 3, 2021
  • Review and Reset 2021
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Let’s Review and Reset in 2021

    Happy New Year! It is January 1st a New Year and a blank page in your life for you to write your 2021 story. You know that I love learning so I’m currently taking…

    January 1, 2021
  • Reflecting on 2020 and looking forward to 2021
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Saying ‘goodbye’ to 2020 & looking towards 2021

    What a year 2020 has been but we’ve all managed to get through it and have proven our inner strength and resilience. So on this last day of 2020 let’s take a moment to…

    December 31, 2020
  • #my25daycountdowntoahappychristmas 2020 part 2
    Festive Season Over 50s Lifestyle

    My #25daycountdowntoahappychristmas 2020 part 2

    Day 13 – #my25daycountdowntoahappychristmas – Sprinkle kindness every day. If ever we need more kindness shown to each other 2020 is certainly the time to do it. We can show kindness in many ways…

    December 23, 2020
  • Making Christmas Happen in 2020 despite COVID-19
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Making Christmas Happen in 2020 despite COVID-19

    Christmas cancelled! That was the headline of an email I received today from a media source. It’s easy for me to discuss making Christmas happen in 2020 because I’m in the enviable position of…

    December 20, 2020
  • Reflecting on 2020
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Reflecting on 2020 and yes, there were some positives

    I’m honoured to be part of a Women’s Circle of friends who meet weekly via a Zoom chat. We live in different states in Australia and a couple of our group live on the…

    December 18, 2020
  • 25daycountdowntoahappychristmas 2020
    My 25 Day Countdown to a Happy Christmas Over 50s Lifestyle

    My #25daycountdowntoahappychristmas 2020

    2020 has not been a great year for everyone, has it? For me, personally, COVID-19 did not affect my life too much compared to others. Sure we had lockdown restrictions and social distancing which…

    December 12, 2020
  • Nourish your senses
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Nourishing our Senses each day

    As you would have read, I’ve been taking a break from blogging whilst supporting my husband after the loss of my dear mother-in-law in late October. It has been a difficult time not only…

    November 27, 2020
  • Tummy Troubles IBS Bloating
    Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    Gut Health – How to alleviate symptoms such as IBS & Bloating

    Bloating, Irritable Bowel and inflammation can cause discomfort and at times pain. My next guest in the Conversations with Women Living Well After 50 Podcast, is Ange Sinclair, the Digestive Detective. During our conversation,…

    November 19, 2020
  • Riding the Waves of Life
    Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    On Turning 60 – Reflections on Riding the Waves of Life

    We all have a story to tell.  Have you ever though of writing your life story or even what has happened over the last decade.  My guest today, is my very good friend, Debbie…

    November 12, 2020
  • When Life Doesn't go to Plan
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    What do you do when life doesn’t go to plan? How do you cope?

    “As you read this, my Hubby and I are taking a few days away to reconnect with each other.” That was my opening sentence of my last newsletter to subscribers back on October 18.…

    November 8, 2020
  • Yvonne McClaren
    Health & Wellness Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    When Life Knocks You Down – Finding Strength, Resilience & Courage

    What would you do if you had just relocated to another country, life is good and then wham! it changes and you need to draw on all of your strength and courage? My guest…

    November 5, 2020
  • Learning to say no: An important lesson for women in retirement
    Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    Learning to say no: An important lesson for women in retirement

    I’ve talked often about the transition to Retirement and how for some it isn’t any easy path to transition, including my own experience and difficulty adjusting to a new life. My guests today decided…

    October 29, 2020
  • resilience and strength
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Being resilient and strong when life doesn’t go to plan

    In my last post I talked about taking a mini retreat with my husband and getting away for a break. However, life doesn’t always go to plan and last Sunday, instead of going away…

    October 25, 2020
  • Keep on moving, keep on living
    Vlogcast

    Keep Moving, Keep Doing, Keep Living ON WITH THE BUTTER!

    My guest today is Heidi Herman, author of several books including her most recent “On with the Butter, Spread more living into everyday life’. Inspired by her 94 year old mother who at the…

    October 22, 2020
  • Living a Vibrant Life
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Living a Vibrant Life at any age

    When you read this post, where do you find yourself? Are you having your morning coffee and wondering what you are going to do today? Are you dreaming of a life of travel and…

    October 22, 2020
  • The art of transformation
    Discover Yourself

    The Art & Truth of Transformation for Women

    I’m delighted to be included as a partner in promoting this new book. I’m happy and grateful to share with you something I think is amazing! Twenty inspiring authors have collaborated to share their…

    October 20, 2020
  • How to organise a mini retreat at home
    Health & Wellness Mental Health

    How to organise a mini retreat at home

    Do you take time out for a mini retreat or to step out of the world for a time? As you read this, my Hubby and I are taking a few days away to…

    October 18, 2020
  • Becoming Bold and Adventurous After 50
    Vlogcast

    Becoming Bold & Adventurous After 50

    One of the key factors to aging well – and just as important one as all of the above – is to engage in regular social interaction.  And not just with friends and family. …

    October 15, 2020
  • The Courage to tell your story
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    The Courage to Tell Your Story

    We all have a story to tell, some stories are more difficult to tell than others. Telling our story can be cathartic and perhaps make a difference in someone’s life who may have experienced…

    October 11, 2020
  • Make Your Mental Health a Priority
    Health & Wellness

    Make your mental health a priority

    World Mental Health Day is October 10. According to Mental Health Australia, 1 in 5 Australians are affected by mental illness. This year Mental Health Australia is encouraging all Australians to make a personal…

    October 9, 2020
  • Discovering your new potential post retirement
    Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    Discovering your new potential post retirement

    What does living well after retirement and into your 60’s mean to you? There are many options today for those who want to transition from a full time career to having the time to…

    October 8, 2020
  • WeekendCoffeeShare
    My Virtual Coffee Catchup Over 50s Lifestyle

    Let’s have a coffee & catch up for September

    Spring has arrived and although the early mornings and evenings are still cool the days are warming up. I love Springtime because it fills me with anticipation. Nature is starting to bloom and one…

    October 4, 2020
  • Unclutter your Life
    Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    Unclutter your life with The Unclutter Angel

    The effect of being unorganized and surrounded by clutter also has an effect on our minds and bodies. It can also affect other areas of our lives without us realising it. Have you ever walked…

    October 1, 2020
  • Retreat
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    The importance of taking time out for a Personal Retreat

    Have you been on a retreat? Do you know what a well-being retreat is? I looked up the meaning of the word ‘retreat’ in this context and discovered it means: a quiet or secluded…

    September 27, 2020
  • Share the Dignity, A charity bringing dignity to Women in Need
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Share the Dignity, a charity bringing dignity to women in need

    According to a Human Rights publication in 2019, Older women—those aged 55 and over— was the fastest growing cohort of homeless Australians between 2011 and 2016, increasing by 31%. It is likely this trend…

    September 24, 2020
  • How to live life on your terms
    Discover Yourself Over 50s Lifestyle

    How to live life on your terms

    Do you hold back doing things in your life because you worry about what others might say?  Do you feel embarrassed to shine your light or follow your dream in case others don’t agree? …

    September 20, 2020
  • Joanne Tracey
    Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    Dream of writing a book? Author, Joanne Tracey shares her journey

    Do you have a dream of becoming an author but just can’t take the final step to making it happen?   I’m delighted today to be in conversation with my guest and friend Joanne…

    September 17, 2020
  • 2 questions to ask yourself when life overwhelms you
    Health & Wellness Over 50s Lifestyle

    2 questions to ask yourself when life overwhelms you

    Do you have times when you feel that there is just too much going on in your life?  I felt this way last Monday. I looked at my calendar and every day had several…

    September 13, 2020
  • beyond loss
    Discover Yourself Vlogcast

    Beyond Loss to living a life you love

    Loss and grief, we have all experienced this in our lives, the death of a loved one, divorce are two that usually come to mind but d loss can come in many forms. Over…

    September 11, 2020
  • sunday stills
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Orange – what’s not to love?

    This week’s prompt for Sunday Stills is Orange . Terri from Second Wind Leisure hosts Sunday Stills each week with a prompt. So I thought I would give it a try. I’m not sure…

    September 6, 2020
  • 6 ways to stay connected to YOU
    Discover Yourself

    5 ways to stay connected with YOU

    Staying connected in life means more than the obvious social connections. Studies have shown that staying connected with Family, Friends and your community brings many health benefits and is an important part of healthy…

    September 6, 2020
  • The benefits of Travel for Women 50+
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    The benefits of Travel for Women 50+

    Today we are talking travel and whilst COVID-19 has disrupted our travel plans we can still dream about travelling and hopefully in the not to distant future. I’m delighted today to introduce my Guest,…

    September 4, 2020
  • sunday stills
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    What is Winter like where you live?

    I’ve been looking at Deb from Deb’s World weekly Sunday Stills posts. Terri from Second Wind Leisure hosts Sunday Stills each week with a prompt. So I thought I would give it a try.…

    August 30, 2020
  • WeekendCoffeeShare
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Let’s Have a Coffee and Catch Up for August

    Hello everyone! It has been quite some time since I had a coffee catch up with you. Despite COVID-19 and the restrictions life for me seems busier! My Focus on Gratitude Gratitude was my…

    August 30, 2020
  • Pelvic Floor and Prolapse
    Health & Wellness Vlogcast

    Pelvic Floor Issues, Prolapse – what is it and what you can do about it.

    A weak pelvic floor is an area of our body that can cause major issues after childbirth and when we age. Urinary Incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse are two of these issues many women…

    August 28, 2020
  • 30 days of Health & Wellness
    Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Month

    Join me for 30 days of Health & Wellness in September

    Women’s Health Week is 7th – 11th of September. Each year Jean Hailes hosts this week long event to promote Women’s Health and to remind us that we do need to take care of…

    August 26, 2020
  • Gratitude
    Discover Yourself The Gratitude Series

    How a daily Gratitude practice is the key to self-care

    Gratitude and Self-care, two words that I feel are losing their impact yet are so important to living well. Over the last six months in particular as COVID-19 has affected our lives, it has…

    August 24, 2020
  • Yoga
    Health & Wellness Vlogcast

    Discover the health benefits of Yoga for Women 50+

    I didn’t discover Yoga or it’s benefits until midlife, but I soon became a convert to the practice.  In the past, when I thought about  yoga, I thought of incense burning, alternative lifestyles – a…

    August 20, 2020
  • Kindness
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    A different kind of Pandemic we should all welcome

    2020 will be remembered as the year of The Pandemic, COVID-19. The beginning of a new decade saw our lives turned upside down as we adjusted to lock down, social distancing, food shortages and…

    August 15, 2020
  • Metabolism
    Health & Wellness

    How fast is your ‘internal speedometer’ going?

    Metabolism – We’ve all heard the word especially related to weight loss. You’ve probably also said to yourself: “My metabolism is slow”, “her metabolism is fast that’s why she is so skinny”. But do…

    August 9, 2020
  • 5 benefits of connecting with your life purpose
    Discover Yourself Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    5 benefits of connecting with your life purpose

    Finding purpose in life can be challenging especially as we transition through life.  For many women the empty nest, career changes and retirement can bring them to a point of ‘Why am I here?’,…

    August 7, 2020
  • Podcast for Women 50+
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    The Women Living Well After 50 Podcast has launched!

    I’m excited! I’ve achieved my goal of starting a podcast and am proud to say that the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast has launched! Sure, I’m nervous but I’ve stepped out of my…

    August 4, 2020
  • Growing Young - 5 tips for living longer
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Growing Young is it possible? Would you want to?

    Would you really like to live past 100? I’m sure for many we would like to live as long as we can with the proviso that we have quality of life. In a previous…

    August 1, 2020
  • 31 ways to move more each day
    Health & Wellness Over 50s Lifestyle

    Join me for the Active August Challenge

    ACTIVE AUGUST starts tomorrow in the Women Living Well After 50 Facebook Group! Will you join the challenge to get active every day? Why do we need to move? It has been suggested Sitting…

    July 31, 2020
  • Productivity and mindset
    Discover Yourself Vlogcast

    How to improve your productivity and mindset

    Productivity and Mindset play a key role in achieving our goals, especially if we are wanting to start our own business. A 2018 Forbes report stated that 40% of new entrepreneurs are women and…

    July 31, 2020
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy
    Health & Wellness Vlogcast

    Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy

    Hot flushes, vaginal dryness, mood swings, irregular periods – sound familiar? Many of us have experienced these symptoms with the onset of menopause.  Some women are fortunate enough to have mild symptoms but for…

    July 24, 2020
  • Discover Yourself

    Reconnecting with our Wheel of Life

    This week the Focus in the Women Living Well Facebook Group has seen us Reconnecting with our Wheel of Life and examining which areas may need some attention. This is a process which can…

    July 19, 2020
  • Over 50s Lifestyle

    Fun, easy and affordable travel for 50+ women

    Hands up who likes to travel? Of course, the Coronavirus has put many travel plans on hold but that won’t be forever. I am always excited to read or listen to Women Over 50…

    July 19, 2020
  • Creative Memorial Planning
    Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    What Is A Creative Memorial Plan? Why You Should Consider One

    End of life. It isn’t a topic many of us feel comfortable discussing however we can’t avoid it- it happens to all of us. Most of us have probably put into place Power of…

    July 17, 2020
  • 7 days of 'I Am' Affirmations
    Discover Yourself

    7 days of ‘I AM’ affirmations

    This week the Focus of the Week in the Women Living Well After 50 Facebook Group has been Creating ‘I Am’ Statements to build self-confidence and self-esteem. We then used these statements as daily…

    July 12, 2020
  • Overcoming limiting beliefs after 50
    Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    How to rebuild Self-Confidence & Overcome Limiting beliefs after 50

    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…

    July 10, 2020
  • The importance of 'I AM' Affirmations
    Discover Yourself

    Walking your ‘I AM’ path

    ‘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…

    July 5, 2020
  • Staying positive
    Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    Staying Positive despite the setbacks in life

    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…

    July 3, 2020
  • hand fillers
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Could hand fillers be a way to rejuvenate your skin?

    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…

    June 28, 2020
  • Becoming your own best friend
    Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    Becoming your own best friend

    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…

    June 26, 2020
  • Winter Fashion 2020
    Fashion Over 50s Lifestyle

    Winter Fashion 2020

    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…

    June 25, 2020
  • Women Living Well After 50 is now on YouTube
    Over 50s Lifestyle Vlogcast

    Women Living Well After 50 is now on YouTube

    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…

    June 19, 2020
  • Fly into July
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Join me for Fly into July, get fit and support a good cause

    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…

    June 16, 2020
  • Kindness
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Filling a bucket each day with Kindness

    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…

    June 14, 2020
  • Finding silence & stillness in your day
    Health & Wellness

    Finding silence & stillness in your day

    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…

    June 7, 2020
  • never too old
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    On the cusp of 63, starting a new career& not accepting ‘No’

    ‘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…

    June 6, 2020
  • Coffee Catchup for May 2020
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Let’s have a coffee catch up for May

    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…

    June 1, 2020
  • Women Living Well After 50
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Changes are coming and I’m excited!

    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…

    May 31, 2020
  • Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal 2020
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Supporting the Salvo’s Red Shield Appeal with an online movie premiere

    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…

    May 24, 2020
  • Over 50s Lifestyle

    5 ways to create your personal COVID-19 Time Capsule

    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…

    May 23, 2020
  • Using your 'Why' to stay committed
    Ageing Well, Living Well Health & Wellness Wellness Wednesday

    ‘Why’? How this three letter word helps us stay committed

    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…

    May 17, 2020
  • Finding positives with changing Traditions
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Finding the positive when Traditions have changed in 2020

    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…

    May 10, 2020
  • Reclaim your Life
    Discover Yourself

    What do you AIM for each day? Time to RECLAIM your life

    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…

    May 8, 2020
  • Life during COVID-19
    My Virtual Coffee Catchup Over 50s Lifestyle

    Let’s have a virtual coffee catch up about Life during COVID-19

    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…

    May 4, 2020
  • Nourishing my soul during COVID-19
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    How are you nourishing your soul during COVID-19?

    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…

    May 3, 2020
  • 10 hobbies to try during COVID-19 Isolation
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    10 hobbies to try during COVID-19 Isolation

    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…

    April 17, 2020
  • 7-day Eat Healthy for Life Challenge
    Health & Wellness

    Healthy Eating for Life – will you take the challenge?

    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.…

    April 12, 2020
  • Living the healthiest version of your life
    Ageing Well, Living Well Health & Wellness

    Living the healthiest version of your life

    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…

    April 5, 2020
  • Resource Library
    Ageing Well Health & Wellness

    New videos added to the Resource Library

    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…

    April 4, 2020
  • Ageing Well living an authentic lifestyle
    Ageing Well, Living Well Over 50s Lifestyle

    Ageing Well living an authentic life

    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…

    March 29, 2020
  • Staying Connected to maintain Mental Health & Well-Being
    Health & Wellness Over 50s Lifestyle

    Staying Connected to maintain our Mental Health & Well-Being

    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…

    March 27, 2020
  • Hello, How are You
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Hello! How are you?

    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?…

    March 25, 2020
  • Finding Joy
    Ageing Well Ageing Well, Living Well Over 50s Lifestyle

    Finding Joy during times of negativity and sadness

    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…

    March 22, 2020
  • Using Self Isolation for Self Reflection
    Health & Wellness Over 50s Lifestyle

    Using Self Isolation for Self Reflection

    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…

    March 20, 2020
  • Signature Retirement
    Ageing Well Ageing Well, Living Well Over 50s Lifestyle

    Designing Your Signature Retirement

    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…

    March 15, 2020
  • Creating a Personal Health & Wellness Vision Statement
    Health & Wellness Over 50s Lifestyle

    Creating a Personal Health & Wellness Vision Statement

    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…

    March 13, 2020
  • Live Your Bucket List Now
    Ageing Well Ageing Well, Living Well Over 50s Lifestyle

    Now is the Perfect Time to Live your Bucket List

    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,…

    March 8, 2020
  • International Women's Day 2020
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    International Women’s Day 2020 – Celebrating the special Women in my life

    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…

    March 6, 2020
  • Finding Focus when life lacks direction
    Ageing Well, Living Well Over 50s Lifestyle

    Finding Focus when life lacks direction

    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…

    February 28, 2020
  • How to Keep the Magic in Our Lives
    Ageing Well Ageing Well, Living Well Over 50s Lifestyle

    Ageing Well – What do you do when you lose the magic?

    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…

    February 23, 2020
  • Retirement Regret
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Are you suffering from Retirement regret?

    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…

    February 21, 2020
  • Eating Healthy
    Health & Wellness Over 50s Lifestyle

    Living Well – Healthier Eating After 50

    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…

    February 16, 2020
  • Women Over 50
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Want to know why I blog? I share 5 reasons blogging enriches my life.

    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…

    February 14, 2020
  • Ageing Well, Living Well Over 50s Lifestyle

    Living Well after the Marriage and Kids are gone

    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…

    February 9, 2020
  • Retirement
    #FITFABFEB2020 Ageing Well Over 50s Lifestyle

    What does your version of Retirement look like?

    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…

    February 7, 2020
  • 3 simple tips for Ageing Well & Living Well
    Ageing Well Ageing Well, Living Well Over 50s Lifestyle

    Ageing Well, Living Well – Feeling good in your own skin

    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…

    February 2, 2020
  • #FitFabFeb2020 Let's get started
    #FITFABFEB2020 Health & Wellness

    #FitFabFeb2020 – Let’s get started

    #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…

    February 1, 2020
  • FITFABFEB2020
    #FITFABFEB2020 Health & Wellness Over 50s Lifestyle

    Fit Fab Feb is returning for 2020

    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…

    January 31, 2020
  • Making it Happen
    Discover Yourself Make It Happen 2020 Over 50s Lifestyle

    Making it Happen through Self-Care & Letting Go

    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…

    January 30, 2020
  • Ageing & Living Well by making positive changes
    Ageing Well Over 50s Lifestyle

    Ageing & Living Well by making positive changes

    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,…

    January 26, 2020
  • Take Action
    Discover Yourself Make It Happen 2020

    Time to Hit the Start Button and Take Action

    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…

    January 24, 2020
  • Why the Warm-Up phase of your workout is so important.
    Health & Wellness

    Wellness Weekend – The Importance of Warming Up

    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…

    January 20, 2020
  • 3 Life Lessons for Living Well
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    3 Life Lessons for Living Well

    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…

    January 19, 2020
  • The Scarcity Mindset
    Make It Happen 2020 Over 50s Lifestyle

    Got Two Minutes? Overcome your ‘scarcity mindset’ & start kicking some goals

    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…

    January 17, 2020
  • Letting Go and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
    Discover Yourself Make It Happen 2020 Over 50s Lifestyle

    Letting Go and Overcoming Your Limiting Beliefs

    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:…

    January 10, 2020
  • Ageing Well Living Well in 2020
    Ageing Well Over 50s Lifestyle

    Ageing Well, Living Well in 2020

    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…

    January 5, 2020
  • Define Your Goal
    Discover Yourself Make It Happen 2020

    Make It Happen 2020 – Defining Your Goal

    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…

    January 3, 2020
  • Make it Happen 2020 Challenge
    Make It Happen 2020 Over 50s Lifestyle

    Join me for the Make It Happen 2020 Challenge

    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…

    January 1, 2020
  • Change
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Will you commit to making one change in 2020?

    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…

    December 28, 2019
  • Best wishes for Festive Season
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    With love and best wishes for the Festive Season

    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…

    December 22, 2019
  • Fashion Over 50s Lifestyle

    Festive Fashion – Find inspiration from your wardrobe

    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.…

    December 17, 2019
  • Are you ready for 2020?
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Are you ready for 2020?

    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…

    December 15, 2019
  • Fashion Over 50s Lifestyle

    Pantone’s Colour for 2020 plus a special offer

    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…

    December 14, 2019
  • Overcoming Procrastination
    Health & Wellness Mental Health Over 50s Lifestyle

    Overcoming procrastination – Strategies to help you start the new decade with a clean slate

    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…

    December 10, 2019
  • self confidence procrastination
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    Sometimes you just need that ‘kick up the butt’

    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…

    November 23, 2019
  • Health & Wellness Over 50s Lifestyle Self Care Sunday

    Self Care Sunday with Sue – Tip #4 – How to create your Signature Self Care Cocktail

    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…

    November 10, 2019
  • Gratitude Cards
    Discover Yourself Gratitude Challenge 2019 Over 50s Lifestyle

    Make Someone’s Day with Printable Gratitude Cards for Any Occasion

    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…

    November 8, 2019
  • Prioritize Your Time
    Over 50s Lifestyle Self Care Sunday

    Self Care Sunday with Sue – Tip #3 – Prioritize your time

    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…

    November 3, 2019
  • Happiness Advantage
    Gratitude Challenge 2019

    Will you take the Gratitude Challenge with me?

    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…

    October 31, 2019
  • Over 50s Lifestyle

    Melbourne Cup Fashions 2019

    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…

    October 27, 2019
  • Stop the Comparison
    Over 50s Lifestyle Self Care Sunday

    Self Care Sunday with Sue – Tip #2 – Stop the Comparison

    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…

    October 27, 2019
  • Mindfulness activities for Healthy Aging
    Discover Yourself Health & Wellness Over 50s Lifestyle

    Printable Mindfulness Activities for Healthy Aging

    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…

    October 20, 2019
  • World Mental Health Day
    Ageing Well Health & Wellness Mental Health Over 50s Lifestyle

    Will you make a promise? I have

    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…

    October 13, 2019
  • Finding Perspective
    Over 50s Lifestyle

    How a compliment, a glacier and coming home gave me perspective

    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…

    October 6, 2019
  • Self-Care in September - Part 4
    #SelfCareinSeptember Health & Wellness

    Self-Care in September – Part 4

    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…

    September 29, 2019
  • Self-Care in September - Part 3
    #SelfCareinSeptember Health & Wellness

    Self-Care in September – Part 3

    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…

    September 22, 2019
  • Self-Care in September - Part 2
    #SelfCareinSeptember Health & Wellness

    Self-Care in September – Part 2

    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…

    September 15, 2019
  • World Mental Health Day
    #SelfCareinSeptember Health & Wellness

    Self-Care in September – Part 1

    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…

    September 8, 2019
  • Fashion Trends Spring/Summer 2019
    Fashion Over 50s Lifestyle

    Fashion Trends for Spring/Summer 2019

    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…

    September 7, 2019
  • The Meaning of Self-Care
    #SelfCareinSeptember Health & Wellness

    The meaning of Self-Care

    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…

    September 5, 2019
  • Ageing Well in August
    Ageing Well Over 50s Lifestyle

    Ageing Well in August – Days 25 – 31

    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…

    August 31, 2019
  • 5 pillars of Ageing Well
    Ageing Well Health & Wellness

    The 5 pillars of Ageing Well

    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…

    August 29, 2019
  • Self-Care in September
    #SelfCareinSeptember Health & Wellness

    Self-Care in September

    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…

    August 28, 2019
  • Ageing Well in August - Days 18 -24
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    Ageing Well in August – Days 18 – 24

    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…

    August 24, 2019
  • Uniquely You - My Cancer Council Workshop
    Ageing Well Fashion Over 50s Lifestyle

    Uniquely You – My Cancer Council Workshop

    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…

    August 22, 2019
  • Ageing Well
    Ageing Well Over 50s Lifestyle

    Opt Out of Ageing? Yes Please!

    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…

    August 20, 2019
  • Ageing Well in August - Days 11 - 17
    Ageing Well Over 50s Lifestyle

    Ageing Well in August – Days 11 – 17

    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 &…

    August 17, 2019
  • Ageless Confidence
    Ageing Well Health & Wellness

    Ageless Confidence

    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,…

    August 17, 2019
  • 5 keys to healthy ageing
    Ageing Well Health & Wellness

    5 keys to healthy ageing – I’m a Guest at Inspire My Style

    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…

    August 16, 2019
  • How loneliness affects ageing well
    Ageing Well Health & Wellness

    Never Let Yourself Get Too Lonely

    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…

    August 15, 2019
  • Benefits of Age-Gap Friendships
    Ageing Well Health & Wellness Wellness Wednesday

    The Benefits of Age-Gap Friendships

    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…

    August 14, 2019
  • 7 ways to inspire you to age well
    Ageing Well Over 50s Lifestyle

    Ageing Well in August – 7 ways to inspire you to Age Well

    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…

    August 10, 2019
  • Ageing Well Over 50s Lifestyle

    Living your best life Now!

    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…

    August 8, 2019
  • 6 exercise & fitness tools that really work & don't cost a fortune
    Ageing Well Health & Wellness

    Why you need functional fitness to age well

    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…

    August 7, 2019
  • #JournalinginJuly Challenge - Week 5
    #JournalingInJuly Over 50s Lifestyle

    #JournalinginJuly Challenge Week 5 & Wrap Up

    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…

    August 3, 2019
  • Ageing Well
    Ageing Well Over 50s Lifestyle

    August Theme Reveal – Ageing Well in August

    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…

    July 31, 2019
  • The Seasons of Life
    #JournalingInJuly Over 50s Lifestyle

    The Seasons of Life – I’m a Guest at Deb’s World

    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…

    July 29, 2019
  • #journalinginjuly
    #JournalingInJuly Over 50s Lifestyle

    #JournalinginJuly Challenge Week 5 Prompts

    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…

    July 28, 2019
  • #JournalinginJuly Challenge Week 4
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    #JournalinginJuly Challenge Week 4

    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…

    July 27, 2019
  • 5 things I don't want in my life
    #JournalingInJuly Over 50s Lifestyle

    5 things I don’t want in my life

    #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…

    July 25, 2019
  • Self Reflection Journaling
    #JournalingInJuly Over 50s Lifestyle

    Week 4 #JournalinginJuly Prompts – Self Reflection

    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…

    July 21, 2019
  • Journal Challenge Week 3
    #JournalingInJuly Over 50s Lifestyle

    #JournalinginJuly Challenge Week 3

    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…

    July 20, 2019
  • Write your life
    #JournalingInJuly Over 50s Lifestyle

    Write Your Life – a Personal Journey

    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…

    July 18, 2019
  • What is your ‘WHY’ for keeping healthy as you age?
    Health & Wellness

    What is your ‘WHY’ for keeping healthy as you age?

    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…

    July 17, 2019
  • Week 3 #JournalinginJuly Prompts
    #JournalingInJuly Over 50s Lifestyle

    Week 3 #JournalinginJuly Prompts

    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…

    July 14, 2019
  • #JournalinginJuly Challenge Week 2
    #JournalingInJuly Over 50s Lifestyle

    #JournalinginJuly Challenge Week 2

    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…

    July 13, 2019
  • #journalinginjuly
    #JournalingInJuly Over 50s Lifestyle

    My Journaling Story

    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…

    July 10, 2019
  • Reducing Stress
    Health & Wellness Wellness Wednesday

    Reducing Stress: Knowing When to Step Back and How

    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…

    July 9, 2019
  • Journal Challenge Week 3
    #JournalingInJuly Over 50s Lifestyle

    Week 2 #JournalinginJuly Prompts

    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…

    July 7, 2019
  • Journal Challenge Week 3
    #JournalingInJuly Over 50s Lifestyle

    #JournalinginJuly 31 Day Journal Challenge Part 1

    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…

    July 6, 2019
  • The Evolvement of My Journaling Journey
    #JournalingInJuly Over 50s Lifestyle

    Why I Evolved My Journaling Journey

    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 3, 2019
  • Journal Challenge Week 3
    #JournalingInJuly Over 50s Lifestyle

    Week 1 #JournalinginJuly

    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…

    July 1, 2019