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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 –…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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?…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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)…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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!…

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…

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…

#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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

“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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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. …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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? …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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?’,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

‘I’m not this’, ‘I’m not that’ . We all have that negative voice, our mean girl, in our head who consistently tries to pull us down. She eats away at our self-confidence and prevents…

Our health can sometimes prevent us from achieving our goals and living our best life. But it doesn’t always have to be this way as my next guest has proven. In Episode 3 of…

Hands and neck – these are the two areas of our bodies that we sometimes neglect as part of our beauty routine. I’ve often read you can tell a woman’s age by looking at…

Why do we find it difficult to treat ourselves with the same kindness that we show others? Kindness is something that we all need in our lives especially in the world today, with so…

Winter has arrived in Australia however many of us have not been thinking of fashion as we stay at home in isolation dressed in clothing more for comfort than style. Restrictions are starting to…

A few weeks ago, I wrote about ‘dreaming big’ and taking a new direction with the website. I changed the name and branding, and also suggested that there would be more changes coming over…

Registrations for Fly into July 2020 are open! No it doesn’t have anything to do with aeroplanes! It is all about counting steps for the Month of July, getting fitter and supporting a good…

Children’s books and spending time with children can remind us of the simplest things in life. My daughter has been reading to her sons since they were born and both now have a love…

Where do you find stillness? How often do you sit in silence? Over the past week in the Women Living Well After 50 Facebook Group we have put the focus on finding at least…

‘Sorry, you are probably a little old for this Course’. That was the response I received from a training organisation when I applied to join the Group Fitness Instructor course 6 years ago. I…

This has certainly been a strange year hasn’t it? I can’t believe that we are at the end of May and almost half way through a year that many would like to restart. Let’s…

I’m excited and I haven’t felt this way for sometime. I’ve been thinking about making changes to my website for a while now but haven’t had the courage to take the next step. There…

Many are doing it tough at the moment and I’m proud to be associated with promoting an event for the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal for 2020. Due to COVID-19 the Salvation Army like…

COVID-19 has had a huge impact on our lives and many have felt the isolation and social distancing extremely difficulty and stressful. After the shock of restrictions and having to stay at home, we…

It’s time for another Wellness Weekend where I link up with Natalie from Natalie the Explorer and Leslie from Once Upon A Time, Happily Ever After. Each month we write from a prompt based…

On Mother’s Day 2020 , I’ve been reflecting on other traditions and activities that have changed for me during 2020 and the Year of COVID-19. I’ve also realised that whilst I love the comfort…

During the Pandemic, I’ve seen an increase in emails from sites I have subscribed to offering all manner of ways to get through this period of #ISO. I have to admit that lately I’ve…

I used to write a coffee catch up post each month and realised it has been two years since my last one. We don’t have time to catch up on two years but I…

When the isolation and social distancing guidelines were enforced I observed that many of us, and I include myself here, went to the extreme to fill our days with activities to beat boredom and…

COVID-19 has certainly taken over our lives and I can feel that after quite a few weeks in isolation many of us are feeling a little edgy. I heard on the radio yesterday, that…

As we all try to accept and live with the effects of COVID-19 in daily life, it is a great opportunity to look at some changes we can make to live healthier and happier.…

My final guest in the current Ageing Well, Living Well series is a neighbour of mine although we haven’t yet met in person. I’ve only known Christina from Midlife Stylist for a few short…

Staying at home is no excuse for not staying healthy and active. I’ve added three new videos to my Resource library which you can do easily at home and you don’t really need any…

What does living an authentic life mean to you? My next guest in the Ageing Well, Living Well series, the lovely Jan Wild from Retiring, Not Shy!, explains what living an authentic life means…

Staying connected to maintain our mental health and well-being is important especially as we age.  Keeping in touch with friends and family gives us the opportunity to talk, share our problems, enjoy a laugh…

Hello Sizzlers! I just wanted to pop in mid week to say hello, I’m thinking of you during this difficult time and to offer my support. How are you spending your time in self-isolation?…

Life can be serendipitous at times can’t it? My next guest in the Ageing Well, Living Well series is my very good blogging friend, Debbie Harris from Deb’s World. When Deb sent her post…

Self Isolation and Social Distancing have become the normal way of life at the moment as we combat the spread of the COVID-19 Virus. There has also been panic, chaos and increased stress and…

Retirement. Some of us have arrived, others are almost there and some aren’t even thinking about it. Recently I’ve written on the subject of Retirement. In particular, I asked the question ‘What does your…

Do you have a Personal Health & Wellness Vision Statement? Do you know what one is? Why do you even need one? You have probably heard of creating a Vision board but have you…

Many of us have a Bucket List but are we actually living it or just looking at the list and dreaming about it. My guest this week in the Ageing Well, Living Well series,…

International Women’s Day is March 8 and the theme for this year is #EachforEqual. This means not only gender equality but as individuals and groups actively challenging stereotypes, fighting bias, broadening our perceptions, improving…

I’m feeling a lack of direction at the moment. There was a time when I would not have mentioned how I was feeling, but I’m changing. For the last 5 years of blogging my…

Part of Ageing Well and Living Well is feeling that little zest for life. The ‘magic’ that keeps life fun and interesting. Life isn’t like that all the time, so how do we rediscover…

Retirement Regret? Yes, it can exist and I may even be suffering from that myself five years after I took the plunge into early retirement. I recently asked the question ‘What does your version…

Healthier eating. It is something that we all would like to do but many of us feel that it is too expensive, takes too much time to prepare, doesn’t taste good – pass me…

Most of the time family and friends don’t understand a blogger. I’m not alone as I think you have to be a blogger to know one. I love my blog and it gives me…

The impact of Divorce plus an Empty Nest can certainly be challenging. I’ve experienced both as I’m sure many of you have. As my guest, in my Ageing Well, Living Well series, Allison from…

Retirement – what does that represent for you?  Are you happy and contented in this phase of life or are you still feeling unsure of what you want? Currently, my theme for February is…

Are you constantly dieting? Struggling with weight and self-esteem? An important ingredient to Ageing Well and Living Well is self-love and acceptance. If we don’t love the person we are, then it is difficult…

#FitFabFeb2019 was so popular last year that I decided to do it again this year.  I also believe that it fits nicely into the #MakeItHappen2020 challenge because no matter what goal you are working…

Last year I came up with the idea of Fit Fab Feb to focus on areas of mind, body and soul to improve your lifestyle, health and happiness. We have moved past the New…

Today, I’ve written a guest post for my Best Blogging Buddy, Leanne from Cresting the Hill as part of her Midlife Symphony series. The Midlife Symphony is all about bloggers sharing what they’re doing…

Change can be difficult and taking the first step is definitely not easy. My next guest in the Ageing Well, Living Well series, is friend and author, Toni Pike. Toni has written several books,…

Last week, in the Make It Happen 2020 Challenge, I wrote about the ‘Scarcity Mindset’ and using the Two Minute Rule and Microsteps to break down our goals into manageable pieces.   Let’s recap…

Wellness Weekend 2020 is a wellness blog link-up series with a monthly theme hosted by Natalie from Natalie the Explorer and Leslie, from Once Upon A Time, Happily Ever After. On the 3rd Sunday…

Ageing Well and Living Well is something we all desire but sometimes we need to a wake-up call to make the changes required to achieve the life we want. I’m delighted to have Leanne…

Do you have a ‘scarcity mindset’? I know I do at times. Keep reading and I’ll explain what it is and how you can overcome it to #makeithappenin2020. We all want to make changes…

Limiting beliefs – what are they? We all have them and usually the biggest is our lack of self-belief. Recently I asked the following question in the Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond Facebook Group:…

Do you have a focus for 2020? A Word that will define your year? In past years I have chosen a word of the year (WOTY), however for 2020 I have decided not to…

We all have dreams we would like to become a reality or changes we want to make in our lives.  But…… Until we are specific about what our goal is. Until we commit to…

2020! Yes a New Year and with stars in our eyes, full of enthusiasm and optimism for not only a New Year but a new decade, we make our resolutions or goals which we…

In my previous blog I asked if you were Ready for 2020 – A New Year and New Decade – a perfect time to make some changes in our life. No, I’m not talking…

FAMILY TRADITIONS We had our annual family Christmas get together yesterday. As we are a blended family, we celebrate Christmas with Nonna (my 93 year old MIL), all of our children and grandchildren a…

The Festive Season is upon us and although many of you may already have decided on what you will be wearing, for many of us it is another stress to add to our list.…

As the year and decade come to a close our thoughts usually take on a reflective mode as we look back on the year and our experiences. It is also a time to reflect…

I’ve noticed quite a few posts on social media about the Colour of the Year for 2020. It’s Classic Blue Do you tend to follow trends or just wear colours you love? I love…

Do you procrastinate? You need or want to do something but keep putting it off. You start to feel guilty because you aren’t ticking off the box as completed and it starts to morph…

I write regularly about being authentic, true to yourself and self belief. I’ve helped others build self-confidence so why have I been feeling less self-confident lately? Do you have times when you are riding…

Creating your Signature Self Care Cocktail is this week’s tip on Self Care Sunday with Sue. During the week I discovered a podcast , The Self Care Architect Series by Janae Fletcher and she…

Gratitude is a focus for me this month as I take the #gratitude30 Gratitude Challenge with Positively Present. I invited you to join me and if you missed the post you can read all…

Prioritize your time is this week’s tip in Self Care Sunday with Sue.  I’m sharing learnings from this week on why it is so important to let go of what doesn’t matter so we…

For a number of months this year, I have focused on a theme. There was Fit Fab Feb, Making March Meaningful, Active April, Microstepping in May, Junk Free in June, Journaling in July, Ageing…

Spring is here in Australia and that means that the Spring Racing Carnival including the famous Melbourne Cup is just around the corner.  For many, the Melbourne Cup is more about Fashion and Lunches…

This week I found a quote which gave me the idea for this week’s Self Care Sunday with Sue tip which I share in the video below. I’ve written before about Comparison and Appreciating…

Mindfulness is the practice of being completely aware of the present moment. It involves getting in touch with your thoughts, emotions, and body without judging or critiquing anything about yourself.  For many, taking a…

Last Thursday was the day the World Health Organisation had set aside for World Mental Health Day. I’ve written often about the subject of mental health as I believe we need both mind and…

If you follow my blog or social media you would know that for the last three weeks, my husband, Mike and I have been discovering Alaska and the Canadian Rockies. We both agree that…

Self-Care in September has put the focus back on YOU and ways you can incorporate self-care into your everyday life. The final part in the series is about ‘DOING’ – creating morning and evening…

This week, Self-Care in September again encouraged us to be introspective by defining our core values, accepting and making peace with our flaws as well as having the courage to ask for help when…

Self-Care in September Part 2 encourages us to look inward and make some changes in our life. They include having the courage to say ‘no’ without guilt, creating boundaries and removing negative people from…

Self-Care in September is not just about pampering, it is about looking at ways you day incorporate daily self-care for your mind, body and soul. The most important part of Self-Care is to develop…

Part of self-care is taking care of our appearance. Sure most of us in retirement opt for comfort rather than making a fashion statement but I know when I take time with my clothes…

Part of my own plan for Self-Care in September was to ask guests to write posts so I could take a well earned holiday to Alaska and Canada with my husband. Sometimes we try…

It is the final week of Ageing Well in August. I hope you have enjoyed exploring ways we can Age Well in the Third Age. A huge thank you to Debbie Harris from Deb’s…

We are living longer but are we ageing well? That is the question my guest, Peta Gillian, CEO of Strong Healthy Women is asking today. Peta has been a regular guest contributor and I…

Self-Care in September is my monthly theme and I’m taking my own advice by taking a break from blogging. My husband and I will be going on a Cruise of Alaska and a tour…

Ageing Well in August has been a popular theme and I’ve enjoyed researching quotes to match the daily tip. This week the tips seem to cover physical and mental well being, moving out of…

The Cancer Council’s Annual Daffodil Day Appeal is tomorrow. We are encouraged to donate and buy daffodils to help Cancer research. Cancer has affected us all in some way. For me, I have lost…

Ageing Well is a combination of many things and my guest in the Ageing Well in August series believes although we can’t turn back the clock we can look to some tools to help…

Another week of Ageing Well in August and I’m loving the series and the response. During August, the focus has been on Ageing Well and I’ve been posting tips daily on the ST60 &…

I am often inspired by other women who share their stories and I’ve met many inspiring women through the Over 50 and Thriving Guest series.  Each time I listen to someone tell their story,…

When Candi Randolph from Inspire My Style, asked me to contribute as a guest for her new series, The Midlife Tool Box – Top tools for Healthy Living, I loved the idea which fitted…

How loneliness affects ageing well Loneliness can be a huge problem for some especially after retirement when we can lose touch with friends and work colleagues. It is a huge adjustment from working full…

It’s time for the monthly Wellness Wednesday hosted by Natalie from Natalie the Explorer and Leslie from Once Upon a Time, Happily Ever After. Each month, we can update our health and fitness goals…

We are in August and are you Ageing Well? That’s the theme for August and each week I will be presenting guests to share how they are Ageing Well and I’ll be sharing my…

Are you living your best life now?  If you want to age well, you need to seriously give this question some thought before we answer.  If your answer is YES, then fantastic!  If your…

Functional Fitness, have you heard the term? It seems to becoming more popular in the media and fitness studios but what exactly does it mean and why do we need it? The Mayo Clinic…

It is the final few days of #JournalinginJuly and I’ve certainly come to enjoy the theme and prompts. Today I’m writing #JournalinginJuly Challenge Week 5 Thank you to all who participated, followed along and…

It’s August and I had told myself that I would not continue a monthly theme this month. The #JournalinginJuly Challenge was pretty full on but I was appreciative of the many positive comments and…

During the #JournalinginJuly Challenge, my ‘partner-in-journaling’ has been my blogging friend Debbie from Deb’s World. We make a great team I must say and I’ve enjoyed sharing the challenge with her. We have both…

We are into the last few days of #JournalinginJuly and how the month has flown. There are four prompts left to reflect upon and write about and again looking at them, I feel that…

I can’t believe we are up to #JournalinginJuly Challenge Week 4. Doing a challenge certainly makes the month seem to go faster. This week the prompts have been more geared to self-reflection. Although some…

#JournalinginJuly has certainly made me think as I read the daily prompts.  When I was writing the prompts for the month, I knew that some needed to be more probing and serious because life…

We are heading into Week 4 of the  #JournalinginJuly Challenge.  Have you kept going and written something each day?  If you have and would like to share don’t forget to link up with Debbie…

Another week of #JournalinginJuly has passed and I can certainly see how people struggle with journaling daily. For me this week, life threatened to disrupt my challenge but I managed to get some of…

I’m delighted to introduce Suzanne Vosbikian from Picture Retirement as my next guest for #JournalinginJuly. Suzanne has been a guest before during the Over 50 & Thriving Series and you can read her thoughts…

A couple of weeks ago, I read that 11 million Australians have a chronic illness, some which could be preventable by living a healthier and active lifestyle. That is 50% of the nation! We…

I’ve now completed two weeks of the #JournalinginJuly Challenge and I actually think I’m getting the hang of this journaling thing. Some prompts have still made me think and others I found the words…

The focus or theme for #JournalinginJuly Challenge Week 2 prompts appeared to be ‘Favourites’.  I find it so difficult selecting what my favourite things are because they change depending on how I’m feeling or…

My next guest in the #JournalinginJuly series is author Molly Totoro. I’ve known Molly through blogging for some time. I knew that she was fond of journaling and has actually authored two books on…

We are halfway through another year and most of us are getting the ‘mid year blues’ starting lose the spring in our step and dreaming of a more balanced lifestyle. Reducing Stress and knowing…

The first week of #JournalinginJuly certainly made me think and it was lovely to have some of you join in and link up on Saturday with Debbie from Deb’s World and I. Week 2…

It is the first week of #JournalinginJuly and I’m excited that many readers are taking part.  As I’ve mentioned, I have always struggled with journaling and keeping the journal going.  Perhaps I just need…

When I revealed my theme for July – #JournalinginJuly I admitted that I struggle with keeping a journal. During the month I will be introducing guest writers who love to journal and they will…

July is here and as I wrote in my theme reveal, this month will be about Journaling – #JournalinginJuly. I struggle to keep a journal so I’ve set myself a challenge to write from…

It’s time for a June Coffee Catch Up.  Wow what a month June turned out to be and  I would love to share what I got up to during the month over a virtual…

Wardrobe De-cluttering – it can scare the hardiest of fashionistas! Have you looked into your Wardrobe lately? One of the prompts for #JunkFreeInJune was to venture into our wardrobes and de-cluttter! Having recently moved…

July is upon us and amazingly we are half way through another year. We have just passed the Winter Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere which means that the days will become longer and we…

#JunkFreeInJune has covered many areas of our life where we can remove the ‘junk’ and start living a healthier and happier lifestyle. My guest today in the Over 50 & Thriving Series is Shelley…

Have you been joining me in the #JunkFreeInJune challenge? I hope you have enjoyed the challenge and have started to make some positive changes in your life. One of the ideas that has been…

Junk Free In June! What a brilliant idea!  If only I thought of it… The weathers getting cooler and the salads are being replaced by comfort food and one of the reasons that I…

An important area of #JunkFreeInJune is about finding clarity around the direction we want to head in life. My BBB (Best Blogging Buddy), Leanne Le Cras from Cresting the Hill has recently been through…

June is a good month to review our progress for the year. It is halfway through the year and the perfect time to reflect on the goals we may have set way back in…

#JunkFreeInJune has started and I’ve asked several guests to share different ways we can clear our lives of ‘junk’ for a healthier and happier lifestyle. I recently conducted a poll in the Sizzling Towards…

Have you ever tried Bikram Yoga? I enjoy my yoga class but have never tried Bikram Hot Yoga. I have visions of a very hot room and probably passing out during a pose! However,…

Are you joining me in the #JunkFreeInJune challenge? I’ve had a great response to the idea which tells me that many of us want to make changes in our lives to live healthier, with…

I’m going ‘JunkFreeInJune’ and I’m challenging you to do the same! Keep reading because it may be more than what you think….. When I was thinking of a theme for the month, I was…

Lost your Mojo? Find yourself at the crossroads of life and just don’t know which way to turn? The good news is that You can Get Your Mojo Back and Thrive! I’m very excited…

Last week, my guest was author Toni Pike who shared her Microstep tips she uses to achieve her writing goals. This week, I’m delighted to have as my guest, Candi Randolph from Inspire My…

Zero deaths from breast cancer by 2030. Isn’t that a fantastic goal and I’m taking part in helping to make that happen. During June 3 – 9, the National Breast Cancer Foundation is challenging…

#MicrosteppingingMay has been about changing habits and working towards our goals. Obviously, we want to create a healthier and happier lifestyle but we may have other goals in life that we wish to pursue.…

It’s fun, free and widely available. It’s also a “wonder medicine”, according to Adjunct Professor Trevor Shilton, the director of active living at the Heart Foundation. What is it? It’s physical activity. And it’s…

I’m always in awe of people who want to write a book and actually do.  Many of us, especially bloggers, feel we have a ‘book’ in us, but not many carry this dream through…

I pondered what to write for my contribution to Zen Tip Tuesday with Min from Write of the Middle, then my daughter sent me an email with a link to an article by James…

You know how it is, you are powering along with changing habits or goals and then you hit a plateau. It is hard to keep motivated and committed when you just aren’t seeing the…

As women, we tend to make sure others’ needs are looked after first and then generally think of ourselves and our needs. That might be fine in some instances but when it comes to…

At the beginning of the year, like many people, I chose a word, or in my case, two words that would define this year for me. The words were Commit and Evolve. I wanted…

What is the #1 reason why we fail to make positive changes in our life? Keep reading and I’ll reveal the answer and see if you guessed correctly. #Microsteppingingmay is all about working towards…

We are all guilty of comparison, I know I am. Comparing myself or performance or life or whatever to others rather than recognising my individuality and unique qualities that make up ME. My next…

Taking the first step to make changes in our life, create new habits or step out of our comfort zone can be daunting. For #microsteppinginmay I asked Peta Gillian from Strong Healthy Women to…

Do you understand your ‘Why’? No, I’m not referring to your purpose or why you exist. I’m asking if you have a Vision and understand Why you want it. Understanding ‘Why’ can help reduce…

Today I’m at Write of the Middle with my thoughts on creating Zen I’m a guest this week for the lovely Min Gillespie for her Zen Tip Tuesday series. When Min asked me to…

I love reading how other Women Over 5o view fitness and keeping active and am continually motivated and inspired by them. I believe that our generation is now leading the way in consciously living…

What I love about my next #ActiveApril guest, is her ability to always find the positive. Even when life knocks her down, Leslie Roberts Clingan from Once Upon A Time, Happily Ever After, has…

If you have been following my #ActiveApril program you will know that my Get Active – Feel Alive not only includes physical activity but also activity to  keep our Minds sharp and alert. Statistics…

Have you heard of the term ’emotional eating’? I’m sure we all have experienced this during our life.  You know the feeling: it is around 3pm and you crave something sweet to have with…

It is #ActiveApril at Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond and it would be remiss of me not to share my own story with you. Many of you have commented on how fit I am…