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 place in which one can rest and relax. a period or place of seclusion for the purposes of prayer and meditation. Recently I was listening to the ProBoomer Podcast with Paul Long and in particular, the episode Redefine What’s Next . His guest Nancy ‘Autumn’ Nesslor…
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?’, ‘What is my purpose?’ This week, I am delighted to…
‘I want this’ is the prompt for ‘Life this Week’ with Denyse Whelan. So I’m sitting at my computer thinking about what I want in particular and quite frankly, I’ve drawn a blank. However, if you keep reading you will see that I did…
Lately, I’ve been feeling that perhaps we are all just trying too hard. We are looking for ways to make changes in our lives but maybe we don’t have to? Change is good, but the adage ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’, sometimes…
How do you feel about being a grandparent and how much time to spend with your grandchildren? This can be a problem for many of us who are fortunate to live near our grandchildren. We feel that we want to help out but also…
Understanding who we are not only helps us to thrive in life but also helps in our understanding of others. Socrates said ‘know thyself’; and by knowing who we are we can build on our strengths and also work on areas that need…
Want to know why you aren’t feeling fit and fabulous? Perhaps you are too busy being there for everyone but not taking the time to be kind to yourself? Whatever the reason, you need to make time for YOU to nourish your mind, body…
Do you like to travel alone? I’m sure that most of us might find that idea a little over whelming, or perhaps scary, however this post may change your attitude to travelling solo. Through blogging I have met some wonderful women of midlife who…