Just say NO to gloom and doom today. Put on those rose-colored glasses and DO something to make it a good day because happiness IS a choice! If you don’t have anything good to say… keep your “social distance” even further! Optimism is Contagious, Too! Be the one who lights up the room, even if…
Month: March 2020
Spoil Yourself During Stressful Times
Go Ahead and Spoil Yourself The definition of pampering is to indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoil. As you age, remember that this is a time you deserve to spoil yourself. Be your best self by taking care of yourself now. The Health Benefits of Pampering Stressed lately? There are many reasons to…
A Collection of Writing Contest Essays
Mary Beth Ions won the $150 gift card for the 2020 Aging Gracefully Writing Contest! Here are some of the other outstanding essays that were submitted for the writing contest! We are sorry that we just couldn’t publish all of them. Thank you to all writers for taking the time to write each and every…
Aging Gracefully from a Good Vantage Point
Scroll all the way down to see AWESOMENESS!! My older friends have taught me it’s possible to be aging gracefully from a good vantage point, even now, and at this very moment. In other words, life is what you make of it daily. You can live in fear or take a higher perspective. Older adults…
Winner of the Aging Gracefully Writing Contest!
Aging Gracefully Writing Contest Winner: Mary Beth Ions! The Winning Essay has Been Selected! The Aging Gracefully writing contest rules stated that essays had to inspire, encourage, or promote the health and wellness of today’s actively aging population. The judges of Aging Gracefully and The Villager Newspapers agreed that Mary Beth’s essay stood out, even…
Staying Calm While Aging Gracefully
Anxious Feelings Are Normal Anxious feelings are normal, but unchecked anxiety has a negative impact on the human body. Some people don’t have the “tools” to keep it in check. And, sometimes, people simply forget what they already know. Calm: A Gift of Aging Gracefully Thankfully, wisdom from life experiences is a gift and that…
Reap the Benefits of Exercise While on Vacation!
This past week, I reaped the benefits of exercise while I was vacationing in Florida. Please don’t misunderstand… I didn’t exercise while I was ON vacation! However, I DID walk longer distances without difficulty and handled my suitcase without any help, too. There is no doubt in my mind that I wouldn’t have been able…
5 Tips for Losing Weight Using a Food Diary!
A food diary creates personal accountability. When you honestly note everything you eat, you’re more likely to stick to healthier food choices. In a study published by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, participants who wrote down what they ate at least six days a week lost twice as much weight as participants who kept…