I’m used to travelling solo by choice, but now I have to go alone. My husband passed away ten months ago and after two years of being unable to travel and then ten months of dealing with his estate, I am now able to spread my wings again. I have plans, BIG plans for 2017….
Continue reading →“How many of you know you need to become better at time management in order to achieve your goals?” It’s a question I’ve asked audiences dozens of times and virtually every hand in the room always goes up. However the eagerness of the group quickly turns to confusion and despair when I say, “Sorry, that’s…
Continue reading →Stress is one of the most uncomfortable conditions with which our bodies have to deal. As stress increases, our ability to think creatively and find productive solutions decreases. My most common reaction to stress is worry – a habit I’ve favoured because of the energy it produces along with a sense that I’m ‘doing’ something about the situation, when,…
Continue reading →As I write this post, it’s a little over a week away from the 2016 USA presidential election. The drama and anxiety that event is producing is off the Richter scale for Americans as well as those of us who view it from other countries via media reports. Add to that horrific terrorist attacks in…
Continue reading →I like to play with words. So, I took the word THRIVE and assigned a word to each letter – a word that had meaning for me. If you have a different set of words that are meaningful to you, feel free to list them in the comments. T – Transformation H – Harmony R…
Continue reading →Recently, I was part of the Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon. I couldn’t help thinking about the word ‘thrive’ as I witnessed thousands of people crossing the finish line having completed the marathon, the half marathon or the 8km road race. I was particularly struck by those who at my age or older were in better…
Continue reading →Some people are curious why I focus on the word “thrive” with such intensity. So I decided to write a sort of “manifesto” to capture the essence of what thriving means to me and how I see it playing out as the theme of this website. While thriving might be equated with success, there is…
Continue reading →Welcome to the THRIVE BEYOND 55 blog. It’s difficult to know which topics will resonate with readers, but I’ve chosen a few categories that I’m interested in and that I believe will serve as the collecting and sharing couldrons for a wide spectrum of thoughts, all related to the “Thrive Beyond 55” theme. If you…
Continue reading →I can start with my professional credentials. For over 25 years I have worked in the publishing industry. For 13 years I helped college students produce a newspaper before starting my own magazine geared toward the 55+ demographic. I have spent most of my life as an advocate for people with disabilities. For several years…
Continue reading →As I pondered the direction and substance of this blog, I envisioned myself on a journey of learning and expansion. Could life beyond 55 hold some surprises? Could I discover more about myself as I engaged in this dialogue with others? Was it possible that the next chapters of my life could be more satisfying…
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