9 min readBetween 2010 and 2015, the number of Americans retiring overseas increased 17%. Lower expenses, better weather and a desire for adventure have enticed people to live abroad. But moving away from your home country is a major life decision. Is it right for you?
6 min readDo you find yourself reminding people to do their jobs? Last week I felt irritated by other people’s seeming inability to follow through without reminders. But then I admitted I had follow-through problems of my own.
Here are 8 ways to build your willpower and improve your follow-through.
9 min readKnitting isn’t just for grandmas or DIY-obsessed millennials. People at midlife are learning (or re-learning) how to knit. Not only are they enjoying making things with yarn. They’re experiencing health benefits of knitting and other needlework activities.
5 min readA key element in crafting an affordable retirement is where you choose to live. But there are lots more factors you should consider when choosing a location for life’s next chapter
11 min readHave you wanted to digitize your photos but couldn’t figure out how to begin? That was me. But I used ScanCafe’s service and was pleased with my experience. Here’s how I went from 10,000 paper photos to 1 USB drive.
10 min readDo you ever wonder if you could be getting more out of life? Even if you feel satisfied and grateful most of the time, do you ever think about how to keep moving forward? The good news is that it’s never too late to design your life. This post reviews the book from the perspective of a reader at midlife.
9 min readI’d tried learning to meditate, but I couldn’t stick with it. My mind would wander, I’d fall asleep, or I’d forget to do it. It wasn’t until I started using a meditation app on my iPhone that I got any traction with meditation. This post reviews 5 of my favorite meditation apps.
9 min readDon’t write off mindfulness meditation just yet. It has the potential to address several concerns that people face at midlife. Like stress management, cardiovascular health and cognitive decline. Mindfulness meditation at midlife can help you thrive now and in your life’s next chapter.
5 min readBusyness is a burden, a status symbol and a lifestyle choice. Ironically, being busy all the time takes a toll on your productivity. It also erodes your relationships and sense of well-being. Breaking Up with Busy is a book that helps you identify causes of your own busyness and then take steps to free yourself.
9 min readWomen may approach retirement planning with diligence, fear, confusion and hope. A majority of women do not view themselves as savvy investors and may leave retirement planning up to their husbands if they’re married. This post gives you a quick course in women and retirement planning.
7 min readYour doctor finally arrives. You’ll get about 15 minutes with her. Help your physician help you. Here’s how to talk with your doctor.
7 min readOnce you’ve grown up, you and your siblings can encourage and support each other. In fact, adult sibling relationships at midlife can be a source of joy. Midlife offers adult siblings the chance to reconnect at a deeper level. Here are some guiding principles.
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