Knitting 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.
A 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
Have 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.
Do 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.
I’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.
Don’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.
Busyness 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.
Women 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.
Once 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.
Want to do something new at midlife, but having trouble doing it? Midlife is a great time to shift your focus, learn a new skill, even start a new career. But it can also be difficult. Here are some favorite tips to help you succeed.
Only 7% of people over age 50 are bloggers today. This means there’s room for your voice to enter the conversation. Blogging has changed the way we learn and connect with others who share our interests — it’s time to join the conversation!
Among many worries as loved ones age is how to pay your parent’s bills remotely. Many of us live across the country and aren’t authorized signers on our parents’ checking accounts. But technology can help you make sure Mom or Dad doesn’t miss a crucial payment.