Experience Matters’ Blog
Families managing their lives. Are we still bound by stereotypes?
Many families, due to financial pressures, find themselves in a position where both partners have to work full time
read moreA well lived day
By doing less you can often achieve much more and enjoy yourself in the process. And as you know, stress is counterproductive to ageing well.
read moreFind ways to manage your life more effectively
Instead move into finding a solution. Think about what you’d like instead and ways to do this.
read moreI like nothing better than snuggling under a warm and cozy quilt!
I’ve tried fans but the noise is almost worse than the heat. What kind of things do you do to get a flush free and cool nights sleep?
read moreOur success doesn’t come from trying to change the world
A lot of good people are worried. Very worried and for good reasons. What I do know is that “the feelings of grief”, are “the feelings of grief”.
read moreI’ve been, as I’m sure many of you, consumed by the results last Friday
The other thing alongside this, is our thoughts. The more negative they are the worse we feel. So whilst I sat there shocked and then fearful for the future I had conjured up a picture that was of disaster.
read moreLiving life well over 50 is a choice that you make for you
I know that as I get older one of the things I crave is a life of ease. Not easy, ease. A life that has breathing spaces, many joys and much play. Living a life of ease and calm is a choice that you make for you.
read moreWomen don’t seem to talk openly about menopause?
Since hitting 50 my outlook on different topics has shifted, in particular around menopause and have been reading a great deal on the subject.
read moreFeeling better as you get older?
Susan, 15th June 2016. I also love that as I am getting older, I have more freedom to explore the world, meet new people, change perspectives along with ageing well. What does this mean for you?
read moreHave you ever been tempted to blame your age?
I’m normally very good at keeping appointments but this time I had written the time down wrong and just didn’t turn up .I apologised profusely and the meeting has been rescheduled. I found myself as soon as I put the phone down wondering if this was confusion due to my age! Is this something you ever do?
read moreNever too old to start something new
25th May 2016 | I have been spending a bit of time in Australia. They may be the other side of the world but sadly the issues facing older Australians are very similar to those that many of us find ourselves grappling with.
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