What happens in the gut does not stay in the gut… Today we explore the Gut-Brain Connection: How Digestion Impacts Mental and Emotional Energy This blog is taken from the last of Cara Michele Nether’s 6 part series on self-care consistency on my blog and YouTube channel Fabulous after Fifty. Cara Michele is a licensed […]
It’s Time to Act. Today, my husband shared a podcast with me about fitness and aging. It featured competitive athletes in their 60s, 70s, and beyond. They were all men. That’s when I got pissed off. Where are the fierce, fit, active women in their 60s, 70s, and beyond? Ladies, where are you? OMG—we need […]
In today’s digital age, distractions are everywhere—from the constant buzz of notifications to the endless stream of information at our fingertips. With so many demands on our attention, how do we stay focused on what truly matters? Maintaining focus is not just about personal productivity, but also essential to our mental clarity and overall well-being. […]
The face of entrepreneurship is changing, with maturepreneurs—the population aged 55 and above—playing a more significant role in reshaping our economy. During my recent podcast episode 165 I had an enlightening conversation with Jannette Anderson, a business development expert with over 40 years of strategic planning and marketing experience. Her passion for helping entrepreneurs make […]
As the new year dawned, I noticed an older woman at my gym. She appeared to be in her late 60s—slightly overweight, with a distended abdomen, shuffling as she moved. Yet, she had made a bold choice: she secured the services of a personal trainer, a young university student, to guide her. That in itself […]
I am absolutely delighted to be launching today a 6 part series on Self Care Consistency with Cara Michele. 6 empowering topics with valuable content and useful tips you can implement immediately to truly make this year a FABULOUS one, taking responsibility and taking action. Today we start with From Caregiver to Care Receiver: Redefining […]
In this post, I’ll look at ways to reduce both sensory and responsibility overload in everyday life from a divergent perspective using the following perspectives: Home Maintenance Chore Mitigation Obligation Reduction HOME MAINTENANCE As someone who would never count cleaning among their hobbies, I began to notice just how much of my precious time was […]
Writers Gotta Write, Right? Writing for the sheer pleasure of writing embodies the joy of creative expression, self-discovery, and the simple act of putting thoughts into words. For writers, the act of writing isn’t just a task—it’s a necessity, a way of making sense of the world and connecting with their inner selves. Writers gotta […]
Writing is a simple and pure act with minimal tools necessary for its execution.There are as many reasons to write as there are people who write. Some of the best reasons I’ve found to write are: Writing to create order – as with a legal will Writing to honor – composing songs for your beloved, […]
“Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” – Greg Anderson Happiness isn’t a destination; it’s a dynamic process—a journey of getting happier. This reframes happiness from being a static goal to a living, breathing practice. It’s not an endpoint we reach but an […]
