Volunteering Is Good for the Doer
Randee Bloom will share the benefits of volunteer service at our January 9, 2022, GaGa Sisterhood Zoom meeting. Volunteering can enrich our happiness, health, longevity, and legacy.
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Ambivalent Feelings About the Holidays?
Do you ever feel ambivalent around the holidays? Find out what triggers your ambivalence and tips to tackle ambivalence.
Read More »Are These Things You “Usta” Do?
What we say and believe about our health and bodies can influence the attitudes we have about aging.
Read More »10 Strategies for Joyful Aging
Ageism, like any ‘ism’, comes from a place of fear, and sometimes it’s our own. Dave Stewart, the founder of Ageist Magazine recommends we do something to outmaneuver society’s negative view on aging and live better and longer lives ourselves.
Read More »Frank Advice for Modern Grandmas
Midlife Courage Coach, Sheree Clark interviewed me in her series — “It’s YOUR Time: Frank talk about living the second half of your life for you.” She asked me some frank, insightful questions about what it means to be a modern grandma.
Read More »New Grandma Overwhelmed by Emotions
A new grandma asked me for some suggestions to alleviate her overwhelming emotions for her new grandchild. She feels embarrassed to tell her friends that she cries whenever she thinks of her new grandchild.
Read More »Patience Can Be Learned
With the right attitudes and a bit of practice, we can learn to harness the power of patience in our lives. It’s a combination of motivation (wanting to,) awareness (paying attention to our inner landscape,) and cultivation (practicing.) Patience is a human quality that can be strengthened. We already have it but we’re just not always aware of what helps us be patient, what triggers our impatience, or what to do when our patience wears thin.
Read More »6 Skills to Strengthen in 2021
When we’re conscious of our thoughts and actions, we’re able to make sounder decisions, build stronger relationships, and communicate more effectively. These six skills will help us to be our best grandma selves as we face new challenges.
Read More »Are You Truly Present with Your Grandchildren?
Being present is the greatest gift we can give our grandchildren, our family, and our friends. It’s also a huge boon to our own sense of peace and well being. By being fully present, we can increase our ability to regulate our emotions.
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