Blog
Here you’ll find my writings on money, mindset, EFT – and weight loss.
Good health has been a big part of my life’s focus for many years, and I’d love to share with you what I’ve learned. If you’d like to dip into any blog category in particular, just click on the button below.
The Joy Experiment: A Playful Path to Rediscovering What Lights You Up
Have you ever found yourself wondering, “What do I even like anymore?” Maybe life has changed—your kids are grown, you’ve retired, or a major life shift has left you feeling like you’re starting from scratch. I have spent my life learning how to be a soccer coach and...
The Joyfully curious life: Why having many interests is a Superpower
Some people seem to know from an early age what they were born to do. They become musicians, doctors, artists, entrepreneurs—and they follow that one burning passion with laser focus. I have a son like this, and it has been fascinating to watch him put his whole life...
How on earth can tapping on my face increase my happiness?
Do you wonder if it is possible to be happy no matter what has happened to you? Have you tried positive thinking, journaling, or even treating yourself to something nice, but that deep sense of joy and peace, the feeling of happiness is missing. One thing you might...
How to Discover What You Love Doing (When You Have No Idea Where to Start)
Have you ever had the experience where someone asks you “What do you love doing?” and your mind is completely blank. You cannot think of one thing that you actually love to do. Maybe you’ve spent so many years taking care of others that you haven’t had time to think...
Redefining Happiness: What It Really Means and How to Find It
Happiness. We talk about it, chase it, and wonder if we've ever truly had it, or even if we know what it means. But here’s the thing—happiness isn’t some grand prize waiting at the finish line. It’s not something we earn after decades of hard work or checking off...
Life Waiting for a Cyclone
The warnings came days in advance. We were told to prepare, given checklists, and bombarded with advice on how to get ready. Stock up on food and water. Secure loose objects outside. Have a radio, torches, and batteries at the ready. I dutifully went through the...
Keeping Calm When the World Feels Like It’s Falling Apart
Some days, it feels like the whole world is coming undone. Maybe it's a cyclone barrelling through your area, political chaos across the globe, or wars that make every news headline feel heavier than the last. It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of fear,...
The Money Mindset Gap: How the Wealthy and Struggling Think Differently About Money
Money is a topic that carries a lot of emotional weight, especially for women over 50 who may be facing major life transitions like retirement, divorce, or adjusting to a single income. By this stage in life, the way we think about money has been shaped by decades of...
Health and Wellness: The First Pillar of Thriving After 50
When life takes a big turn—whether it’s retirement, divorce, widowhood, or even the realization that the kids are grown and don’t need you as much—it can feel like you’re standing at a crossroads. You’re asking, “What now?” or “Who am I now?” It’s a time of big...
The Art of Thriving After 50: Four Pillars for a Fulfilled, Independent Life
There is a time in life when you finally have time to focus on yourself. For many that is around 50, for me it was more like 65, but whenever it happens for you, it is an exciting time that brings with it a unique blend of wisdom, experience, and new beginnings. It is...