I allowed people who had no idea of my heart and motives to give me their unsolicited opinions about my character without having proper discernment; then took it to heart as truth and, thereafter, proceeded to beat myself up. I allowed people to coerce me into doing things that were on their agenda and clearly were not right for me.
Women report losing their confidence and not being able to trust themselves or their memories. Once rock-solid women start to doubt themselves in minor day-to-day activities and then anxieties about their jobs reach stratospheric proportions. Is it in any way a surprise that women are experiencing anxiety about their health? It shouldn’t be.
Discussing glamorous hair is a wonderful way to pass the time, but it is not quite what today’s podcast is all about. It is really about having a great mane of hair – or a pixie cut if you would prefer – as you age and the pitfalls you need to be aware of so that you achieve your desired look.
What is it with a girl and her shoes, perhaps it is such an expression of our femininity, whether we sashay at a special event on a pair of sparkling heels or dash around doing errands in a comfortable, but statement pair of trainers. But to feel good in our footwear, we need to look after our feet, especially as we get older, so that we are not hampered by the villain, the antagonist of the story of our own happy feet, which I will address a bit later, and that makes feet feel cramped in shoes, sore, achy, inflamed, etc.
I decided to make a sincere effort in this sphere of fashion a while back. I trawled YouTube and in recent years have found women whose style I admire and managed to learn a few lessons on the way. I have long longed for a tribe to belong to creatively, but online, I found women who were all in their forties and beyond, women who were thriving and had style in spades. To boot, they were dispensing helpful advice by the bucket; advice I thought was valuable and could take to heart.
As we age and find ourselves in our midlife years, there comes a time when we wonder about whether unfulfilled dreams for our lives will ever come to pass, whether it is too late to go after that daring career move, go on that awesome expedition for a holiday, etc. This time, I chat about…
Why should you stop drinking or smoking in your 40s? And what about thinking bad thoughts? Let go of what you may ask? Well, there are certain things that are no longer beneficial to our #bodies, minds and souls as we #age. 1. Drinking too much alcohol Oh dear, what a party pooper. Why do…
Ladies, we may or may not be professional athletes, but our bodies are also put to the test on a daily basis, albeit in different ways and by mid-40s the wear and tear starts to become evident. The #stiffness so often associated with #perimenopause quickly informs one that things are not the same as before….
Neck Right, the #neck is first up for special treatment. It has similar skin to the face and décolletage and, therefore, utmost care must be taken with this often neglected part of our bodies. How many a video or article does not cite the need to take extra precaution for this part of the body…
It is officially summer in Cape Town and there is a uniquely enchanting what can only be described as a vibe in the air. The delightful buzz of #summer holidays is experienced as a palpable energy and expectant excitement so entrenched into this time of the year in our fantastic city. Now that you are…