A little humour never goes astray! 1. Aspire to be Barbie – the bitch has everything.   2. If the shoe fits – buy them in every colour.   3. Take life with a pinch of salt… a wedge of lime and a shot of tequila.   4. In need of a support group? Cocktail hour with the girls!   5. Go on the 30 day diet. (I’m on it and so far I’ve lost 15 days).   6.... 

Have no idea where this came from, but it will make you smile!   Dealing with stress is really simple … just change your diet!   If you eat something and no one sees you, it has no calories.   If you drink a diet coke with a bar of chocolate, the calories in the chocolate are cancelled by the diet coke.   When you eat with someone else, calories don’t count if you don’t... 

“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” — Thornton Wilder There is no doubt that there is a strong mind and body connection and it’s a link which is especially noticeable in individuals who practice gratitude daily . We all know that exercise and a healthy diet are important, but research has shown that those who are grateful in their... 

My friend Katy Manning Usually you only here the bad about menopause, but it’s important to remember that 20% of women will never experience a hot flash/flush or mood swings. So for those of you dreading the event (which in terms of inevitability, ranks up there with death and taxes!),  let’s separate some fact from fiction. If a woman hasn’t had a period for 12 consecutive months, she’s officially... 

If you happen to be an average woman over 45 or fifty, you will know you don’t have a voice in the media … and if you did, nobody is listening anyway. We are all aware of the physical changes that occur as we reach our fifties and we are also aware that many of us disappear when we turn 50; which is why we are ignored! Take a look at the media for just a minute. How many women are there... 

The top 5 Anti-aging tips .. 1. Stop caring about what other people think. The most attractive women are those who are more concerned with theirown opinion of themselves rather than the opinion of others. As you age, you finally learn what works for you! You can throw fashion out of the window and begin creating your own style. Dress in a way that makes you feel good about yourself and expresses who... 

One of my goals with Aging Disgracefully is to empower women, but especially those in mid-life. These are the women of a certain age, and they often find themselves stuck. Frequently, women of a certain age, look at their lives and fail to see anything even remotely resembling their dreams. If they can still remember their dreams and if they still want them. As we age, our dreams change from those... 

Did you know that your body actually gets better as you age? Well, in some ways … there are no dramatic changes and they certainly don’t stop the clock, but there are small physiological changes that can stop you focussing on the less desirable aspects of aging. These are the seven real physiological benefits you can look forward to as you age: 1. Decreased Tooth Sensitivity Yay! If you’ve... 

An active brain contributes to a more enjoyable life, which is why, whatever activity you choose to keep yourself active mentally (and physically), should be about something that makes you laugh and have fun. Once you reach a certain age, life really should become about Attitude, laughter and fun; you’re aging DISgracefully … right? Research now shows that mental exercise is as important... 

COMMITMENT: Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans:  that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred.... 

If you woke up this morning with more health than illness, you are more blessed than the million who won’t survive the week. If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture or the pangs of starvation, you are ahead of 20 million people around the world. If you attend a church meeting without fear of harassment, arrest, torture, or death,... 

AGING … Is something none of us can avoid … it will happen no matter what you do, but it provides us with the opportunity to learn valuable new skills and, as a woman, create our own personal style toincrease our self-esteem; which, in turn, increases self-confidence, happiness and success. Part of the aging process is to assume control of your destiny and change your life by using...