aging well

A collection of 30 posts

legacy

072: There's More to a Rewarding Life than Recognition and Awards

It's amazing how a simple request can trigger wondering or doubt about your personal accomplishments. That happened to me recently when I was asked to share any awards or recognitions I had received relative to my career as a writer. I went blank and then I was like,

effortlessness

070: Habits for Effortless Aging

You see it in athletes. Some musicians, actors, and actresses exemplify it. It's effortlessness. That captivating quality that rises above the striving and struggle within a skill, talent, or energy being expended. Effortlessness is achievable for those mentioned above but before you dismiss it thinking it's

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065: My Word for the Year and How It Could Positively Impact Your Aging Journey

For a few years I've selected a word for the year. It's more of a compass bearing to stay on track and help me avoid randomness in my daily life. This year's word (drumroll...) is... "Agency" No, I'm not doing

New Year goals

062: Frustrated by the Resolution Ritual? Fix Your Focus Instead

Did you ever wonder why you set New Year goals or resolutions and come February (or sooner) you're back to square one? Old habits die hard, am I right? But new habits or at least the desire to change up some things in your life should at least

setbacks

053: Why Setbacks Aren't Necessarily Setups as You Age

It’s amazing how something in your life could be going downhill. In reality it could be nothing more than a momentary setback. Setbacks can often feel like setups as you age. Here's what I mean by that... I’m training for a 2025 half marathon as we

personal growth

050: The Big 5-0!! 50 Big Ideas to Keep Going (Whatever Your Age)

The "Big 5-0." You've either hit that age milestone, you will in the near or not too distant future, or it's in your rearview mirror as you're now miles down the road. As far as aging is measured, "50" is

resilience

048: The 3 Rs of a Resilient Life

Are you old enough to remember the 3 R's? If you're not...well, ask a parent (or someone over the age of 50). Dating back to the 19th century, the 3 Rs refer to what for all these years formed the basics of our educational system.

personal growth

045: A 45 Day Refresher for the Growth and Longevity Minded

There's no magic with the number 45. But there is a reason I choose to highlight it in this (our 45th) issue. 90-day plans...a 90-day this or that gets all the press. At this point in your life you might be weary of that span of time

life drama

043: Are You Setting the Stage for Drama as You Age?

It's amazing how drama can follow you throughout your life. I mean, who wakes up and says, "I'm planning to attract drama into my life today"? But it happens. By drama I'm referring to the emotional, physical, or otherwise triggering baggage that

class reunions

041: Two Questions That Class Reunions Compel You to Ask (and What They Reveal About Aging Well)

Did you ever wonder about why you're either excited about attending your school reunion or why the thought of attending dredges up feelings you would rather not experience? Honestly, the former (excitement) is and always has been my reaction to the next reunion (I'll explain why

friendship

040: A F.E.W. Essentials to Add Longevity to Your Friendships

It's amazing how when you were younger your entire world revolved around friendships. Hopefully you had a "tribe" you did life with then and hopefully the same is true now as you're older (and wiser, of course). But honestly, things may have changed with

personal growth

039: A Type of Still-ness You'll Want to Deal With as You Age

It's a simple word that might not sound like a big deal. But it could be among the most dangerous words in your growth and longevity vocabulary. The word is: "still." There are alternative and certainly beneficial uses of the word. But in this context, consider

aging

038: What a Road Trip Can Teach You About Keeping Things in Perspective

It's amazing how a family road trip puts life in perspective. Everyone piles in. You have your journey mapped-out (with flexibility baked in, of course). And the journey begins. Life too can feel like one big family road trip. My related reflections come on the heels of a

time outdoors

037: The Wonder and Essential Reset Value of Nature and Time Outdoors

There are certain non-negotiables in my life. And there's an outside chance that one of them is like second-nature to me. See what I did there? "Outside" and "nature." I dropped those words intentionally to introduce you to one of my core non-negotiables. If

life journey

036: Let Your Accumulated Experiences Give You An Aging Advantage

Did you ever wonder about who you would be today if you had missed the opportunities, challenges, and experiences you've had up to now? I do, especially now that I've reached this era of my life. That's why the idea that life is actually

personal growth

035: Why I'm Nothing Less Than Passionate About Personal Growth, Longevity, and Aging Well

I'm certainly unapologetic about my passion for personal growth and longevity and all things related to aging well! Hey, I'm in the thick of my second half era of life and I'd prefer to embrace it, enjoy it, and engage with others who are

carefree lifestyle

034: Carefree...Is That An Achievable (or Worthwhile) Way to Live?

Ever feel like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Well, certainly not the weight of the entire world (at least I hope not)...but maybe your own little corner of it. And perhaps you've discovered that while aging lightens the load a

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033: Chase That Feeling...You Might Be Amazed at How It Helps You Age Well

My wife and I recently celebrated 40 years of marriage. That's a milestone we do not take for granted. There are a number of factors that have contributed to our marital milestone. But mostly we've "chased the feeling" of doing what works (for us)

generational curses

032: It's Time to Own Those Generational Curses and Renew Your Legacy

"You can choose your friends but you're stuck with your family." Whoever said that understood that "stuck" can mean a variety of things. You could be "stuck" wondering what to do about a wayward family member. "Stuck" in a vortex

weakness

031: Ignore at Your Own Risk (Your Weaknesses, That Is)

"You can ignore your weaknesses, but you can't expect them to not impact you. The weakness of the coach shapes the players. The weakness of the teacher influences the students. The weakness of the parent molds the child." - James Clear How often do you think

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030: Observations About Personal Growth and Longevity as a Half-Marathon Spectator

My observations began the day our youngest daughter informed us about her plan. That is, her plan to run a half-marathon - as in 13.1 miles. I could relate to her excitement having been a runner in previous years. But I must admit my longest running event was a

adaptability

029: Can You Adapt When Necessary?

Resilience is a common theme in my content. But perhaps you feel that word is a bit too gritty for your tastes. Maybe adaptability is more your cup-of-tea. Personally, I'm all about resilience (and I actually resonate more with the word itself). But lately, adaptability is rolling off

curiosity

027: Let Your Insatiable Curiosity Get-the-Best-of-You

“I’m curious.” That’s not a leading statement but rather a confession on my part - one that I hope peaks your curiosity. You might be tempted to avoid it…because…you know…the cat (as in, "curiosity-killed-the-cat"). Who knows what that darn cat got into, though

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025: A Mile-marker

It's productive to think of your life in the context of a journey or a perpetual road-trip, if you would. With that in mind, here we are at mile-marker 25. Being issue 25 I wanted to pull over and first say thanks for coming along for the ride.

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023: Inc. Yourself

You can play by your own rules! I'm not talking about being rebellious. But I am talking about being more radical where it's needed. My take on "Inc. yourself," for our context is: incorporate a new brand of growth and aging into your life.