I’ve always believed age is much more about outlook than the number on your birthday cake—but this weekend gave me the perfect reminder. On Saturday, my husband and I were supposed to go to an alt-rock concert together in Edmonton. Think loud, sweaty, political, and full of energy. The kind of show that makes your ears ring for two days. The crowd? Mainly 18–30-year-olds, a few dozen Millennials and a handful of Gen X'ers like me —a 58-year-old woman who still loves a good wa

Every December, I hear the same thing: " I’ll get back on track in January.” "This month is just too busy.” “I’ll start fresh after the holidays.” If that sounds familiar, you’re definitely not alone. But here’s the truth I want to offer you today: December doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful. You don’t need a full workout plan or a meticulously prepped fridge to feel good this month. What matters most right now is momentum — even tiny bits of it. And I’ll be honest… I

Have you ever noticed that sometimes the things that feel good in the moment don’t actually move you closer to feeling your best? That’s the difference between self-soothing and self-care . Self-soothing is about comfort right now. Think: Curling up with a blanket and Netflix A glass of wine at the end of a long day Treating yourself to dessert There’s nothing wrong with any of these. In fact, we all need ways to soothe ourselves in stressful moments. But here’s the catch:

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