Category: positive-ageing
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roadmap
Back in the 80’s and 90’s, to navigate your way around we had a Refidex or Street Directory. Most Queenslanders called it either Reffo or Gregories. In my case, we said Reffo. It was not an easy feat to navigate your way around; all this was pre-internet and pre-google maps. Not all maps were sequential…
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exercise
To me, the word exercise conjures up men jogging in sweat soaked singlets and short shorts; you know the kind with built in undies that don’t quite cover their meat and two veg. It also sparks a memory of Jane Fonda workout videos that were meticulously followed by lycra-clad thighs and a one piece leotard…
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happiness
Happiness can manifest in various forms and more often than not, is unique for each person. It might be seen as a genuine smile lighting up a face, eyes sparkling with contentment and a body that carries itself with confidence and a spring in your step. It’s reflected in relaxed body language, a carefree demeanour,…
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maintenance
Throughout my deep dive journey on how to optimise my next chapter in life as a marvellous middle-aged mofo, I have come across much of the same information regurgitating the same themes. Here is what I have found…it all leads to the maintenance of our body, in particular, movement, sleep and gut-health. They are separate…
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pursuit
Just like the moon and the sun who are constantly pursuing each other yet never somehow able to shorten the distance between the two, I viewed getting old as the same. Both the sun and moon know the distance will never be reduced and they are content with the knowledge of that. Age happened to…
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mindset
Women ageing is a beautiful and complex journey marked by growth, wisdom, and resilience. If we can alter our perspective on ageing and accept it rather than dread, then we become more open to the idea of it being a privilege. As women age, we experience numerous physical changes all while navigating various life transitions,…
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