AGE LIFE BALANCE BLOG
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Making the best use of our time
I’ve probably thought to myself countless times how nice it would be if the world just stopped and let me catch up… Well careful what you wish for - that time is here and now! I’m typically both busy and active, so I’ll definitely need to find ways to maintain these, amongst other things that need doing at this time. Read below how I plan to make the best use of my time. Hopefully there’re some ideas here for you too. Connections Firstly, making the most of the time that we’ re able to spend with together. In our case, this is me, my husband and our two school age kids. This can seem intense at times, but we’re looking [...]
Keeping safe & sane during coronavirus times
As you know, I’ve been in the habit of posting fortnightly for the last 6 months or so, but as coronavirus and the changes underway are so unpredictable, I thought I’d give you an additional update. As an eternal optimist, I never even considered that the coronavirus situation would have got to this point. Yet, the worst of the turmoil may still be to come, not to mention the subsequent financial fall-out that could affect so many. I hope that some of my points will resonate with you and will help to keep you safe and sane in the during this strange coronavirus times. Maintain some normality While some aspects of life are seeming oddly surreal right now, it’s important [...]
Breast Cancer – a personal story
Today’s article is a guest blog from a friend who’s been through breast cancer in the last year. This topic is very personal to her and she [...]
Chiropractic – addressing a pain in the neck
A few months back I published an article called What are you putting up with? It was actually after writing this that I realised that I’d been [...]
Living for the weekends
I must admit that I do (and probably always have) lived for the weekends. Whether I’m loving my work or simply grinning & bearing it, I have [...]
January goals – actions speak louder than words
I’m writing this post with several days of January still to go, but I’m pretty confident that I’ll achieve my January goals. Funnily enough, I’m only just [...]
Where’s your happy place?
I'm in a happy place! I’ve recently returned from an amazing week of skiing – the mountains really are one of my happy places! A happy place [...]
6 ways to survive Christmas
Christmas seems to come around quicker each year – this must definitely be an age thing! With a week to go until the Big Day, I share [...]
Break from the norm
I’m writing this blog on the plane home following an amazing weekend away with friends. It’s been great to have a break from the norm in the [...]
6 simple ways to optimise your energy
How are your energy levels? At this time of year, it’s not uncommon to feel a little drained as we head into winter. I’m an early bird [...]
What are you putting up with?
To a great extent, I believe that that many of us are simply putting up with stuff in our lives. I must admit that this hadn’t even [...]
Accessible travel – nothing is impossible
This blog was especially written for Age Life Balance by Audrey Jones of Travel Counsellors, who helps individuals book bespoke holidays. She has a particular interest in [...]
My best life – in service of others
This article "My best life - in service of others" has been written by Lynne Bardell, one of the wonderful people I’ve met on my Age Life Balance [...]
Guilty pleasures
Is it just me, or do you have any guilty pleasures? Is it normal to find pleasure in things that maybe we ‘shouldn’t’? Sometimes the ‘guilt’ associated [...]
Helpful habits for life
I keep thinking I’ve already written about habits, but I’ve probably just mentioned them in a number of other blogs including routines, a week into my new [...]
School holidays survival tips
School holidays can be fun, but can also be challenging for parents and children. Back from our travels a little earlier than initially planned – we enjoyed [...]
We’re going home
After several weeks of travel, we’re looking forward to going home. My kids and I have been away, visiting friends and family in the SW, since early [...]
Routines for success & sanity
Routines have been instrumental in helping me juggle my busy life. Two weeks since leaving work and I’m yet to establish a new routine. It probably hasn’t [...]
A week into my new life
A week into my new life – see last week’s post if you need a reminder - I thought it would be a good time to reflect [...]
Taking control – exciting next chapter
It’s finally here! I've taken control of my life and it feels amazing! This week marks the start of my next chapter. Just days ago, I was an [...]
Wills – make sure your voice is heard
This is the third of three blog posts on the topic of Estate Management. I’m certainly no expert in this field but I’ve been very interested to [...]
Funeral plans – planning with the end in mind
This is the second of three blog posts on the topic of Estate Management. I’m certainly no expert in this field but I’ve been very interested to [...]
Lasting Power of Attorney – can you afford not to?
It’s been a while since I wrote anything related to Practical Matters within Age Life Balance. Over the next weeks I’ll be publishing several blog posts on [...]
Make-up to turn up my brightness
Last week, for the first time in my life, I learned how to apply make-up. I’m not saying I’ve never used make-up before, I have and I [...]
Aloe Vera benefits for ageing
This article has been written by Carole Cooney, local Property Investor and Lettings Agent and most recently founder of More Energy at 50 Plus or Any Age [...]
Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen)
I heard the amazing Baz Lurhman "sunscreen" song on the radio last week. I cannot believe this dates back to 1999 – maybe showing my age, here! [...]