Develop a personal strategy in five key life areas
Midlife is the most crucial time to concentrate your efforts in creating your best future life. Your behavior in midlife is directly relate
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MIDLIFE STRATEGIES
When you're over 50, it's time to focus on habits and behavior. "Some day" is now.
Diane Houlton
Tips from a finder of lost objects
I am the finder of lost objects in our house. Whether it's a jar of mayonnaise or the car keys, I assist and locate the unfindable. It...
Live a panoramic life: breadth is better than depth
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein is my new favorite book. With stories from sports, education, music,
Entrepreneurs over 50: Start with an idea
Entrepreneurs over age 50 are the most likely to succeed with their new business.
Reading to thrive– cognitive advantages of readers
There’s a big difference between reading social media updates and reading a book. It’s like taking the escalator instead of the stairs.
Do like items belong together? Organize by task
Organize by task rather than grouping like items together. Better organization means less daily stress and more time to do things you like.
Lifelong learning Part 2: Where can I exercise my brain?
In Part 1, I looked at how hard you have to work your brain to build cognitive reserve (as far as we know). Your interests dictate the...
Lifelong learning Part 1
Behavior and Smart Living Lifelong learning helps build new connections in the brain. Reading a news article or doing a crossword puzzle...
“Outer Order, Inner Calm”: a motivational de-cluttering handbook
If your entire home is categorized as "miscelllaneous,"this is the book for you.
Creating habits through systems
James Clear's extraordinarily popular book, "Atomic Habits," is the perfect motivation to change your life.
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