It was a couple of years ago that I originally posted the first version of this blog post… and it went on to be one of the most popular posts on Somekindof50.com. […]
The Self Awareness Questionnaire
How to Boost Your Self Esteem
If there is one thing I would alter about my life, it would be that, as a younger person, I had more self esteem. I spent so many years worrying about how […]
The Best Pieces of Advice I Have Been Given
Advice is a funny thing isn’t it. Sometimes very welcome, sometimes completely unwanted, sometimes well meaning, other times downright harmful. Hopefully not these pieces of advice though! These little gems I have […]
What You Should Stop Doing When You Are (nearly) 55
I was watching a television programme last night, when an advertisement came on, clearly aimed at the over 50’s. I was stunned because the people in the commercial looked, well not to put […]
What Yoga Has Given me
It absolutely amazes me that a year ago I had no experience of yoga whatsoever. I’m not even sure what gave me the idea to start, but last January I decided I […]
Why I am Putting Up My Christmas Decorations Early This Year ….
…..Well, the first reason is, I’m a bit bored today. It’s Sunday, and I have no Sky or Netflix due to Virgin Media being down in our area. I’m not moaning too […]
The Power of Optimism
I posted a quote on my Facebook page this morning which I thought was not only beautifully simple, but highly relevant to the situation we are currently in. “Choose to be optimistic, […]
A Pandemic Holiday : Part Two
We are currently on holiday at Coconut Bay Beach Resort in St Lucia, having flown out just over a week ago. (Please read A Pandemic Holiday: Part One to get the eventful […]
A Pandemic Holiday : Part One
Who would be crazy enough to go on holiday during a) A pandemic, b) A Tropical Storm and c) A National Lockdown ? Oh! That would be us then! We booked this […]
50 Positive Things To Tell Yourself On Difficult Days
One of the most popular posts that is regularly viewed on this blog is called 50 Positive Things to Tell Yourself Every Day. The post lists 50 positive affirmations and is designed […]
