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 […]
Feeling the Fear.. (And Doing It Anyway)
So here we are, excited that restrictions are lifting by the month and desperate to be back where we were pre – pandemic. Wonderful eh? Well, yes, …but maybe a little bit […]
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 […]
The Importance of Self Care
What a year it has been! A year when we perhaps have rediscovered the meaning of community, and caring for people around us. Caring for ourselves however, may have fallen a bit […]
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 […]
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, […]
Going Back Outside
What a strange year it has been! Who would have believed that we would have been in this situation just a few short months ago. And, as we slowly come out of […]
Covid-19: A Little Dose of Inspiration
It seems like we have been in this situation for months not weeks, and although it is apparent we are beginning to get a handle on this crisis, it is still a […]
50 Thoughts On Staying Positive – Coronavirus
Now, more than ever, it is so important to remain as positive as we can. The Coronavirus crisis is like nothing we have ever faced before and we are having to confront […]
