I love food. I mean really, and if I ate whatever I wanted, I know I would have a big problem. I am very lucky that I have never really suffered with […]
How To Lose Weight Easily After 50
Happy Earth Day: 50 Small Ways to Make a BIG Difference
HAPPY EARTH DAY!! And, to celebrate, I am publishing this post to offer a few ideas on how we an all take some responsibility in the care and preservation of beautiful planet […]
Finding Peace At The Beach
I love the sea. When I was 8 years old, my family and I moved to Torquay in Devon, on the south coast of England and, for the next ten years of […]
You Are Amazing! ❤️
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we all realised how amazing we are, if we believed completely in our own capabilities, and were able to protect ourselves from negative criticism. We would all […]
Coping with the January Blues
It’s the beginning of January – a whole new year! Welcome 2023! Actually, I always find this time of the year quite difficult. I’m sure I’m not alone. It’s a combination of […]
50 Ways To Cope With Christmas
Christmas! It is nearly here! It’s the season of goodwill, generosity and charity, traditionally spent with friends and family. Unfortunately, it is also the season for feuds, squabbles and full blown rows, […]
The Self Awareness Questionnaire
It was a three 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 […]
Coping with the October Blues and SAD ( Seasonal Affective Disorder)
It is October already… and have to admit I struggle with this time of year. Summer is over and I love the summer, but now the colder days are looming, the nights are getting […]
The Power of Positive Thinking
When I was about 20, someone memorably told me that if you change the way you think, you can change your life. I think that’s true. Positive thinking is not just about […]
A Life Of Exercise
One morning last week as I pulled on my trainers, I realised that I have been exercising for 36 years. Not non stop of course, (!) but at least 3 times a […]
