Hello Friend,Retirement has been on my mind for the last couple of years. It is/will be a major life change!From the emails I get I know many of you are in the same situation. One thing that is certain it will take some time to adjust to the new life.I recently read this article on Inspired Villages that really spoke to me.It broke it down into 5 different stages, from pre-planning for retirement to being content and happy with the life you are living.Be Well,Anisa Stage 1: Pre-Retirement… Pre-retirement is the stage before you retire, this usually is around 5 to 10 years before you retire. Around this time many people begin to shift their focus from leveling up in their careers to focusing on the financial planning aspect for retirement. Planning financially is an important part of retirement planning, but don't forget to plan emotionally for retirement. This is the time to start considering what you want from retirement and what you believe will make you feel happy and fulfilled. You may want to start thinking about where you want to live, if you want to downsize and if you want to travel. This stage is full of excitement...
Month: October 2022
Healthy Eating Tips for Women Who Are 60+
Hello Friend,Eating healthy at any age is a good thing to do. However as we age there are certain things that become more important.Today we're going to take a look at a few things women who are 60 years or older should pay attention to.I found this tidbit on the Canyon Ranch Spa WebsiteBe Well,Anisa Omega-3 Fats… Getting a good dose of the omega-3 fats DHA and EPA can protect against heart disease, lower inflammation and help you stay sharp, all growing considerations as you age. Aim for 500 mg of these healthy fats every day-you can get that from about two six-ounce servings of fatty fish per week. The American Heart Association recommends upping that to 1 gram (1,000 mg) if you already have heart disease. Fish, walnuts, flaxseed, flaxseed oil and canola oil are the best sources of the omega-3 fat ALA, which our bodies convert (somewhat inefficiently) into DHA and EPA. Fish oil or vegetarian supplements with ALA may also be recommended, but you'll need to skip the former if you're on blood thinners. Regular Meals… Eating regular meals keeps blood sugar stable-another boon for brain health. The brain burns glucose for fuel, so you need a...
10 Things To Declutter Your Kitchen
Hello Friend,I'm sure by now you are sick of me talking about me moving into my new house with a much, much smaller kitchen.Well, I've been at my wits end trying to figure out how to fit everything in. I came across this list of things to do to declutter your kitchen and I think it is pretty good!I already started this and have noticed a big difference. I hope to complete it by the weekend.Be Well,Anisa 1. Get Rid Of Excess Mugs… I was so guilty of this. I had mugs I hadn't used in years and years. Well I brought them to the office! 2. Excess and Worn Hand Towel… Done and I recovered almost a whole drawer. I don't know why I had so many towels! 3. Appliances You Never Use… I had three I was able to store in the basement for if I ever do need it. 4. Gadgets That Only Serve One Purpose… Think Yolk remover, egg slicer, garlic peeler, etc… 5. Unnecessary Spices… This is the one I still need to tackle. I bet I have spices in there from the 80's! 6. Tupperware Without Matches… After so many years (and moves), why...