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Aging Well in the In-Between Times

Do you ever get that feeling that your life is in transition, only you don’t really know what it is moving towards? As I look out to the grey skies and wonder when I will see the horizon again from

Diana Vandervelden June 16, 2025August 3, 2025 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Finding Your Strength, …Literally

What if I told you that strength training is equally as important as cardio workouts in aging well. A new study finds there are more health benefits to strength training beyond just building muscles. Turns out it is good for

Diana Vandervelden May 13, 2025August 3, 2025 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Growing Old Gracefully? Not!

What exactly does growing old gracefully mean? I looked up the word ‘gracefully’ and the dictionary stated: in a smooth, relaxed, attractive way, or in a polite and pleasant way. And the example they give in a sentence is: ‘Growing

Diana Vandervelden March 31, 2025August 3, 2025 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Turning 60 Years Old!

In a little over 6 weeks, I am turning 60. Oh my goodness, how did that happen??? With this milestone birthday quickly approaching, I am taking the time to really reflect and zero in on what exactly do I want

Diana Vandervelden February 12, 2025August 3, 2025 Uncategorized 2 Comments Read more

Take Time to Reflect

Why Reflecting Back Matters. In the business of everyday life, it is hard to step back and say hey, am I still on the life path for me. Everything needs your attention and your to do list is getting longer

Diana Vandervelden January 12, 2025August 3, 2025 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

A Life in Transition

Aging and Facing Life Challenges Let’s face it, sometimes life is hard: your best friend is diagnosed with cancer, the contract that you thought was going to come through disappears, and all your travel plans disappear for three years due

Diana Vandervelden October 25, 2024August 3, 2025 Uncategorized 2 Comments Read more

Right Here, Right Now

Being in the Moment is Important What if I was to say to you that the only moment you have is ‘right now’. Would you look at me puzzled and think that I have finally lost it. Or would you

Diana Vandervelden September 29, 2024August 3, 2025 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Why is it that right when you get your footing … BAM?

Have you heard the saying ‘change is constant’ so get used to it? And how you adapt, learn, and grow is what makes you a resilient person. I understood the concept and I have taken courses on change in the

Diana Vandervelden March 1, 2024August 3, 2025 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Setting Intentions for 2024

What do you want to do, feel or move towards in 2024? Umm… what do I mean by that? Instead of setting new year’s resolutions of, for example, ‘lose 15 pounds’, look towards goals or ideas that would inspire or

Diana Vandervelden February 4, 2024August 3, 2025 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Following Your Curiosity is Good for Your Health

Do you like to read and learn about different topics? Try new things out? It turns out that exercising different parts of our brain leads to long-term health for not only our mental health, but our physical health. Education and

Diana Vandervelden November 3, 2023August 3, 2025 Uncategorized No Comments Read more
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