Happy Habits
Jean Marie Johnson
July 1, 2021
One morning, while settling into my office chair and gazing at a pair of house finches right outside the window, my phone rang. Recognizing the name of a company I
One morning, while settling into my office chair and gazing at a pair of house finches right outside the window, my phone rang. Recognizing the name of a company I
At one time or another, everyone experiences the pain of loneliness. But did you know that loneliness is a challenge that 30 – 40 percent of seniors are all too
Your Brain in a Post-COVID World BY JEAN MARIE JOHNSON Imagine a world where… we’re back to school and back to work – in real time, visiting family and friends,
BY JEAN MARIE JOHNSON People often say that initiating a conversation – much less a friendship – can be hard work. Where do you start? For retirees launching a new
Friendships to Break BY JEAN MARIE JOHNSON Have you ever been in a friendship where you: felt unsupported, stifled, or drained? felt your needs were overlooked? were made to feel
Some years ago, my husband’s Uncle Ray had a heart bypass operation. That “robust Ray” needed surgery at all came as quite a surprise to his wife, Belle, who
Most of us are on-board with the notion that being outside is good for us. We see the many commercials and advertisements of retired folks and senior citizens walking, jogging,
Cry Me a River: Embrace Your Tears BY JEAN MARIE JOHNSON “The new enlightened paradigm of what constitutes a powerful man or woman is someone who has the strength and
Friendships to Make BY JEAN MARIE JOHNSON “Friends are the family you choose.” Jess C Scott, 2013 Out of nowhere, this showed up: Hey, I’ve been thinking of you. I
BY JEAN MARIE JOHNSON I am the queen of routine. And yes, on the one hand, my routines do come with a whole host of benefits: I feel on top
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