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The trouble with going walking is that, like any exercise, you have to do it over and over again. How does that make you feel? Irritated, exasperated or guilty when you don’t do any? That doesn’t make your walking fun. It’s not like breathing where you can forget about it most of the time. Your brain
As I hurried round to our meeting point, I thought that maybe only our little founding group would turn up to our first walk. It was such a foggy day. But I was surprised and delighted to see that 10 people had turned up in total. So off we went, leaving behind us the restaurant
Millions of us are still desperately searching for how to sleep better.  Is that you too?  That’s why I have updated this article. When you hit the pillow, does your mind race?  Maybe you feel anxious, worrying about things you haven’t done, or about money or your kids ….. and sleep slips ever further away.  Or do you
Walking is easy, isn’t it? But not for reluctant walkers.I am a reluctant walker. I am always looking for new ways to make walking more fun. You know, when those healthy, bracing walks that enhance all our life forces make you feel great. Aristotle said, “Habit’s but a long practice, friend, and this becomes men’s
It’s too hot! How many times have you heard that excuse to avoid going out walking in summer? But is it a good idea to let yourself off the hook when you’re trying to get into a consistent walking regime? Far better to go for a short walk. You’ll feel proud of yourself afterwards. But
Laocoön and his Sons @smilingsunray Depositphotos Procrastination; here I am, once again, agonising about a few measly sentences. Why is it so hard? Why can’t I just write and be satisfied that it will be fine? What exactly is my problem with just getting this quite small thing done? Procrastination is so painful. It makes
It’s refreshing to see a good film about real life themes concerning the problems of ageing. The Netflix film ‘Our Souls at Night’ deals with several issues which can have really serious consequences for older people. Starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda, it’s a beautifully made film, based on the novel written by Kent Haruf.
We all need a role model. Not every day, but every now and then their example can be just what you need. What does a role model do for you? They give you a little jolt, a nudge in a new direction. Through the things they do and the way they are, they show you
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Nearly everyone wants to live longer. It’s wired in. But most people only start worrying about it as they start to notice how they’re getting niggly health problems. Maybe in their 50s, maybe younger or older. It’s the little things, like your weight creeping up and the doctor says you’ve got high cholesterol. Or maybe
It was the perfect day to make New Year’s Resolutions: New Year’s Day. All over the world, people were vowing to be more patient parents, to get fit, lose weight, visit their mothers more, be a better friend, save for a house, spend less on shoes, save up for a holiday, take up archery, learn