The Secrets To Living I Learned From A Blue Zone

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The Secrets To Living I Learned From A Blue Zone

A few years back, I hosted a Pure Joy Wellness retreat in Costa Rica, home to one of the five Blue Zones in the world!

For those unfamiliar with the term, a Blue Zone is a region where people have longer lifespans and extended health-spans, meaning they maintain their vitality well into their elder years. (And I’m not just talking about people who are in their 80s and 90s, we’re talking centenarians!)

The term “Blue Zone” was coined by Dan Buettner in a National Geographic feature called “The Secrets of a Long Life” and he later wrote a book to further explore the concept. Since then, countless people have adopted principles and practices from the Blue Zone lifestyle.

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10 Books For Your Summer Reading List

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10 Books For Your Summer Reading List

Summer is here, it’s the season of reading! I like to have my nose in a book all year round, but there’s something about summer – maybe the slower pace of life, or the warm glow of the sun – that makes reading all the more appealing to me.

Whether I’m in Central Park or by the ocean, you can bet I’m bringing one of these books with me everywhere this summer. If you’re a reader, grab a pen and add these titles to your list!

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The Power Of Power Walking

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The Power Of Power Walking

Calling all Pure Joy Wellness Walking Warriors!!! The Walking Challenge starts THIS SATURDAY, April 29! 

For those of you who have done the Challenge before, you know the drill. We’ll be walking 30 minutes, for 30 days straight—no excuses!

For those of you who are new to PJW, the Walking Challenge is the highlight of my year (so much so that I host it twice a year!). It’s a time when the whole PJW community of women comes together to support each other and prioritize our own mental and physical well-being.

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Online Dating: Advice From Grace Lee, An NYC Dating Coach

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Online Dating: Advice From Grace Lee, An NYC Dating Coach

As women over 50, we’ve seen the dating world go through a lot of changes—and now, so much of dating is done online. There are numerous websites, apps, and services you can use to meet people, all of which expand our dating pool and, in theory, increase our chances of finding love and companionship.

But even with these upsides in mind, online dating can feel like a big question mark to many people. It can feel intimidating, daunting, hopeless, or scary, depending on your situation and dating history.

Here to demystify a bit of the online dating world is New York-based dating coach Grace Lee! Read on to see my interview with her, which includes practical tips for dating online, from your mindset to profile photos. 

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Calling All Women Over 50: Here’s How To Make 2020 Your Healthiest Year Yet!

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Calling All Women Over 50: Here’s How To Make 2020 Your Healthiest Year Yet!

It’s officially 2020, and after taking a brief hiatus from blogging and social media, I’m happy to say I’m back! I’ve been hard at work on Pure Joy Wellness, and I’m excited to take my brand in a new, community-focused direction this year. 

To start, I’d like to look at an email a new client recently sent me:

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