Boomers: 3 Things For Added Comfort and Stability

Be comfortable. Feel secure. Age well. 

I love my perfect pillow to fall into every night. It's molded exactly the way I like it. I look forward to my cup of morning joe (perfectly brewed in my Keurig with a pod of Green Mountain Hazelnut and a dash of Trader Joe's soy creamer) that provides the perfect jolt of caffeine every morning.

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During the course of a day I also rely on other things that give me comfort, stability, and a feeling of, "ahh, that feels so g-o-o-d!" Here are 3 of them.

A few years ago I became acquainted with Evolution Activewear, a company selling comfortable yoga pants with built-in knee pads. I fell in love with this creative idea because I not only need extra stability while practicing yoga (loss of balance from MS) but I also use extra blankets for added cushioning to protect my knees. These pants are so comfortable and look so good that I wish I could wear them everywhere every day! Take a look at their site and check them out.

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I'm practicing my Red Carpet stance that I see others doing. First place your left hand on your hip and then add some attitude and smile! How'd I do? Okay, I'm working on it!

With the heat of the summer and the hot flashes of menopause I'm always searching for new and better ways to stay cool. I was thrilled to come across coldfront, an on-the-go set of 3 cool gel packs that come with a wicking cloth and sturdy carrying case.  I loved how easy and convenient they were to use this summer. I threw them in my purse or beach bag and they were ready to use whenever I needed them. They really worked! I'd recommend these to everyone in need of some nice, soothing c-o-o-l relief.

When my husband turned 50 it was his choice to visit the Canadian Rockies to celebrate his birthday. We flew to Calgary and then drove north to Banff, Lake Louise and finally onto Jasper. It was one of the most breathtakingly beautiful vacations we ever had. While hiking one day, I noticed a couple who were using walking sticks. I immediately realized how helpful these would be to enhance stability and lend great support on any terrain. Then I read my friend Pat McKinzie's blog x-Pat Files From Overseas post about walking sticks ("Step Into Wellness With Walking Sticks") and I learned even more about the health benefits of using these sticks.

That's something to think about as we age.

I bought a pair for myself and use them if I hike on more difficult terrain. (NOTE: I usually walk on paths that are flat, but once in awhile if I want to join friends or family who are hiking, I grab my poles for added security.)

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I like the gloves for my hands on these poles, and the rubber bottoms to help grip any terrain

 As we age it's important to find things that help us feel more secure and comfortable. What do you use?

NOTE: I received a pair of Evolution Activewear pants and a package of coldfront gel packs for writing this post. As always, all opinions are completely my own.

A Boomer's Short Bucket List

This post is sponsored by Readers.com who reached out to me about sponsoring a post on self-improvement. What could be more motivating than a Bucket List? The opinions expressed here are solely my own. 

Now that I’m 55 ½ years old I have a few things I want to accomplish in the next few years. No, I’m not getting Botox or going under the knife to try and turn back the hands of time.

As if…

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My Bucket List consists of simple goals, ones that come from the heart and are attainable (I hope!) Now that my son is in college and I’m no longer needed to pack lunches or drive him to school, my Second Chapter is more about me.

It’s a time for self-improvement, spreading my wings and facing my fears.

I miss being a part of my son's school days, but now I'm enjoying who he is right now, how he's following his passions at such a young age. I hope he’s enjoying watching me starting to follow mine.

As a boomer my Bucket List has changed from what it was 10, 20 and even 30 years ago. As we age we all change our priorities, discovering our personal truths, then readjusting all we'd like to accomplish in our lifetime.

Here are 5 of my Bucket List items: 

Writing a book – Ever since I plopped myself down in the middle of the aisle at a Long Beach Island bookstore to read, “Harriet the Spy” I knew I wanted to write a book. Over the years I’ve put this on the back burner, but I never stopped creating and recreating my book in my mind. The plots, characters and words are always racing inside my head, like a rapid-fire stock ticker moving quickly to grab my attention. If I don’t write a book in the next few years, it will be one of the great disappointments of my life.

There, I said it out loud. Now I have to do it. No Pulitzer Prize will be necessary.

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Location, location, location – When I was 10 years old I flew on a plane for the first time (by myself!) to visit dear family friends. The skies seemed friendlier back then. After landing in sunny Florida I was greeted with hugs and my favorite drink: a tall glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. Outside, the palm trees and vibrant landscape caused my heart to skip a beat. Like Dorothy landing in Oz, the world was now brightly colored.

Ever since then I’ve dreamed of living where winter rarely visits and flowers never die. We may not get there for a few years, but we’re keeping our eye on the prize on living in a place where we can enjoy the outdoors for more than a few months a year.

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Public speaking – This has always been my greatest fear. A shy child, I’ve never been comfortable speaking in front of audiences. Yet I believe my message about living a quality life with our abilities despite any disability is an important one to discuss.

Speaking to care workers at nursing homes was an important first step for me, and now I hope to be spreading my message to larger audiences in the coming years. I’ll continue to carry a box of Tums with me, just in case.

Travel – We love to travel, but for now it's not in our budget. We hope to change that in the near future. In the meantime, we’re focusing on what we can do. This summer we’ve been exploring places in our own backyard, enjoying what nature has to offer during the glorious summer months.

I fell in love with kayaking after an extraordinary venture in Jasper, Alberta in the Canadian Rockies. Now I'm searching for somewhere local to kayak that’s both beautiful and not crowded.

I want to explore new hiking and biking trails, visit lovely gardens, tour historical sites, sign up for walking and eating tours in nearby cities, and enjoy the art and music scenes at museums, galleries and parks.

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A future Bucket List will include traveling to parts of Europe, Australia, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada (I’d LOVE to take a glass-domed train through Canada) and the Caribbean. I'll keep you posted!

Retreats, Spas and Friendships – I’ve always wanted to go on a retreat. A writer’s retreat sounds perfect, as do all of the offerings from Elizabeth Lesser’s Omega Institute.

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The best retreat of all would be spending time at a luxurious spa with my closest friends. If you asked me the typical question, “If you could name 10 people to sit at your table, who would they be?” instead of saying Eleanor Roosevelt or Joan of Arc, my first answer would be, "My closest friends." We live far away from each other, and rarely get together. Spending quality time for a few days while drinking in the deliciousness of spa life together would be heavenly.

What's on your list?

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