On My Mind | The Power of Change
Change triggers new beginnings, new adventures and new opportunities. Change is how we become the person that we want to be, so don’t fear change. Be ready for it.
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It’s All About You | On My Mind
Now is the time to become the person you want to be. This time around, it’s all about you. While some will try to stop you from changing, find support in those who make you feel like you can live the life you imagine.
Don’t Deny Your Age | On My Mind
Society has us all believing that being younger is better than being older. Marc Middleton shares why he decided he will never deny or hide his age, and suggests why you should do the same.
A New Life Stage | On My Mind
Our post-retirement years can now last longer than the years we spent working and building our careers. We now have a new life stage that offers a limitless opportunity to reinvent ourselves, pursue our passions, give back to our community and so much more.
Social Norms | On My Mind
Many people have extremely limiting beliefs when it comes to Growing Older. Our challenge is made even more difficult because we are also battling social norms, which can be even more powerful than personal beliefs at shaping our behavior. Growing Bolder is about breaking all of the social norms related to aging, because there is no such thing as “age-appropriate behavior.”
Age Marketing | On My Mind
Age doesn’t define us like it did in the past, but many marketers, advertisers, and businesses don’t fully understand the new older adult. The ads and messaging we receive should be more about lifestyle and less about life stage. More is possible at every age.
Stop Saying “60 is the New 40” | On My Mind
If we want to change the culture of aging, we have to recognize that more is possible at every age.
Move Forward. Give Back. | On My Mind
Finding a cause or a way to help others not only makes a difference in your community, but it can improve your own life.
Unhappy Centenarian Hermits | On My Mind
A life of isolation is not the pathway to a healthy 100. Do you want to live to be a centenarian? Marc Middleton shares the keys to develop a positive attitude, an active lifestyle, and embrace intergenerational relationships.
Life Editing | On My Mind
There’s a Zen proverb that says knowledge is learning something every day, but wisdom is letting go of something every day. Successful aging is a process of editing: doing less of what doesn’t give you joy, and more of what does. Here’s Marc with more.
Media “About You” Vs. Media “For You” | On My Mind
For years the older demographic has been ignored by major media outlets. Now, news and stories about you are beginning to pop up everywhere, but news and stories FOR you are still few and far between. So, what’s the difference?
On My Mind | Downsizing
If you haven’t already, start to transition from accumulating stuff to getting rid of stuff. Less is more, so now is a great time to begin downsizing. It’s part of the Growing Bolder experience. Here’s why.