Kindness, caring, thoughtfulness, helpful might be some of the things that come to mind when you think of compassion. It seems to be something that some people have – or not – or have more so in certain situations or for certain people more than others. It’s one of those things that impact us all… Read More Compassion: Why is it Important?
Listen for the new talk radio show “Boost Your Life” hosted by Muskoka Seniors Magazine publisher, Cheryl Patterson on Hunter’s Bay Radio starting in March. And if you have ways that you have improved your life and taken it to the next level regarding your health, wellness happiness or other areas that you would like… Read More HBR Talk Radio: Boost Your Life
Although the beginning of the year is the time where many people set goals, statistics show that they are forgotten or abandoned almost as soon as they are started. So what are we to do? Think about your habits. Habits are behaviours that we’ve done so many times that they become second nature – like… Read More How Are You Progressing?
Want a charge? Change something. According to research in neuroscience, just the act of thinking differently changes the chemistry in your brain and body. Factor in a little change, and you have the added emotional anticipation of something new and an opportunity for greater fulfillment. The alternative to change however is complacency – doing the… Read More Embrace Change
By Brenda J. Wood, Muskoka Seniors Magazine, Family Matters, Jan. 2018 Necessity’s name in our family is Grandma and so once more I find myself babysitting. It is much easier when they visit me, because I am not responsible for what happens, but today, I am on their turf. This is getting a little too… Read More Babysitting the Grands
Listen to interview with Muskoka Seniors Magazine Publisher, Cheryl Patterson, on Sue Kelly’s Sweet Spots program on Hunters Bay Radio here.
Another New Year is here, and many people are habitually setting health goals that seem more motivated by internal condemnation and guilt versus genuine passion. Another New Year is here, and many people are habitually setting health goals that seem more motivated by internal condemnation and guilt versus genuine passion. It’s absolutely essential to take… Read More 2019: Random Goals or Pure Potential?
Congratulations to Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary for winning the MSM Annual Charity Contest! Thank you for all that you do for injured and orphaned animals. Look for this charity classified in the upcoming Mar/Apr edition of Muskoka Seniors Magazine and the MSM Monthly e-resource (feel free to sign up on our Contact Page if you don’t already receive it in your email). Thank you to all who participated in this… Read More Congratulations to Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary!
“Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering, ‘It will be happier.’” – Alfred Lord Tennyson The concept of happiness can seem abstract and unrealistic to many people, like some unsustainable heightened state of euphoria, and to others it’s a distant goal on the ‘to do’ list to be achieved one day.… Read More Boost: What is Happiness Anyway?
The MSM Monthly (page 1 of 2 above): Muskoka’s e-resource for 45+ and their loved ones! A quick read filled with a wealth of positive and valuable information, including sections such as Senior’s Good News, Helpful Resources, Events and More, Personal Announcements, Appreciation to…, An Oldie but a Goodie and other great information in one… Read More MSM Monthly, December 2018