Too old to follow your dreams? Stop right there.
Have you ever felt like life has passed you by? That the dreams you had for a glittering career or launching that new business idea has been taken over by the reality of the midlife squeeze. Looking after elderly parents, or young children can push many into forgetting to follow their own dreams and take a career pause to balance the juggle instead.
And then just when you are ready to step back on to the train, poof, your confidence has vanished along with your self-worth—many thanks menopause.
It is a scientific fact that fluctuating hormones can cause women to doubt their ability and work performance and many often find themselves taking a step back instead of leaning into their talents. Add to that watching the younger generation stepping up and taking your place, it can feel tempting to throw in the towel and say ‘I’m too old for this!’.
Which is exactly the opposite of what we should be doing according to life coach, TEDx speaker and author ofConfident and Killing It Tiwalola Adebayo, who gives powerful pep talks to the likes of Morgan Stanley, Google and Lululemon.
Source: Hello Magazine
Canadians facing material deprivation
A new survey suggests a significant share of older Canadians are struggling to meet basic needs, with one in five people aged 50 and older experiencing a standard of living comparable to the poverty line.
The findings are from the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) and its 2025 Ageing in Canada survey, which examines the financial and social wellbeing of more than 6,000 Canadians aged 50 and older.
The report found 20 per cent of respondents were experiencing “material deprivation,” meaning they struggle to afford essential goods and services.
Unlike traditional poverty measures that focus strictly on income, the NIA’s material deprivation index looks at everyday financial realities – whether someone can afford dental care, heat their home, buy groceries or handle a small emergency expense.
The survey found 18 per cent of older Canadians could not afford a $500 expense, while 11 per cent said they could not afford dental care, highlighting the financial pressures many face in later life.
Researchers say these struggles have consequences beyond finances, affecting health, independence and quality of life.
Source: CTV News
How showering at night helps you sleep
A hot morning shower can wake you up and even boost creativity, according to some research. But if you want to improve your sleep, showering at night is the way to go. Experts say there’s evidence that a night shower can help you drift off, if you time it just right.
The main trick is to not start too late. “You don’t want to heat yourself up right before bed,” says Dr. Dianne Augelli of the Center for Sleep Medicine at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. That’s because body temperature plays an important part in regulating circadian rhythm, which tells the body when to feel sleepy or alert. During the day, body temperature naturally rises until the late afternoon, when it reverses and begins to fall. “Cooling down is a signal that tells us we’re supposed to go to sleep,” she says.
Showering earlier in the evening gives your body a chance to cool off and can even trigger sleep, says Shelby Harris, director of behavioral sleep medicine at New York’s Montefiore Medical Center. Several studies have shown that warming your body by taking a bath can help induce sleep when there’s enough time to cool off afterward.
Source: time.com
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