Laura Weber Meyers
I am a coach, author, and senior who wants to get the most out of my after-work years and who wants to make sure you do, too! Read the blog posts, learn what you can, and enjoy the sharing. I'd love to hear from you. Go to the Contact Me tab and fill out the info. I'll be in touch with you soon!
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The ONE Thing 1.1
You may have read my post entitled ‘The ONE Thing 1.0.’ That post talks about the significance of relationships in our lives as we age. Well, I think there’s something that’s almost equally as important, hence this 1.1 version of The ONE Thing that you’re reading now. Like relationships, this is really important, too. What is the 1.1 ONE Thing? It’s SLEEP. Yes, SLEEP. Outside of close relationships, there is nothing more important to our health and wellbeing than getting enough sleep. It seems like such a simple thing, but for those of you who struggle with this – and based on research, it’s most of you – you know…
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The ONE Thing 1.0
Remember the character Curly in the movie City Slickers? He was always talking about knowing what ‘the one thing’ was – the most important thing in life. Mitch, Billy Crystal’s character in the film, was frustrated and confused by what Curly meant. He just wanted Curly to tell him what the one thing was. But in the end, Mitch realizes that the one thing is different for everyone – it’s whatever is most important to you. Your job is to do the work to figure out what ‘the one thing’ is for you. While there’s definitely truth to Curly’s perspective and Mitch’s discovery, I’m here to tell you that when…
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A Little Pep Talk
Some days, you just need a pep talk. A few positive, kind words to help you feel like you’re still ok. Like you can banish the stress and craziness that have taken over your life. You want reassurance that the world hasn’t fallen off its axis. You want to feel hope that things will get calmer, kinder, better. So, today, here are some words to help you get back on that path, to feel positive and hopeful, and to be ready to face the day. To never surrender. Aging is hard. Aging demands accepting, or at least acknowledging, mortality. It means facing unwanted change. It can make you want to…
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Never too Late for Great – What it Stands For
You may know that I’ve written a book called Never too Late for Great: Thriving Beyond the 9 to 5!. The book introduces strategies for making the most of your years after work and it includes a few items to help you stay focused and implement those strategies in your life. One of those items views GREAT as an acronym. The details are listed below. I hope this inspires you and helps keep you on track! G = GRATITUDE. There’s nothing more important. Every day, be grateful for the fact that you’re still here and you can enjoy the day, help someone else, and be a blessing in the world!…
