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By the time we reach our 60s and beyond, we’ve lived many lifetimes within one life.

We’ve loved, built careers, raised families, created identities and, inevitably, we’ve also experienced loss. Some losses are visible: the death of a loved one, the end of a marriage, a career shift. Others are quieter but just as profound: children leaving home, changes in our bodies, shifting roles, or the realization that life is entering a new chapter.

These transitions can leave us asking a question many women don’t say out loud:

Why do I feel so stuck, even when I know I should be moving forward?

Loss Doesn’t Just Live in the Mind

One of the most overlooked truths about navigating life transitions is this: loss is not just emotional; it’s physical. It lives in the body.

You may feel it as tightness in your chest, heaviness in your shoulders, a lump in your throat, or a constant sense of fatigue. You might notice restlessness, anxiety, or the opposite, a kind of numbness that makes it hard to feel anything at all.

This isn’t something you’re doing wrong. It’s how the body processes overwhelming experiences. And yet, many of us try to “think” our way through transitions, analyzing, pushing forward, or telling ourselves to just move on.

But the body doesn’t move on that way.

The Pressure to Move Forward

Women over 60 are often expected to carry transitions with quiet resilience. You may hear messages like:

• “This is just part of life.”
• “Be grateful for what you have.”
• “Stay positive.”

While well-meaning, these messages can create pressure to bypass what you’re actually feeling.

The truth is, moving forward doesn’t mean leaving everything behind. It means learning how to carry your experiences differently, so they don’t weigh you down.

A Different Approach: Living With Loss

What if, instead of trying to get over life’s transitions, you learned how to live with them?

This is where a body-based approach can be transformative. Ignoring or hiding our painful thoughts only increases their hold on us and manifests in physical ailments. As Pema Chodren, a renown Buddhist nun says, “What we resists persists.” Our thoughts are closely aligned with, and are boldly evident, in our bodies. Good thoughts, healthy bodies; suffering thoughts, physical pain.

Simple practices like breathwork, gentle yoga movements, and awareness allow you to begin releasing the physical tension of what you’ve been holding. You don’t have to relive or analyze everything, you simply start by noticing where it lives in your body.

I wrote Yoga for Living with Loss, Navigating Our Losses Without Getting Lost to address how we meet transitions through breath, gentle movement, meditation, quiet rest, and more. By witnessing where the congestion of loss and transitions are revealed physically such as digestive issues, heartburn, laryngitis or headaches for example, we can become aware that we can ‘decongest’ with awareness, breath, and simple movements.

For example:

• A tight chest may soften with slow, steady breathing.
• Heavy shoulders may release through gentle movement.
• A constricted throat may ease when you give yourself space to express or simply feel.

These small shifts create space, not to erase the past, but to relate to it differently.

Why This Matters More After 60

At this stage of life, transitions often come closer together and carry deeper meaning. You’re not just navigating change, you’re integrating a lifetime of experiences.

The body keeps the score of all of it. When we don’t have a way to process these layers, they can accumulate as:

• Chronic tension
• Emotional overwhelm
• Fatigue or disconnection
• A feeling of being “stuck” in the past

But when we begin to gently move and support the body, something shifts. We feel more present, more grounded, and more able to meet what’s next.

You’re in Transition

It’s easy to believe that feeling stuck means something is wrong. But often, it simply means something in you hasn’t had the chance to move yet.

Transitions are not a sign that life is narrowing, they’re an invitation to relate to yourself in a new way.

You don’t need to rush. You don’t need to force clarity. You don’t need to do it perfectly. You only need a way to begin.

A Gentle Place to Start: Try this simple practice: Do this for just one minute.

• Place one hand on your chest and one on your belly.
• Take a slow breath in through your nose.
• Exhale gently through your mouth.

Notice what you feel, not to change it, but to acknowledge it. This is how release begins.

Life After 60 Isn’t About Becoming Someone New

It’s about learning how to hold everything you’ve lived, with a little more space, a little more softness, and a little more support. Because loss may be part of your story, but it doesn’t have to define how you live the next chapter.

Let’s find and revel in self-compassion, resilience, and embrace all that we have and will experience.

Join the Conversation:

Are you in transition? How has it affected your body and mind? Have you acknowledged this transition?

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Kyle Richards’ Multicolored Pleated Maxi Dress in Italy

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Erika Girardi’s White Floral Shirt and Shorts

Dorit Kemsley’s White Floral Embroidered Corset

Amanda Batula’s Cartier Watch from Kyle

Ciara Miller’s White Babydoll Dress

Rachel Zoe’s Black Paisley Print One Shoulder Dress

Mia Calabrese’s Blue Gingham Mini Dress

Rachel Zoe’s Foundation Stick

Dorit Kemsley’s Polka Dot Look in Italy

Amanda Batula’s Yellow Silk Crop Top and Skirt

Kyle Richards’ Green Floral Pants and Yellow Top

Ciara Miller’s Pink Strapless Maxi Dress

Ciara Miller’s Tan Sheer Balloon Sleeve Top and Sunglasses

Rachel Zoe’s Baroque Print Long Dress

Ciara Miller’s Beige Pleated Poplin Midi Dress

Rachel Zoe’s Eyeshadow Stick

Kyle Richards’ Lip Gloss in the Hamptons

Kyle Richards’ Aviator Glasses

Rachel Zoe’s Lip Gloss

Kyle Richards’ Floral Leopard Confessional Look

Originally posted at: Lindsay Hubbard’s Strapless Floral Dress

Springtime is such a glorious time of year and certainly one of my favourite times to be here in Sicily. Delicate fresh spring flavours appear in dishes and on menus and, with daylight hours increasing daily, al fresco breakfasts and dinners start to bookend the day. Meanwhile, wildflowers and fragrant herbs are emerging on the hillsides in the national parks and nature reserves, and beaches and the more popular tourist spots are at their best before the arrival of the summer crowds.

However, for anyone thinking of visiting Sicily in springtime, some places are extra special: keep reading to discover where’s best and what makes them so great.

Take Advantage of Cooler Temperatures to Sightsee

Visit Sicily in July or August and you’ll want to spend most of your time in or near the water; springtime temperatures, however, are much more moderate. The island’s far southerly position in relation to the rest of the country means that days are still likely to be sunnier and hotter than other regions of Italy, with average daily highs in April and May between 20-26°C and around 8 hours of sunshine per day. You may still need a light jacket in the evening but certainly be able to enjoy beach time during the day.

Best of all, these mild, sunny days, with little rain, are perfect conditions for sightseeing, unlike July and August when exploring the island’s remarkable Greek and Roman ruins can be challenging. This is the time to pay a visit to the island’s incredible ancient ruins at the Valley of the Temples or the magnificent baroque towns of southeast Sicily. These are generally crowd-free in the spring, allowing you to wander at leisure without wilting in the heat.

Enjoy Springtime Flowers in Sicily

One of the most welcome signs of spring in Sicily is the almond blossom, but the pale pink and white blossom soon gives way to something far more colourful. Cascading magenta and orange bougainvillea appears in towns and gardens, while out of town, fields and grassy meadows are covered with wild poppies, orchids, anemones and creamy white snapdragons.

Make tracks for one of Sicily’s nature reserves, such as the Madonie Regional Natural Park or the Vendicari Nature Reserve, and you’ll find the air filled with the scent of thyme, sage and rosemary and coastal plains dotted with wild orchids and rock roses.

Springtime in Sicily is also marked by a very special festival – the Infiorata – with the most famous taking place in the stunning town of Noto. The focal point for the event is Via Corrado Nicolaci which is transformed into a giant floral carpet comprising mosaics made from thousands of petals but there are also parades, music and food stalls. If you’re keen to experience other Infiorata events, Villa Alma at San Pier Niceto (near Messina) is a good base for visiting the town’s ‘infiorata’ where the floral path extends as far as 2km.

Explore the Countryside – Hiking and Cycling in Sicily

Hiking and cycling are definitely best kept for the comfortable springtime temperatures. A favourite spot for me is the Zingaro Nature Reserve which is completely transformed in the spring. The fabulous coastal path takes you across dazzling green hillsides awash with orchids and wild herbs, with views of pretty coves and the sparkling sea.

In the north of the island, the Madonie and Nebrodi mountain ranges are both favourite spots for hikers, and easily accessible from the coast. Don’t worry if you’re not a diehard hiker: you can enjoy gentle strolls around lakes in the Nebrodi mountains and visit some wonderful little villages nestling between the peaks. Stay near the charming seaside town of Cefalù and you’ll be within easy reach of some fabulous walks. In the east of the island, the more challenging upper slopes of Mount Etna can still be snow-capped while wildflowers are beginning to appear on the lower forest trails.

If you’re used to cycling, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t hire a bike to get to see even more of the countryside. If you prefer to venture out as part of a guided bike tour, choose from a range of experiences from leisurely rides along the coast to more heart-thumping mountain bike excursions.

Enjoy Fabulous Spring Food!

When it comes to food in Sicily, springtime wins hands down. After the glut of Easter sweets and pastries, everyone’s in need of returning to a healthier diet and in fact, the change of season in April welcomes some wonderful fresh fruit and vegetables that bring star quality to the simplest of dishes.

Peas, fava beans, artichokes and asparagus appear in pasta dishes, street food and on menus in restaurants, and colourful market stalls are filled with the aroma of wild fennel and late variety citrus fruits. Spring is also the best time to try traditional homegrown Sicilian cheese such as creamy ricotta and pecorino: if you’re in Sicily in April or May, you’ll find a number of dedicated ricotta festivals, many centred around the use of ricotta in creamy desserts and cannoli.

Also read, Sicilian Flavours: From Sicily to Your Table.

Other Reasons to Visit Sicily in Spring

So what else makes springtime such a good time to visit Sicily? The island is very popular in July and August with Italians and holidaymakers from overseas, and this is particularly noticeable in hotspots such as Taormina and Cefalù so if, as a first time visitor to Sicily, you’re keen to visit either of these towns, I’d definitely recommend doing so in spring.

Lastly, if you’re looking for the best value, you can make significant savings in springtime by taking advantage of lower priced flights and last minute offers on accommodation.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Have you ever been to Sicily? What time of year did you go? Where’s your favourite place to visit in springtime?

I hear this every week:

• “Laurie, where are the good men? I can’t seem to find any.”
• “I don’t think there are any good ones left.”
• “All the good ones are taken.”
• “I’ve been on the dating apps, and there are none there. Where are they?”

Ahh, the search for the rare breed of good men: The decent men who want a serious relationship.

You mean decently healthy, financially stable, well-groomed and clean, handsome enough, and ready for a long-term relationship.

At first glance, these seem like questions about the dating market. But, if they were, my answer “everywhere” would suffice.

Truth bomb: These questions are more about your state of mind.

First: There Are Good Men. Full Stop.

Are there fewer emotionally available men in midlife than we’d like? And are they harder to find?

Yes.

Is the dating scene noisy, confusing, and sometimes ridiculous?

Also yes.

But when someone tells me, “There are no good men left,” I get curious because here’s what I know after coaching thousands of women:

When you believe there are no high-quality men, you stop recognizing them. You even turn good ones into frogs.

You scroll past the decent guy on online dating sites because he doesn’t look like the perfect man in your head.

You ignore the good catch in your extended social circle because he’s “not your usual type.”

You stay in your comfort zone, then complain there are no great guys in it.

You’ll put up with all kinds of nonsense, but you actually filter out a good guy when he comes around.

The Dating Apps Aren’t the Enemy

Yes, dating apps can feel like dehumanizing and comically difficult.

But, truth bomb #2: Apps don’t create bad men. They reveal the pool. And the pool is as varied as clothing items at the mall.

If you’re on online dating sites and all you see are fish pics, beer bellies, and men who can’t be bothered to string sentences together or “aren’t sure what they’re looking for,” that doesn’t mean there are no good guys.

It means:

1. You’re seeing a certain crowd (possibly attracted by YOUR poorly-done profile!!)
2. You haven’t refined your screening.
3. You might be unconsciously drawn to familiar fixer-uppers.

Ouch?

Good.

I promise these truth bombs are good for you. Tough love is my brand. Have you come to the right place?

The Numbers Game (But Not How You Think)

People love to say dating is a numbers game.

Swipe more. Date more. Meet new people. Try speed dating. Upgrade your subscription tier.

True: A bigger pool helps.

But if your mindset is cynical, exhausted, or secretly convinced that men are disappointing?

You could meet 100 decent men at a coffee shop, at church, at the gym, in real life – and still miss your good match.

Why?

Because the real numbers game is this:

How many emotionally available women are out there looking for emotionally available men?

I coach men, too, and they are JUST as convinced that women are the ones who are not available! Mind your own stats before believing that the stats of the other gender are what’s getting in the way of you finding healthy, lasting love.

When you shift your state of mind, you shift your results.

“But Laurie, The Nice Guys I’m Meeting: I’m Just Not Attracted to”

Ah. Now we’re getting somewhere.

Many women say they want a good man, but what they mean is: “I want a man who is exciting in the exact way my ex was – but emotionally stable.”

That’s not a true dream, it’s a reaction to pain.

Some of the nice guys you’re overlooking? They’re not boring. They’re calm, and there’s a difference.

Chemistry built on anxiety feels electric. Chemistry built on compatibility feels warm.

If you keep saying, “Where are the good men?” I might gently ask: Are you equating calm with dull?

Because some of the great guys you’re dismissing could build a long relationship with you – the kind that feels secure, not dramatic.

The Myth of the Perfect Man

Another way you obscure the good men from becoming apparent to you is by idealizing “the perfect man.”

Sure, they do it to us, too, but that’s no excuse.

There is no perfect man. And good, because you aren’t looking for that. You are looking for a good match.

And a good match is someone whose values, pace, and vision for a long-term relationship align with yours.

He might not:

• Dress like your fantasy.
• Text in paragraphs.
• Love the same music.

But he might:

• Show up consistently.
• Talk about the future with clarity.
• Treat you like a partner, not a number in a numbers game.

That’s a good man.

They exist. I hear about them every day in my practice.

Where are the Good Men? Coaching:

If you keep asking, “Where are the good men?” ask yourself three questions:

1. Am I open to a man who is different from my past?
2. Am I willing to leave my comfort zone to meet him?
3. Am I showing up as the woman who can sustain a long-term partnership?

Final truth bomb:

Nothing is the fault of circumstance, your environment or dating apps. But your clarity and purpose affect them all.

When you know the kind of relationship you want, you stop wasting time on men who can’t offer it. And suddenly you start seeing good men everywhere. At the coffee shop. On dating apps. At dinner parties. Through friends.

They were never extinct. They were just invisible to a mindset shaped by negativity, fear and disappointment.

Reframing the Problem of No-Good Men

The question isn’t:

“Where are the good men?”

It’s:

“Am I positioned to recognize and receive one?”

You don’t need a new subscription tier. You don’t need to swipe harder. You need awareness and alignment — of head, heart, and hoo-ha.

And that’s when dating stops feeling like a losing battle… and starts feeling like an exciting adventure.

If you’re ready to stop wondering where the good men are and start becoming magnetic to the right one, watch my free webinar: 3 Secrets to Finding and Maintaining Healthy Love Without Repeated Disappointments.

It will change how you see the entire dating market – and yourself.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Are you really open to dating? Do you think you are emotionally available? Have you been complaining there are no good men out there?