According to Wikipedia, “Space is the boundless three-dimensional extent in which objects and events have relative position and direction.”

That is fine in its own way, but I want to explore the space beyond objects and events, deep into our personal spaces, in our heads, between each of us, in our lives.

I love the word ‘boundless’. As I often say, being trapped is the worst thing that can happen to a human being, so ‘space’ naturally appeals to me.

Inner and Outer Space

Inner and outer space exploration have many aspects in common. We need to be prepared for the journey by having confidence in ourselves as it can be both scary and exciting at the same time.

If we can handle it, the weightlessness of drifting in our inner space and looking down on ourselves without judgement through yoga, meditation or religious practice can bring enormous inner peace and growth.

We have all met people who invade our personal space. There is a sort of invisible electric field around each of us and somehow most of us sense this. We let people in close to kiss and hug. For others, this kind of proximity is not appropriate.

Space Barriers

There is also the invisible space in our heads and hearts. Some of us have been so badly hurt that we have closed down completely to relationships with others.

Do you live in a world surrounded by emotional walls? They consume enormous amounts of energy to maintain.

If you do, are these walls still necessary, or are they a habit you have formed over a lifetime? If they are still necessary, is it time to move on and to a better place? So many of us are unconsciously letting the past dictate and spoil our present.

Space to Grow

We all need space, free from controlling influences: children, the older generation, a demanding partner. We may be 60+, but we still need to grow. I loved that one sign I saw the other day, stating, “It is never too late to bloom.”

A tree that is alive will keep on extending its roots and growing new leaves; only when it is dead does it stop developing.

If we are going to live life to the full, having been given this precious gift, we need to start exploring our space, inside and out. Space can be scary, but you never know what you might find and where it might lead you.

Miss Norma

I recently came across the Facebook page Driving Miss Norma, which presents a concrete example of what one lady of 90 did with the space left by the death of her husband and a diagnosis of terminal cancer.

After being widowed, Miss Norma was diagnosed with uterine cancer. She was advised to undergo surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Instead of entering the hospital, she hit the road and travelled the country. Miss Norma died at age 91, after one year full of fun and adventure, living life on her terms. Allow yourself to be inspired by Miss Norma.

What Does Your Space Look Like?

I would love to hear about your personal space experiences. How do you use your space? Do you dare to step outside your capsule and start growing and exploring? Tell us how your appreciation of space in your 60s has changed you and those around you.

Do you have enough space, or too much in your life? Are you feeling bound by parts of your life or ultimately free to live on your terms? Do you live in a world of emotional walls? Please share your thoughts and insights below!

We’ve come to expect quirky-cool red carpet style from Lorde but not necessarily creative new hair looks. All that’s changed as of today! Lorde’s hair was the talk of the red carpet Wednesday night at the 2021 Guggenheim International Gala presented by Dior. No, she didn’t go blonde or cut off her long strands. Instead, her hairstylist Cameron Rains wrapped her long hair around her neck in a sort-of backward ponytail so it resembled a scarf.

Lorde wore a Dior strapless ombre gown for the gala – she also wore it on stage — as well as dainty Neil Lane earrings. She was styled by Karla Welch and Amber Dreadon did her signature no-makeup makeup (with Dior makeup, of course!)

You can see the hair scarf look on Rains’ Instagram, where he also shared behind-the-scenes photos of how he did the look. It’s so creative and almost makes me want hair extensions.

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Folks on Twitter are going crazy for the hair scarf. Lorde’s fans are loving seeing their superstar on the red carpet and it just doesn’t happen enough! “Idk what’s the inspiration behind this hairstyle but I love it. It’s giving ‘fuck it, I can do whatever I want with my hair,’” wrote one fan. The same user followed up their tweet with: “It’s also giving red scarf Lorde’s version.” Could this hair scarf be a nod towards Taylor Swift’s missing red scarf? It’s doubtful but if anyone loves a mystery, it’s a Swiftie.

Lorde switched up her hair into ponytail brands for her performance because we can imagine a hair scarf isn’t the most comfortable to wear while singing. Both looks are equally cute and we’re just happy she’s back in business.

Do you look in the mirror and tell yourself how beautiful you are? Do you gaze into your eyes and see the wisdom and compassion that looks back at you from within?

Have you ever simply smiled at yourself and acknowledged just how amazing you are and the journey of your life so far?

Love Your Face

At the age of 61, I find myself peering into my face with a kind of wonder. I know this face, and yet it is constantly changing. I trace the lines around my eyes gently and with respect. These eyes have beheld so much beauty and also so much pain.

I am curious at the way creases appear in my cheeks as I smile and am so grateful for all of the laughter that has graced my face. I am somewhat amazed that I don’t have more “worry” lines in my forehead as so much of my early life was full of anxiety, stress and worry.

As I gaze at my reflection in the mirror what I see most of all is love. I also see courage, strength, softness, radiance and the reflection of a woman who knows that true, authentic beauty has nothing to do with how we look, only with how we feel. The energy that we give to ourselves is the energy we receive from ourselves.

It wasn’t always like this. I used to scrutinize the way I looked and found myself disapproving of the slightest “imperfection.” I was hard on myself, my body and my appearance. I remember someone asking me what I wanted for my 21 birthday, and I replied harshly, “Just give me a crate of anti-wrinkle lotion!” I thought it was all over once you were past your early 20s. Boy, did I have a lot to learn!

I am so grateful for the way that life and my body have taught me how to love and appreciate every part of myself.

Our Thoughts Are Like Magic Elixirs

Age can be the most wonderful teacher if we allow it. When we realise that every moment is precious, we stop pretending that we have forever and begin to linger longer in the moments we have now. When we understand that our thoughts are like magic elixirs and that fabulous energy is created from choosing fabulous emotions, we soar!

One of the most powerful things we can do is to love who we are. Love is an energy that can transform us. It seeks to uplift, soothe and heal us. Feeling radiant and full of positivity is a beautiful side effect of showing you that you love and care for you.

Fall in Love with You

As a Body Confidence Expert and Coach, I spend my life helping women of every shape, size, weight and age, fall in love with themselves a little more every day. This is the legacy that I seek to leave. A trail of sparkles that lights up people’s lives and constantly invites them to look at themselves with love and exclaim, “Aren’t I fabulous?”

I don’t mean that this is done in an arrogant or superior kind of way but in a way that simply understands the truth of who we all are, because the truth is that we are all fabulous! We have travelled our journeys. We have climbed the mountains, become lost in the wilderness, taken the road less travelled and returned home again and again to the hearth and inner welcome of our own being.

Give Back to You

And so, I wanted to dedicate this piece to our beautiful faces. To every smile you have smiled, to every tear you’ve cried, to the way your nose crinkled up with fun when you were truly amused, for the compassion and tenderness in your eyes and to the way you have faced the world with your courage, bravery and determined optimism. Take a little time to send some loving energy to the face that you have shown the world and bask in your own eternal radiance.

Show Yourself a Little Love with the Radiant Glow Energy Facial

This beautiful energy facial uses a combination of energy medicine, yoga, Qi Gong, resistance exercises, loving touch, therapeutic massage and positive loving intentional affirmations.

Touch your face lightly and with respect. Take this time to connect with you and show how much you love and value you. Our faces often store a vast amount of tension, especially around the forehead, jaw, scalp and eyes. You can do all of these exercises in sequence or just pick and mix! They can be done anywhere – your car, before a meeting, first thing in the morning, last thing at night.

Always approach these exercises with great love and respect – show your face you love it with every touch! Enjoy!

The Radiant Glow Energy Facial Exercises

Ener-CHI Massage – Charging Your Chi

Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Vigorously rub your hands together. Gently massage the energy all over your face with gentle upward strokes. Repeat 8 times and then shake off any excess energy. Repeat the mantra, “I am loved.”

Angel Kisses

Lightly tap all over your face with your fingertips. Imagine you are standing out in the summer rain and feeling it gently fall upon your skin. Remember to tap down the sides of your neck to help with detox. Repeat softly to yourself, “I am glowing.”

Bright Eyes

Rub your hands together once more and gently place the palms over both your eyes. Link your little fingers together. Allow your eyes to be bathed in that beautiful energy. Then, take the two index fingers (the magic fingers) and press them gently into the corners of your eyes between the brows (the inner eye socket).

Focus on your breathing. Press your fingers into the ridge just underneath your eyebrows. Press the index fingers into the sides of the eyes. Then take the two fingers and press just on top of the cheek bones. Say to yourself, “My vision is clear.”

The Wonderful Wink

Place the two index fingers to the side of your eyes. Lift upwards, creating some resistance. Gently, see if you can wink from the bottom upwards. Bringing the underneath of the eye upwards. The fingers help create resistance which helps the eye muscle work a little stronger. Repeat gently, “I behold beauty everywhere I go.”

The Magic Eraser

Imagine that your two index fingers have become full of magic and they have extraordinary powers. Place them one on top of the other on your forehead and gently draw small “C” shapes. Your intention is to release any stress, tension and negative thoughts. Imagine that your fingers are releasing and erasing any lines of worry or tension leaving your forehead softened and released. Repeat, “I am calm and relaxed.”

Smile, Smile, Smile!

Gently place both hands on the side of your face. Widen the fingers slightly and press down lightly. Now, make a wide smile with your lips together. Really bring the corners of your mouth up and out. Hold for at least five seconds. Repeat. The affirmation here is, “I love myself; I love my life!”

The Marilyn Monroe

A lovely energy exercise for the lips. Blow kisses. And then blow the kisses against your hand for a little more resistance and then let it go! Tell yourself, “I am fabulous!”

Face and Body Re-Balance

Place both hands in prayer position and put your thumbs underneath your chin with the hands over your nose and lower face. Open up both hands and draw them along the jawline, lifting up both sides of your face. Come up to the temples and tuck your fingers behind the ears and smooth your hands down along both sides of your neck.

Rest your hands on your collar bones for a moment, breathing deeply. Tap in the centre of your collar bones. Repeat, “Everything comes to me with ease and joy.”

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What do you love more about you now that you are in your 60s, 70s, 80s or 90s? Have you ever simply smiled at yourself and acknowledged just how amazing you are and the journey of your life so far? What do you do to bring love into your days?

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Do you have trouble with steps or kerbs? Do you sometimes feel unsteady coming down the stairs? Would you like to feel stronger, steadier or more confident on any steps or stairs (even when you’re out and about)?

If you’ve answered yes to one or more of these, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Keep reading, though, as you can take steps to feel safer and be more confident in these situations.

I’ve worked with hundreds of people to help them improve their balance, feel stronger and more confident coming down steps and stairs. I’ve watched them improve, I’ve seen the difference this has made to their lives, and I’d love to help you too.

So, when and where do we have the most difficulty with steps and stairs?

“I Don’t Have Any Trouble at Home”

Many people I work with have no problem at all with steps and stairs at home. Why is that?

To begin, we almost always have suitable handrails on stairs at home, which is a great help. Just as importantly, it’s a familiar setting. Even if there is a step or two without a rail, we’ve found coping strategies and feel confident in our environment.

We’re usually calmer at home too. There’s not so much external distraction or noise and, as long as we’re not rushing, we take our time and focus on the job at hand.

“It’s a Different Story When I’m Out and About”

The places where people tell me they struggle include public places, such as museums, galleries and restaurants. These can be especially challenging where there are no handrails on the steps.

Safely getting off buses and trains and out of taxis can also be a challenge. Single steps and kerbs can be tricky too. It’s only one step down, but without anything to hold onto, it can be nerve-wracking.

And, in gardens and parks, we often find a few steps down with no handrail and no wall to lean against.

Good Light Matters

If you’re indoors and it’s poorly lit or outside in the evening when it’s getting dark, steps and stairs can be much more difficult.

Low light levels make it much harder for us to safely navigate steps and obstacles, especially if we have trouble with our vision (e.g. cataracts, glaucoma or age-related macular degeneration).

Distractions Lead to Difficulties

These places are often busy too, with lots of people around, noises and other distractions. We may be stressed or preoccupied, perhaps worrying about where we need to go next or rushing for another train.

These distractions and concerns preoccupy our brains, leaving less brain capacity to pay attention to how we’re stepping off the bus or going down the stairs.

When Else Do We Find Stairs Harder Than Usual?

Everything is more problematic when we’re tired, including steps and stairs (even ones that we’re OK with at other times of day). So we need to take more care.

Also, when we’re carrying shopping bags or other items, they feel much more demanding.

Many of the women I work with are looking after grandchildren (whether on an occasional or regular basis). If they’re very young and need to be carried up and down the stairs, this requires lots of concentration and good stair-climbing ability.

What Do I Want for You?

I don’t want you feeling anxious about steps or stairs. They are everywhere, and the anxiety will affect your everyday life more than you realise.

I certainly don’t want you avoiding places with stairs. When you do this, you end up restricting the places you go, the things you can do and the people you can see.

I want you to be able to go out anywhere you want and feel confident you can deal with any steps or stairs you come across.

I also want you to avoid trips or falls on the stairs. The consequences of these can be even more devastating than falls on flat ground.

Our Strong and Steady on the Stairs Exercise Videos

I’ve seen many people become stronger and more confident through performing regular exercises. Tailored strength and balance exercises can help you improve your ability to navigate steps and stairs safely.

That’s why we developed the Strong and Steady on the Stair video series for our members.

The exercises in these videos are selected to improve your ability to navigate steps and stairs safely.

They will help you to have better mobility and stability in your ankles, knees and hips. You’ll strengthen the muscles you need for the stairs and feel more confident, especially going down the stairs.

Try This One Now (Yes, Right Now!)

Here’s one of the exercises from our Strong & Steady on the Stairs video series.

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You’ll find the full Strong & Steady on the Stairs routines in the Vida Wellness Studio. It’s an online exercise studio – a membership site for people who want to improve their balance and posture, feel stronger and move more easily.

Members benefit from a library of clear, easy-to-follow exercise videos, along with advice, support and encouragement.

You can now get a 14-day free trial of the Vida Wellness Studio. You get a chance to try out all the Strong & Steady on the Stairs videos, as well as all the other great content in the Studio. You can see if it works for you and ask us any questions you have too!

Are there certain places where you have trouble with the stairs? Have you noticed particular times of the day or situations where you feel less steady? Would you like to feel stronger and more confident on the stairs?