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If the sight and scent of flowers fills you with joy, possibly even to the point of shaping your holiday planning, you’ll know how important it is to get your timing right. Regardless of where you’re going, you’ll want to make sure that you’re visiting at the very best time, when you can expect to find nature in full bloom. And fortunately, that often coincides in Europe with that sweet spot when you can expect minimal rainfall and warm weather and also avoid peak summer crowds.

As the days start to shorten and temperatures dip, now is the perfect time to start planning ahead for next year. With winter looming, what better time to get something in the diary so you can start dreaming of nights getting lighter, the weather milder and flowers beginning to bloom?

Not sure where to go? Here’s a rundown of some of my favourite European destinations where you can expect a splash of colour and the heady scent of floral blooms at key times during the year.

Tulips in Holland in April

Nowhere welcomes spring quite like Holland where the beautiful flower gardens at Keukenhof in Lisse are one of the largest in the world. Extending over 32 hectares, the gardens are awash with colour, the result of planting around 7 million flower bulbs. In 2026, the gardens will be open from 19 March to 10 May, but you’ll find the most vibrant displays blooming from mid-April onwards.

Poppies and Wisteria in Central Italy in May

In Italy, nothing heralds spring quite like a field of red poppies! In Umbria and across Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia in central Italy, this explosion of colour carpets the landscape from late April and throughout May. Scattered by the wind, the poppies emerge along train tracks and roadsides, and throughout ploughed fields, olive groves and vineyards.

Given that May is such a wonderful time for both colour and scent, it’s not surprising that a visit to the magnificent garden at La Foce in Tuscany is one of the highlights of our May walking tour in central Italy. At this time of year, the garden is awash with spring flowers and irises, and framed by a magnificent wisteria-clad pergola and walls swathed in climbing roses, jasmine, and honeysuckle.

Meanwhile, across the Tuscan sea on the island of Elba, you’ll find the air filled with the scent of wild lavender, and pathways through the Mediterranean scrub and yellow broom sprinkled with colourful flowers and edged by fragrant clumps of rosemary.

Lavender and Alpine Flowers in June

France, and specifically Provence, is synonymous with scented fields of lavender in June. Meanwhile, over in France’s Maritime Alps, the slopes are swathed in vivid clumps of wildflowers, set against a backdrop of craggy peaks. The heady smell of thyme fills the air, and wild orchids and blazing blue gentians provide a splash of colour.

The same is true of Slovenia where you’ll find a treasure trove of alpine floral offerings in the Julian Alps. As the snow melts, flower lovers can enjoy the spectacle of alpine slopes bursting into life with dazzling displays of Sweet William and flaming Carnic Lilies and walk through meadows and woodland sprinkled with striking blue flowerheads and lily of the valley.

Delve deeper into the floral world of the Julian Alps at the International Wild Flower Festival at Lake Bohinj between 22 May and 7 June 2026. Festival events take place at various locations in Bohinj, across an area of over 300km².

Wildflowers in the Dolomites in July

If you visit the awe-inspiring Dolomites in July, you’ll find lush green slopes and snow-capped peaks set against glorious blue skies. Lying predominantly in Italy’s South Tyrol, on the Austrian border, the landscape of the Dolomites is essentially one of spiky peaks and dense forests. However, by late June and into July, the Alpine flora is in full flow with eyepopping displays of golden hawksbeard, purple gentians, edelweiss and carpets of red Alpenrose.

But don’t let the peaks put you off. While the region is a paradise for serious hikers, it’s also suitable for gentle strollers who can amble through wildflower-strewn meadows and pretty hamlets festooned with blazing red geraniums and a profusion of flowers on roadside verges.

Autumn Foliage

By August, many of Europe’s most beautiful flowers are wilting. You’ll still find blinding displays of bougainvillea along the Amalfi Coast, but the sunflowers in the Tuscan countryside will be beginning to droop by the end of the month.

The good news is that the shift into September transports you into a multi-hued world of autumnal shades and foliage, even on a city break. In Florence, take time out of a busy sightseeing schedule for a walk in Le Cascine park where a swirl of fallen amber-hued leaves carpets the paths and walkways.

For even more spectacular displays of autumn colours, head for the beech forests in the Mugello where the foliage is aflame with burnished shades of red, and the heady scent of chestnuts, truffles and mushrooms fills the air in the village markets.

Meanwhile, in the northern Italian region of Piedmont, autumn is a wonderful time to experience the best of the region. Early morning mists shroud copper-tinged foliage, and October is the very best month to enjoy the region’s mouthwatering food and wine.

Indulge in a gastronomic journey of discovery through the region or hop on the Treno del Foliage on a 52 km panoramic route through Piedmont and Ticino (available from mid-October to early November).

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Have you ever visited any of these places? Do you prefer spring blooms or autumn foliage? Do you have any top tips for destinations for flower lovers?

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You’ve reached the golden years – or perhaps the “silver years” feels more accurate – and yet, something feels off. You gave decades of your time, talents and presence to family, career, friendships, causes. But lately, you have found yourself whispering: Do I still matter? Am I still relevant?

I know I’ve struggled with this very issue in my 60s more than any other time in my life. I’ve felt completely irrelevant to my family and to an ever-advancing world that values quickness and youth and being able to figure out a new app in a split second like most 8-year-olds.

I’ve struggled to find my place as a solo ager as most of the people at my church are married and in other places the older singles only seem to want to talk about themselves… like for hours and hours… without taking a breath. It’s difficult to build friendships when monologues dominate.

I’ve also envied the grandmas who are surrounded by their grandchildren and who seem to be at the center of the family hub when it comes to love and nurturing and support. This is especially difficult when you live across the country. You try and try to keep in touch, but no one values your efforts, and no one reciprocates – it’s easy to just recoil and give up.

For some of us, the world seems to have moved on. Conversations are shorter, everyone’s attention flits to the next blink-and-you-miss-it post; the glance you once commanded now drifts elsewhere. You’re not sure where you fit anymore. By age 60, everyone has well-established long-term friendships and don’t seem to have room for new friendships, except for superficial, fluffy talk.

“At age 20, we worry about what others think of us. At age 40, we don’t care what they think of us. At age 60, we discover they haven’t been thinking of us at all.” —Ann Landers

Women’s Pursuit of Relevancy

And you’re not imagining it. An insightful article by Julie Hunter, titled Invisible Woman Syndrome Can Make Aging Hard brings attention to the fact that “mature” women often lament over the loss of their physical attractiveness while we compare ourselves with movie stars who appear forever young. I ask you: Are we that shallow to think our worth, or lack of it, depends on the number of wrinkles that adorn our face, or the number of grays that crown our head? Personally, I consider both to be badges of honor for a life well lived.

I feel vulnerable when I admit my feelings of irrelevance. I think, what if people don’t understand what I’m talking about, or worse, they discount it altogether by saying, “Oh, stop feeling sorry for yourself.” But there’s grace in admitting it – because once we name it, we dismantle its power.

The good news is that relevancy for women over sixty is alive, dynamic, and absolutely within reach, and I would add, ESPECIALLY when you’re in your sixties and above.

Re-Claiming Your Relevancy: A Hopeful Bridge

Here’s what I want you to remember: your age is not a full stop; it’s an underline, an exclamation mark. The fact that you’ve lived for decades gives you wisdom, perspective, and authenticity. In a world awash in 140-character updates and endless scrolls, the antidote to feeling irrelevant and invisible is being unmistakably you.

Let’s talk about some ways you can regain or increase your feelings of relevancy.

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” —C.S. Lewis 

1. Reflect on When You’ve Felt Most Alive and Relevant

Before charging ahead, start from where you are. Grab a notebook and ask yourself: What are 3–5 major events in my life (excluding the birth of my children) when I felt the most vivid, purposeful, and fully seen?

• A time you launched something (a business, a community project, a side-hustle).
• A moment you helped someone navigate a crisis and realized your calm demeanor and wisdom mattered.
• A period you mastered a new skill (painting, teaching, tech, storytelling) and felt the thrill of competence.

Write a sentence or two about each. What feelings rose in you? What was it about you at that moment that mattered? When you revisit that list, you’ll find that your relevancy was never about your age. It was about you – your presence, your voice, your actions.

2. Redefine Relevancy for Today’s Landscape

The world may feel noisier, faster, more fleeting than ever. But relevancy isn’t about being abreast of all the latest trends – it’s about being a trendsetter. Here are some reframes:

Less quantity of noise, more quality of voice

You don’t need to post every day (unless you love it). You need to show up when you have something to say, especially the things only you can say.

Mix your wisdom with curiosity

Your decades of experience are gold; pair them with a beginner’s mind. Learning one new thing, whether it’s a social media channel, a digital tool, or a local group, keeps your perspective fresh and your voice relevant.

Choose your arenas of impact

It might be your grandkids, yes, but also a volunteer role, a writing group, joining a board, a podcast. Relevancy doesn’t have to be epic in scale; it simply needs to be felt.

3. Take Purposeful, Feel-Good Action

Here are some practical steps you can take this week and into the next month:

Pick one project or passion you postponed

Your passion project may be resurrecting a craft you enjoyed, starting a local book-club, volunteering with a cause you care about. Set a “first step” date and keep the commitment to yourself.

Learn one new thing

Maybe it’s joining an online forum, starting a blog, or exploring TikTok (yes!). Pick something you’re curious about and let yourself be a learner. That mix of expert + explorer keeps you relevant and alive.

Create a “relevancy ritual”

Each week ask yourself: Where did I show up? Where was I seen? What did I offer? Celebrate that. And ask: What’s next? Because looking forward keeps the forward motion.

4. Embrace New Vocabulary Around “Age”

Instead of thinking, I’m too old to… try, I’m well-experienced and ready to… Instead of I’m irrelevant, re-frame to I’m evolving. Age isn’t the enemy – inertia is. And inertia is optional. You have the choice to tilt toward motion, toward presence, toward relevance.

One thing that has helped me is remembering that I’m not competing with youth, I’m complementing it – with my story, my wisdom, my authenticity. The younger generation doesn’t need a younger you. They need you, at this stage of life, with all the wisdom you bring to the table.

Final Thoughts

If you ever feel like the world has dimmed your place, remember that it’s a counterfeit voice, and it doesn’t belong in your head. Allow that quiet, or not so quiet, voice inside you to say, I have something important to give! Use the notebook prompts as a launch pad to step into one new thing this week. Let your voice find its echo again. Because the world still needs your story, your heart, your presence. And while you’re at it, look in the mirror and say, or shout, “I’m still relevant – more relevant than ever!” Say it often.

“There is an undeniable sense of solidarity and power among older women who have grown out of societal projections of youthful beauty. The wholeness and integration that these invincible women have mustered is awe-inspiring. They seem to have joined a mission of sorts: to survive patriarchy’s definitions of worthiness and to shine bright for each other. And shine they do. And sometimes, not as rare as one would think, others catch a glimpse of their light, look up, and notice. They are more than visible, they are luminous.” —Karen and Erica, Lustre (April 29, 2025)

Let’s Have a Conversation:

What one tip from this article will you implement today, this week, this month, this year? How might reigniting a strong sense of relevance change the way you move through your days – and the way others see you?

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I did it. I did it, I did it, I did it!

In case you missed my last article, “What Are You Waiting For?”, it was all about how it’s not too late to do something that keeps pulling at you, that won’t leave your heart and mind alone.

My story starts like this: 41 years ago (but who’s counting?!), I saw a speaker at a conference, and I thought to myself, I want to do that. Then life happened. While I accomplished other kinds of caviar dreams like doing TV commercials, theatre, film and life coaching, I hadn’t yet formally pursued my desire and the opportunities for public speaking.

I had done many a presentation to small groups, but never an hour long talk for lots of people with slides, pictures and videos, oh yes, meant to inform and entertain.

Until this month! And it was so much fun! And not only that, but people also really liked it, and the content resonated with them.

My talk: Rewrite Your Stories, Reignite Your Life, A Spoken Word Experience was about how to learn to recognize and reframe the stories holding us back. The ingredients: a half a cup of personal stories, a half a cup of humor and a large dose of vulnerability. (If you have a group looking for speakers let me know!)

Why am I writing about this, you may be wondering. Number one, because I am 65 and just did something really big for the first time that I’ve been wanting to do for over 40 years. And…

It. Is. Never. Too. Late.

Number two, to be fully transparent, while I was on the stage speaking, I realized that I need to walk the walk and not just talk the talk. As the wise words came out of my mouth, my inner monologue went something like, “You hypocrite, why don’t you try this yourself?!”

Have you ever found yourself helping others and thought to yourself that if you only heeded your great input, it could help you as well?

I think that all too often we don’t talk to or treat ourselves as well as we do other people that we care about. We also, all too often, don’t allow ourselves to fulfill our desires because we’ve been conditioned to believe that it would be selfish to take the time, or that we’re too old to do that thing. That thing that is still calling your name. That thing that you want to do that won’t leave you alone.

Sometimes It’s Just Because We’re Afraid to Try

Fear can be an artful dodger. It can disguise itself as a legit concern, or masquerade as perfectionism or overthinking to name a few of its many faces.

You want to know one thing that helped me for this talk?

I once wrote an article here on Sixty and Me entitled, “Can Death be a Motivator for Following Your Heart?” So, when I was asked to do the talk, I thought to myself, what if I was told I was going to die in a matter of months? Dark, I know. And my answer was that I would do the talk and try everything I wanted to do with no fear.

And then I thought, I don’t have to wait for something like that to happen to do this! I don’t need an expiration date stamped on my forehead to motivate me!

And honestly, it put everything in perspective.

I realized that I had absolutely nothing to lose. (P.S. our egos are not our friends.) So what if you try something and it doesn’t go well? You move on to the next thing, and you trust that the process is leading you to where and what you are meant to be doing next.

So, in addition to my podcast, Loving Later Life, I know that I am meant to be pursuing public speaking. After receiving such validating feedback from audience members, I know that I’m going in the right direction.

We All Have Special Gifts to Give!

We each have something special to give to others and we must look at it as a gift, and who are we to not provide that gift to others? Maybe we flip this on its side and say that if we don’t share our gifts, that would be selfish!

Our path may have challenging obstacles along the way, but if we keep following the clues it can either validate continuing on that path or take us in another direction. We won’t know until we jump in and take the chance.

What have you got to lose? I believe there’s more to lose if you don’t go for it than if you do!

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So, what’s your dream-accomplishment story? Have you tried going after something special to you? Is there something you’ve wanted to try that you are now starting to consider doing? Let’s talk about it!

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In the spirit of Halloween, I couldn’t NOT share this picture I took on a lovely Fall walk the other day. It made me chuckle but also think about the futility of waiting for the perfect anything… man in our life, time to achieve a goal on our list, or tackle the dreaded estate planning conversation.

Many of you have shared your estate planning stories with me over the years about your experiences (remember The Terror of Inheriting a Mess series?) and most of them did not have a happy ending.

The Statistics Are Getting Worse

The biggest challenge for most families is to get documents drafted (trust and/or will as well as Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Financial). And the trend is that we are getting worse at putting those documents in place. Only 24% of Americans have a will in 2025, which is down from 33% in 2023 and 42% in 2020. That trend is going in the wrong direction!

55% of Americans have no estate plan at all which means state laws will determine who gets what, often leading to family disputes. Most states have an inheritance order when there is no will or trust: spouse, children, parents, siblings, nieces/nephews, grandparents, next of kin. Even if that is the order you would prefer, it often requires a probate process first (court involvement which means fees and delays).

Even when we do have documents in place, our real issue is lack of communication. 93% of Americans believe discussing estate plans with loved ones is important. But we still hear stories about not being able to find the will, trustees and executors finding out they have been named to serve in roles they had no idea they were appointed to, or adult children feeling clueless about whether their parents’ estate planning is complete. There is an unfortunate and growing gap between awareness and action. Apparently, we are all talk and not enough action in this area of financial planning.

The Importance of October and Financial Literacy

This is why October has been identified as National Estate Planning Awareness Month since 2008, to broaden education efforts to address the widespread lack of estate planning among Americans. Without it, families are vulnerable to financial hardship, legal disputes, and unintended asset distribution under state intestacy laws (dying without a will).

Why October? There are reasons for that too. October is a time of change (falling leaves symbolizing life’s transitions) making it an ideal time for reflection and planning before year-end. My experience is that families think more about their situation as holiday time and family gatherings approach, so they are more likely to get their estate planning in place at the start of the new year.

Even if you think about it in October and commit to making an appointment in the new year, the actual completion of the documents is often closer to June. June is the busiest month for estate planning as it coincides with summer travel. Our brain often worries “what if something happens while we are travelling?” Then we magically get our estate planning done before a big trip. So be sure to schedule a trip if you are serious about getting or updating your estate plan!

Share Your Estate Planning Intentions with Someone

As a Certified Financial Planner, I don’t draft estate planning documents for clients, but I do help them grow their net worth and then make sure it is all titled and beneficiaried appropriately according to their estate plan. The best financial behavior advice I can give everyone is to tell someone about your estate planning intentions.

I say that because telling someone about any goal will often increase the likelihood of you accomplishing it. Perhaps you start by telling a friend that you are getting your estate planning documents drafted (or updated). Then you tell one of your family members who will be named (and confirm their willingness) that you will give them a copy of the document upon completion. Then you give yourself a deadline for getting the appointment with an estate planning attorney actually scheduled.

And once the documents are drafted, you not only give copies of the documents to those who will be directly involved (executor/personal representative and successor trustee plus powers of attorney), you also tell at least two people where to find the documents when the time comes. Some prefer to write all of that in a sealed letter of instruction to be opened only upon your disability or passing.

The point is to be sure that those you have named to assist know where their instructions are located. You may want to review your wishes with them as well but at a minimum be sure the documents are findable. Vow to tell someone what they need to know now or at least where to find that information when the time comes. Here is a checklist to help you think through all the detail.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Have you told someone about where to find your estate planning information? What helped you get organized or motivated to tackle this most procrastinated area of financial planning? Any tips for other women? Let’s share!

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For years, you were the one who made everything better. You found the missing shoes, calmed the tantrums, juggled the bills, and made sure everyone had what they needed.

You were the glue. The heartbeat. The fixer.

But now your children are grown – and somehow, you’re still the one doing the fixing. They call when the money runs out. When relationships fall apart. When life gets messy.

And even though you’re exhausted, you step in. Because that’s what you’ve always done.

Then, when you finally say no, the guilt sets in.

The Guilt We Don’t Talk About

No one warns mothers about this stage – the guilt that sneaks in after the kids are grown. It’s quieter than the guilt of young motherhood, but deeper. It whispers:

If they’re struggling, I must’ve failed.

If I don’t help, I’m a bad mom.

If I set boundaries, they’ll stop loving me.

These thoughts come from decades of conditioning.

We were told that good mothers sacrifice, stretch, and say yes – even when it costs them everything.

But here’s the truth: you’re not meant to mother from exhaustion anymore.

Love vs. Responsibility

There’s a difference between love and responsibility.

Love says, I believe in you. Responsibility says, I’ll handle it for you.

When we keep rescuing our adult children from the consequences of their choices, we don’t help them grow – we keep them stuck.

And often, they don’t even realize they’re taking advantage of us. They’re simply following the pattern we created: Mom will fix it.

It’s not malice. It’s habit.

But habits can be broken – and you can lead the way.

Reframing “No” as Love

Setting boundaries doesn’t mean withdrawing love. It means giving love a healthier shape.

Try saying:

• “I love you, and I trust you to handle this.”
• “I believe in your ability to figure this out.”
• “I can’t offer money, but I can offer encouragement.”

At first, you might feel mean. You’re not. You’re modeling self-respect, and that’s one of the best lessons you’ll ever teach.

Remember: a grown child who expects you to meet every need is still learning where they end and you begin.

Your “no” becomes their opportunity to grow up.

Reclaiming Your Energy

When you stop trying to manage everyone else’s life, something miraculous happens: you start living your own.

The same energy that went into worrying, fixing, and rescuing can now fuel something new, such as creativity, friendships, travel, rest, purpose.

You get to rediscover what you love.

You get to rebuild the relationship with yourself – the one that’s been on pause for decades.

You may feel a wave of sadness at first. That’s okay. You’re grieving letting go of old roles and expectations. But underneath the grief is freedom.

You’re not abandoning your children. You’re releasing the illusion that you can save them – and that’s where both of you find peace.

The Shift from Guilt to Grace

Grace means doing your best, forgiving your past, and trusting your grown children to find their own way just as you once did.

It means blessing them with faith instead of control. It means believing that love can exist even with boundaries.

So, when the guilt whispers, “You should do more,” answer it with truth:

“I’ve done enough. I’ve loved enough. And now, I’m allowed to rest.”

You don’t owe anyone endless rescue. You owe yourself the peace of living a full, honest life.

Your best years aren’t behind you. They’re right here, waiting for the woman who finally decides to stop apologizing for choosing herself.

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Are you having trouble with letting your adult children go? Do you too often rush in to rescue? Why do you think you are so motivated?

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Depression, according to the DSM-IV major depressive disorders, is diagnosed when an individual experiences at least five of the following symptoms for most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks: 

• Depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure in activities
• Significant weight loss or gain (when not dieting) or changes in appetite
• Insomnia or hypersomnia
• Psychomotor agitation or retardation
• Fatigue or loss of energy
• Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
• Recurrent thoughts of death or suicidal ideation. 

So, Am I Really Depressed? 

This is what we call clinical depression. If you aren’t experiencing the above, you are not depressed. Let’s take that word “depressed” off the table. Let’s call it something else that really reflects how you are feeling. How about disappointment? Disappointment is too often the right word to describe all that is going wrong in your life.

Changes in family, housing, finances, reaching retirement, health issues, and more can stress you out and leave you feeling empty. When it’s disappointment that has you down, you don’t need medications. You need to get up, get out, and just groove. Snap out of it. Things happen, and you need to keep on moving and grooving. You are now your age, things are where they are, just accept it. Let go and live the most abundant life imaginable.

What to Do Now That I Know I Am Disappointed?

There are several things you can do to get yourself out of that disappointment rut.

Limit Stressors

For starters, stop listening to depressing media messages via social media, television, emails, text messages, and family/friends. Learn to say NO to keep yourself sane.

Exercise to Clear Your Head

Exercise is another way to deal with disappointment. I have always been a woman of daily exercise, and I mean the most aggressive exercise I could engage in. That is me. I’ve always had this strength to the point of being labeled “tomboy.”

I continue to exercise daily even at my current age of 64. This gives me mental and physical strength to keep on grooving.

Spiritual Woman

However, the most important tool in my arsenal is prayer. Personally, I like to go back to who I am as a spiritual woman, and that energy and spirit take over, and I know others will see it. How can I show others that I am a Christian woman if I’m going around looking and acting “disappointed in life”?

Embrace Life Changes

As I started aging and my hair was turning gray, my sons wanted me to embrace it. I thought I’d give it a try. With that came a change in my style, too.

I cleaned out my closet to start over.

I’m not huge on shopping, but I like going to thrift stores. I find great buys with brand names, too! From past experience, I knew which shops had the best clothing and shoes. And so, my style has evolved into whatever I found at the stores that would fit me and look good. I found that most of the best clothing was in the larger sizes (my size). Though it’s difficult to find stylish clothes in regular shops, the Lord blesses me with a bounty every time I go thrift shopping. It makes me elated to get lots of items for shortchange, and it lifts my spirit. 

I had never had a wardrobe completely furnished from thrift stores in my life. Now I own several belts, scarves, jewelry, shoes, hats, and I like how good I feel in this new style I have created for myself.

So, you see, depression is a serious mental issue, but if disappointment is what you’re dealing with, you have many more options. Do you need help getting started on your journey? Start by taking the first step. I am here to help you. 

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Have you been diagnosed with clinical depression? Do you think your issue may be disappointment – in life, relationships, etc.? What will you do to get your act together and cut off the spiral of disappointment?

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