Wellness Lessons from Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart is 70 years old and she says she has time during her workday for yoga, exercise and naps.   She sets a fine example on what can be done in your down time.  See the video. 

She says the secret is to be organized.  When asked to take a walk, I know I often shake my head and say "I don't have time."  But this video makes me realize anyone can find the time if well-known business tycoon Martha can. 

I always say whether you are still working or full-time retired, you can still have your cake and eat it too--work and play.  Just include the things retirees do in your work day--exercise, yoga, eating healthy--all good things to do in retirement.

And, of course, at a retirement community you will have time for these things and more with the abundance of activities available and someone else doing your yard work.

Martha's down time video:

A life Lesson from Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain travels the world--with bluejeans, rolled up sleeves on clothes that look like they lay for days at the bottom of the laundry pile. Yet he is revered because he has something to say.

You can see it in his swagger--a confident man. I'm sure everyone knows who he is and has watched on TV at least some of his fascinating culinary adventures around the world and reveled in his way with words. Of course, he has a first-class crew behind him--photographers, stylists, script writers, the works.

I envy him but don't know if I could be him even with all that. You see, the man has more than talent. He has the courage to pull it off. What makes his talent. A confidence in what he says. He's not afraid to be Anthony Bourdain. He speaks out, poetically and gifted true, but there are many who have the gift of writing and speaking, but not many who can take the heat in the kitchen.

This comes from having the courage to bring a talent out from under the bushel. If you are in a retirement community, does your talent remain under the bushel.

So many are bringing their talents out in retirement. There are clubs for photography, writing, art, gardening, charitable activities, drama and so much more.

Seniors are enjoying developing their talents in the many activities and clubs. They may not be Anthony Bourdains, but they are enjoying discovering who they are at this time of life. They are letting their talents, once suppressed, shine. Seniors everywhere are taking what may be the first step to liberating their gifts and their myriad curiosities at our retirement communities.

The silent generation has found a new voice.

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Tom Brokaw's Inspiring Commencement Address

Finding a good TV journalist like Tom Brokaw today is getting harder and harder.   Why did he retire anyway.  Well, I assume like most of us, he wanted to enjoy life a little while he could.

(Although Tom Brokaw continues to do occasional special reports for NBC and has authored the book "The Greatest Generation.")

I always enjoyed Tom Brokaw (and still do.)   His journalism focuses on the subject not the distractions.  He is clear, concise and gives us an excellence in journalism and news reporting we thirst for today.  I just wish he were around more often.

Today I read a commencement address he gave recently at St. Lawrence University and I found it inspiring for the current generations.   He also flattered our generations and ones before us so much I realized how accomplished we were. 

And now, we enjoy life a little.

But though the future is in the hands of our young, we can still learn a thing or two.  Because as Tom  Brokaw said having less is more, a cliche at most, but, more importantly, he reminded us that finding ways to be productive produces its own rich rewards.

If you have a minute you might enjoy this address, then pass it onto your kids. Tom Brokaw Commencement Address 5/23/11