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Margaret Manning is the founder of Sixty and Me. She is an entrepreneur, author and speaker. Margaret is passionate about building dynamic and engaged communities that improve lives and change perceptions. Margaret can be contacted at margaret@sixtyandme.com

Latest Posts By Margaret Manning

7 years ago

Finding Happiness: Do You Have What You Want? Or Do You Want What You Have?

One of the most frustrating things about retirement and semi-retirement is that we finally have more time to explore our passions… just as our income starts to drop! So, today, I’d love to talk about how to find the right balance between struggling for more abundance vs. just learning to want what you already have. I hope that you find today’s video inspiring and useful! Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

7 years ago

3 Pro Tips for Taking Care of Your Dry Hands and Cuticles

One of the challenges that many of us face as we get a little older is dry skin – particularly on our face and hands. This may seem like a small issue in the great scheme of things, but, it really can make a difference (even if just subconsciously) on a daily basis. So, to dig into this issue, I just recorded a video with my good friend, Ariane Poole. In it, we discuss 3 pro tips for taking care of your dry hands and cuticles after 60. Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

7 years ago

Happiness Won’t Come Knocking on Your Door… You Need to Go Looking for it!

One of the things that I have learned by talking with the women in our community is that happiness isn’t something that happens to you… it is something that you create. In other words, you can’t just wait for happiness to come to you! You have to get out there and look for it! I hope that you enjoy today’s video! Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

7 years ago

The Surprising Power of Positive Affirmations to Help You Get More from Life

As someone who writes and records videos for a living, I understand better than most the power that words have to change the world. But, what most of us forget is that it is not the words that we use with others that matter the most… it is the words that we use with ourselves that really make a difference! So, today, I would like to talk about the power of positive affirmations to help you get more from life. I hope that you enjoy today’s video! Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

7 years ago

Could Lifelong Learning Be the Key to Healthy Aging? You Bet!

I’ve always said that, in many ways, being in your 60s is like being 16. Free from many of the restrictions that society places on young adults, we are finally able to start expressing ourselves, following our passions and learning about things that intrigue us. Well, today, I want to argue that being a lifelong learner isn’t just fun… it may also be one of the most important keys to longevity and healthy aging. I hope that you enjoy today’s video! Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

7 years ago

My Super Easy (and Low Cost!) Summer Makeup Tutorial, Featuring CYO

Well, summer may not be quite here yet, but, with the sun returning, I couldn’t help breaking out some of my warm-weather makeup this weekend. Today, I’ll share a super easy (and cost-effective) makeup tutorial that I think you’ll love. This time, I’m focusing on CYO and all of the products can be found in the U.S. and U.K. for less than $5. Makeup not your thing? No problem! We have plenty of other videos and articles to share today! Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

7 years ago

How to Discover Happiness Later in Life (Hint: It Was Always There!)

Happiness is one of the most basic human emotions. In fact, the pursuit of this feeling governs pretty much every action that we take. So, given all of the focus that we put on “finding happiness,” it’s somewhat surprising that so many of us are unhappy for so much of the time! Well, today, I want to talk about how you can turn things around in your 60s or better and finally find the happiness that you deserve. I hope that you find today’s video inspiring! Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

8 years ago

Am I Becoming a Grumpy Older Woman?

We talk a lot about the positive aspects of aging, but, today, I’d like to have a little bit of fun and talk about the things that make us a little grumpy after 60. But, don’t worry! Tomorrow, I’ll be back to talking about ice-cream and sprinkles. I hope that you enjoy today’s video. If you do, please share it with a friend. Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

8 years ago

The Importance of Being a Generous Person After 60

Being a generous person feels good. We know from personal experience that it feels great to acknowledge another person and connect with them in a kind and helpful way. Many of us have also experienced the self-confidence and sense of purpose that comes from helping others. Read More

8 years ago

Living Alone Isn’t All Bad… at Least it Can Make You Feel Rich!

Every time I talk about the topic of loneliness, I am reminded by many women in our community that “being lonely” isn’t the same as “being alone.” In other words, there are many women among us who love living by themselves. So, today, I want to talk about how living alone isn’t all bad… in fact, as our fabulous blogger, Elizabeth Dunkel, points out, it can actually make you feel rich! Confused? Watch today’s video and everything will become clear! Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me!

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