by Gill Mathias | Nov 25, 2025 | Anxiety, celebration, hints, Holiday Stress
While the holidays have the power to bring some of the most joyful Times in your life, they can also be the cause of a great deal of stress. The stress can stem from many different situations such as family disagreements, scheduling conflicts, and money issues. No...
by Gill Mathias | Nov 20, 2025 | Blog
Christmas can be a challenging time of year for later life women. The holiday season can present a cluster of emotions that require some careful navigation. You may be dealing with feelings of sadness, grief, anxiety or loneliness that can make Christmas stressful or...
by Gill Mathias | Nov 18, 2025 | Blog, retirement
What will people think if they know my age? Am I really elderly? Am I really more vulnerable than a 50 year old? I am fortunately fit, healthy and my mind is very active. As a psychotherapist I volunteer my support to The Princes Trust as a mentee. The meetings are...
by Gill Mathias | Nov 10, 2025 | Blog, Uncategorised
Anxiety can take over your life without you really knowing it. It’s important to stay in touch with your inner self to maintain balance and notice when there might be a problem. Many years ago, I trained as a holistic therapist and then was the owner of an...
by Gill Mathias | Nov 10, 2025 | Blog, Emotional Resilience
Whatever the reasons, divorce in the third age is becoming more common. There are several reasons for this growing trend of divorce after 60 plus years of age: We are healthier and living longer. We are less willing to “settle” and stay in a bad marriage. We are more...