Dr. Cheryl Greenberg, Ed.D., works as a coach, or guide, for seniors and their families as they consider and plan for changes in their personal and work lives.
When it comes to exercise, there's "can't do," "should do," and "can do." Janice Lennard, a 72-year-old yoga instructor, said, "You are never too old to do yoga and Pilates, or any exercise. Just know your limitations and do what you can."[...]
What do you think about when you think about your health and wellbeing? How easily can you manage day-to-day responsibilities and take part in exercise, hobbies, and social activities? Will you feel good in the future? [...]
The questions about a fulfilling future. Retiring and settling into new activities and roles is exciting and freeing! It can also be frightening and overwhelming. [...]
Stress — That Old Familiar Feeling. Feeling edgy and unsettled? Have tightness in your chest? Eating more and sleeping less? We know what stress feels like. We know it isn’t good for us. But we often don’t know what to do about it. [...]
After the a holiday or milestone celebration, we enjoyed ourselves and most of our memories are pleasant, but we also feel stressed. How can we navigate these transitions? How can we "gear down" from the high energy of celebrations and "gear up" to a sense of balance? Being in this very moment can be the answer! [...]
As a life coach for seniors, I frequently have conversations with folks who are thinking about retiring, moving from one home to another, and, of course, creating new roles and adventures. I have these conversations with individuals, but also in groups, when participants can share their concerns and ideas, and support each other. [...]
The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu spent a week teaching me about life. What a joy! OK, they didn’t actually come to my house, but they had a week-long conversation that was recorded in a book, The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World, and as a video, Mission: Joy. The Archbishop and the Dalai Lama, in their 80s, talked about seeing life as it is, accepting the highs and the lows, being engaged with other people, and, most importantly, being empathic and supportive of others. [...]
I love my grey hair. I don’t worry about people saying that I look old. Instead, I enjoy the time recovered from hairdresser appointments. The world has told us that getting older is about decline, weakness, modesty, and withdrawal. Nope, getting older is whatever we want it to be, for as long as possible. I Have Choices! Today, seniors make more choices about activities and schedules. I Keep Doing! I know that continuing to be competent means that I continue to be independent, happy, and satisfied. [...]
A cup of hot chocolate with tiny marshmallows, soft music in the background, and frost on the windows. Sounds like a Hallmark winter! But we need even more for a happy and healthy winter. As the temperatures fall, it’s important to be intentional about navigating the season. The same activities that make us smile can also protect our bodies and brains. [...]
A NEW STAGE OF OPPORTUNITY AND STRENGTH. Creating a fulfilling future can seem difficult. We run into obstacles. We are unsure about how to move ahead. We need guidance and support to create a "new stage of opportunity and strength" that may involve relocating, deciding to retire, finding new creative outlets, volunteering, and planning adventures. This is where a life coach for seniors comes in. [...]
