Life begins at 50

Tips for becoming fearless when you’re over 50

29 November 2016 | by Halcyon

Fear can be used for two things, it can stop us from doing something or it can motivate us to move forward. The choice is yours…

I guess the question on many people’s lips is; how can I be fearless when I’m over 50? How does one move out of their comfort zone and test the waters unknown? How can we stop fearing (and fighting) aging and learn to actually embrace it? Well lets have a look at some things that could help you find your inner lion(ness).

Actually think about your age demographic
Over 50’s make up the largest demographic in ...

Being over 50 definitely has its perks

18 November 2016 | by Halcyon

I’m sure you already know but I’ll remind you anyway, being over 50 is awesome, you are more worldly, you’ve overcome so many things and here you are, now able to sit back and really enjoy what you have worked so hard for. In Australia we really are blessed to receive government benefits for being over the age of 50. Here’s a list in age order:

Over 50
Insurance Premiums
Let look at motor vehicle insurance, in most cases turning 50 means premiums will go down. It’s definitely a good idea to shop around as there are many providers who offer ...

Run forest run… I used to hate running

18 November 2016 | by Halcyon

I still insist on the theory that some people are made for running and others aren’t. But after being a regular runner for many years now, I firmly believe that everybody can run, some people just have to work a little harder than others to get going in the beginning.

There are a lot of studies that show that running at any age is good for you, so long as you continuously check yourself, I would suggest that if you are a first time runner, maybe start with a goal a little smaller than a marathon. Perhaps have a read of ...

Thoughts in an over 50’s mind

08 November 2016 | by Halcyon

People bang on about this all the time, so I will jump on the bandwagon too, health and fitness should be a very important factor when we’re over 50, the better we feel, the better we look then age becomes irrelevant. There’s also a lot to be said of simplifying your life, getting back to the basics and finally but no less important is to embrace your age — no matter what it is.

I hear the groans now, easier said than done… I know, I know, by the time we get to 50 we’re often set in our ways. But ...