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The world is so crazy right now. And you are so right...we have to filter out the noise, but understand that there are opinions that differ from our own.

Thank you for your video, … you know,.. I can’t recommend Matthew D Heck enough! When I first approached him, I was overwhelmed about retirement planning…Thanks to his guidance, I was able to restructure my investments and focus on high-yield options. Within just a year, my retirement fund grew by 75%

Have I told you lately that I totally love your channel? Wisdom comes with age. I LOVE getting older and learning to understand my life and the world around me better. Very much appreciate your words. Thank you!

Wise words, good reminders. These are such disturbing times in so many ways. I agree re: being exposed to other viewpoints. I also find, however, that it’s important to protect my sanity & energy by not engaging with some folks on social media. Thus, I’ve unfriended a few folks bc there’s no need to have the day sidetracked by cantankerous dolts. BTW, you look fabulous in that sweater, & I like the artwork behind you!

I have stopped following the news. It is too confrontational, argumentative and unkind. I prefer to look for the good in people.

I feel always better after watching your videos and hearing your thoughts.!!Thank you !!

Excellent, thoughtful video as always, Jo. I especially liked your thought about reviewing beliefs. We had our provincial elections last autumn and while we were walking to the polling station I told my husband that I was still considering who to vote for, which was unusual as I'm usually pretty constant in my political viewpoint but this time around, in such a shook up world, I was really having to consider my beliefs and which candidate/party best reflected them (even if they didn't get in). I was surprised when he confessed that he was in the same boat and we had a really good discussion about the situation on the way to the rec centre to cast our votes.

What did think of the snowman?

I go to church 2x a week, two different ones. The worship team singing is phenomenal, I love to sing along, and that helps; boosting my mood. We should strive for excellence, NOT perfectionism, but excellence in our behaviour and thinking--- it's biblical.

So well and beautifully said. I wish my fellow Americans thought the same, but they are narrow- minded and so opinionated. I'm disappointed in the lack of education amongst our younger folks here. I know the Brits are much more 'up' on current events.

As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic. Do any of my 8 strategies resonate with you? How do you stay resilient in uncertain times?

Never take advice from social media “gurus”. I train at a gym with a personal trainer twice a week. I have none of the aches and pains mentioned at the beginning and I lift heavy weights. I have worked my way up to these weights and I listen to my trainer who knows what I can and cannot do. I am stronger than I e ever been in my entire life!

This was a great conversation. I tore the meniscus in my right knee, working with a one-size-fits-all trainer.

Thank you, Jo! I love you, and your content! This particular video is perfect timing! xo

Thanks for watching and great videos and good sharing new friends

Pickleball 2-3x a week,2-3 hours each time

What do you do to stay fit and strong as you grow older?

Don't worry so much Most of the things you are worrying about, will never happen.

I'm working on being my authentic self. I'm a work in progress. Loved the video!

I agree with all your points, especially high heels (who needs them?), being unkind to myself and getting older. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you so much for this message. I’m a retired teacher and at 73 I think I’m becoming more authentic. I don’t fret over what others might think of me…I feel that I can dress how I want and express my thoughts and feelings honestly. I strive at being intentional.

Great video again. I can put a date on when I finally showed up, 4th July 2024. When you lack self confidence and overthink how people see you, you live life under the radar. I mentioned last June to someone close to me that I was planning to change and even start a youtube channel as I was now in my 60s and my self consciousness needed to go..or I'd forever be hidden under a stone. Their reaction was "but why YOU? Who's going to watch?". My answer was "why NOT me?". The conversation stumbled on and they seemed horrified but I was so annoyed that I just did it....for me. I've barely spoken to them since but I feel a lot better! keep up this mindful content, it's great.

definitely showing up more as me - but throw in the fact that as a black woman if we are authentic in the workplace, we're more prone to being instantly judged as 'loud' or 'aggressive'. So it's actually a survival mechanism to NOT show up as who we really are, and hide some of ourselves.

So needed to hear this today Jo. Love your channel, thank you. X😊

Love this!!

I can embrace differences, however, I cannot embrace negativity. I have no space for it in my life, at age 61. And if that results in being alone, with my solitude, and peace...this is great for me.

meno made me more authentic as I couldn't deal wuth the bs!

Hi Jo I feel I need to be my authentic self but don’t know how please will you help. ❤

Another positive video

I think I'm currently trying to work out who my authentic self is. At work I was seen as being really good at my job but as an anxious introvert I sometimes felt that my work persona was a coat I put on when I walked through the office door. Now in retirement I don't have to wear that coat anymore and getting comfortable with what's underneath is a process that is both scary and really interesting. Loved the rock analogy, Jo, it was a great illustration of your discussion.

Authenticity becomes easier as we age.

I became 'me' at about 54. It's been a blast getting to know Colleen. I'm a pretty cool chick. I am digging her.

I didn't start being the real me until I reached my late 40's. I've never felt better, stronger and more valid. What a gorgeous and symbolic gift. Someone knows you so well ❤ Much love to you and yours, Imogen xxx

I had to make my own list before watching your video! Such a fun idea, I need to work on buying things I don't need. And listening to other people's opinions. Thank you for the reminder! I will try to incorporate these for the remainder of my 50s. Thanks!

A lot of what has prevented me from being my so-called authentic self, has been caused by me imposing upon myself norms and expectations that have crept in over a lifetime. I can be at home all alone, with no one there to judge me or expect anything from me, and realize that my entire pattern of thought is immersed in these cultural behaviors to a point that it is hard to separate them from my inner self. I do recognize the issue, though, but it is a major soul search to peel all that away to expose my real pure self and go from there. Like you say, we are made to play so many roles in life (for me its the daughter, the wife, the mother, the mother-in-law, the sister, the aunt, the sister in law, the chef, the employer, the ski instructor…I mean, just look at the line-up! ) that it can be hard to find out who we really are. Life is a journey!! Thank you for your profound and thoughtful insight 😊

At 70 I've never been more authentic. I think, in part, that as we age we begin to care less what others think of us. Then when we retire there are fewer people around to pass judgment which frees us up to show who we are, have always been, and are the best version of ourselves.

Some good 'food for thought' ideas and introspective exercises.

I needed this message. 💕 I am trying to be my authentic self. I see a little more of the 'real me' in each video. I hope it resonates with others. 🤞🏾

@@susanolupitan1750 - thank you for watching live with me!

Do you feel you can be authentic in today's world?

Loved this! I would say: 1. Work to live. Don't live to work. 2. Move your body more. 3. It's OK to ask for help.

Thank you for sharing your grandfather's story. I often wondered how those men survived war. Now it makes sense to me.

1. Stop measuring yourself against others, accept you for you and pursue what makes you happy. 2. Learn lots of practical useful skills, that gives you self confidence (this includes making budgeting habitual). 3. Don't ever see processed foods as "easy" or "treats". Fuel yourself with good essential basics. Great positivity subject to talk about Jo.

Don’t compare my life with others Don’t move away from family Have more gratitude each day

invest, set boundaries, move!

Get a career....Don't chase stupid useless fun..

My 30th old self had 3 children under 11, so I would say: don’t wish the time away.. they grow up in the blink of an eye. #2: go back to school and get qualified for something and #3 begin strength training now and don’t stop for anything! ❤🇨🇦