True or False: You Can’t Teach an Old Dog…

True or False: You Can’t Teach an Old Dog New Tricks

Sometimes you just can’t control when ideas come to you, and this one was at midnight. So, what else is a podcaster to do than pick up her phone and start recording from a horizontal position?! 

After a conversation with a friend, I was inspired and reminded once again that it isn’t fair to assume that because someone is of a certain age they won’t understand or won’t evolve or expand the way they look at things. I am specifically talking about ‘old dogs.’ I also give an honorable mention to one other saying that I don’t agree with.

So, in answer to the title, I say false. You can teach an old dog new tricks if they are of open mind and spirit. So won’t all you ‘old dogs’ come and join me and see what you think?!

Not be missed take-ways:

1. You can teach an old dog new tricks.
2. You can look at the realities, or and you can look at the possibilities.
3. Strive to be in the learning zone.
4. Trust yourself.
5. You can have your cake and eat it too.

And your mission, that I hope you’ll choose to accept…

Choose a situation, a relationship, an area in your life, and challenge yourself to look at it differently than you normally do. Perhaps try something you haven’t done to help. Try looking at the possibilities you may not usually consider.

 

Thank you so much for listening! And until the next time, live passionately, vulnerably, and keep loving later life!

 

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Thoughts On My Walk About Getting the Answers We’re…

Thoughts On My Walk About Getting the Answers We’re Looking to Find

Today is a shortcast that I hadn’t planned on recording while I was on a walk, but the thoughts came through, so I pressed record.

Do you also want answers to things you just don’t have the answers to yet? This is the common thread to the weaving of my thoughts today, including what I did unexpectedly that loosened the grip on the questioning, which allowed the thoughts to subside and some answers to rise.

Also please, on this Memorial Day, let us not forget to honor and thank the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice during service and to their families for their great loss.

 

Thank you so much for listening! And until the next time, live passionately, live vulnerably, and keep loving later life!

 

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Would You Believe the Road Paved with Setbacks Can…

Would You Believe the Road Paved with Setbacks Can Be A Good Thing?

Would you believe that the road paved with setbacks can be the way to fulfillment? To love? To joy? To peace of mind? To happiness? To success? To satisfying relationships?

Are what we perceive as setbacks, always actually a setback? This week’s episode was inspired by one of my recent experiences, and a comment made in the show A Million Little Things. All of this led me to the concept of how our perception of situations can affect the quality of our lives.

Things are not always as they appear if we are able to zoom out and be more of an observer of our lives. I hope that you’ll zoom in with me to see that possibly what we see as setbacks on our road of life are actually pointing us in the right direction.

Not be missed take-ways:

1. Trust the process

2. Be aware of the thoughts and stories you’re telling yourself so that…

3. You’re energy is at a higher vibration

4. We either revolve or evolve. Thank you Cathy Heller.

5. Set your intentions and let go of your attachment to the outcome.

6. Remember that so often what we perceive as setbacks, can be a good thing.

And your mission, that I hope you’ll choose to accept…

When a setback happens: trust the process, be aware of the stories and thoughts you’re telling yourself, do Notice it, Name it, Reframe it to get your energy up, set your intentions for moving forward, let go of your attachment to the outcome, and you’re on your way!

 

Thank you so much for listening! And until the next time, live passionately, vulnerably, and keep loving later life!

 

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Are You Where You Want to Be?

Are You Where You Want to Be?

Are you where you want to be? This episode was inspired by an article I wrote some years ago that felt very relevant when I re-read it, so I decided to press record and riff on this topic for 11 minutes.

I share how I searched for the answers as a younger person, and as I got older. If we choose to be open and aware, we can always be learning how to have what we crave and be happy with what we have all at the same time.

We can feel happy and stuck at the same time. What can we do to help move the needle so it will play the soundtrack of our lives that we choose? The answer is simple, and it’s in the last 30 seconds. I hope you’ll join me!

Not be missed take-ways:

1. Look for the things you are happy about in your life and feel grateful for them.

2. If there are areas in your life that you wish were different. Make a change.

3. We get stuck in the HOW.

4. If you do nothing, nothing will change.

5. We discover the how once we take action.

6. Meditation, coaching, therapy, connecting with good and trusted friends who don’t have an agenda in your outcome, are all good first steps to getting where you want to be.

7. Ultimately, it’s up to you. Close your eyes, be in alignment, and you will know what to do.

And your mission, that I hope you’ll choose to accept…

Become aware, be in alignment, close your eyes and look inside, then take the next right step.

 

Thank you so much for listening! And until the next time, live passionately, vulnerably, and keep loving later life!

 

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The One About Giving Ourselves Permission…From My Bed

The One About Giving Ourselves Permission…From My Bed

This episode of Loving Later Life is brought to you from my bed. Yes. My bed. This was the only way it was going to happen. I had to give myself permission to let go of the process and procedure I had held myself to and allow myself to do it in a way that was better for me this time.

That is when I discovered that this episode had to be about giving ourselves permission to do what we need to feel our best, forsaking all other plans and forsaking all others, period.

Hop in with me as I share my thoughts with you, my very special Loving Later Life listeners.

 

Thank you so much for listening! And until the next time, live passionately, vulnerably, and keep loving later life!

 

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What Habits and Stories Are Holding You Back? And…

What Habits and Stories Are Holding You Back? And How to Start to Stop Them

What stories are you telling yourself?

Have you wanted to take a trip but you “can’t” because you have no one to go with you.

Do you put makeup on before going to the gym because you’ll see people you know and don’t want them to see you “that way?”

Have you wanted to sing at a karaoke bar, but you “know” that people will think you’re awful.

Do you not wear a bathing suit because you don’t want to be seen in public because you think everyone will notice the dimples in your thighs?

Are you unhappy in a relationship but “can’t leave because you’re too old to start again on your own?”

Join me as I share how to notice when we are telling ourselves these stories, and what to do about it so we can unlearn them and live a later life we love! How? As vulnerable as it feels, I use one of mine to show you what I’m doing about it in real time.

Not be missed take-ways:

1. Some of the thoughts and behaviors that keep us from living the life that we want deeeep down have been passed down to us either genetically or that we’ve observed and some we create all on our own. Our very creative selves projecting a movie from our mind to the big screen of our life.

2. Listen to what you are saying to yourself.

3. It is time to let this shit go. It is time to break the patterns. It’s time to take the messages off repeat repeat repeat, and delete, delete, delete!

4. A Cleveland Clinic article said that often our behavioral habits and stories are based in fear.

5. We look for evidence to prove what we want to prove. If we’re fearful, we will find evidence that proves why we can’t or shouldn’t do something.

6. When you can, Notice it, Name it, Reframe it.

7. If you’d like to talk with me about coaching, you can go to nancylanggibbs.com/coaching and schedule a complimentary call with me to see if it’s something you’d like to do.

And your mission, that I hope you’ll choose to accept…

I have two to choose from or do both!

1) What old messages and what stories are you telling yourself? Write them down. Notice them. Name them Reframe them. And if you feel like sharing with me, email me nancy@lovinglaterlife.com

2) Start writing (literally) a new story. Write down, Once Upon a Time, and just let it flow from you what your new story looks like. How you see yourself, what are you doing more of, who you’re with, where are you?….you get the idea.

 

Thank you so much for listening! And until the next time, live passionately, vulnerably, and keep loving later life!

 

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Laura Schmidt of Notes to Self Positive Affirmation Socks!

Laura Schmidt of Notes to Self Positive Affirmation Socks!

Laura Schmidt of Notes to Self Positive Affirmation Socks is my guest! This is a must listen if you love being inspired by someone else’s story of courage, heart, and incredible success.

In this episode of Loving Later Life, Laura tells her fascinating story of how she went from a pre-med degree to building what her family calls a sock empire that is changing the world one positive message at a time. The idea for Notes to Self came to her at age 47.

Please join us. I promise that you will be positively inspired!

Not be missed take-ways:

1. Our dreams can change and grow if we allow the space for that to happen.

2. Little steps of courage along the way help us gain confidence, including the setbacks.

3. Positive affirmations help people through life’s challenges. Words make all the difference.

4. If we could speak to ourselves as kindly as we’d speak to a treasured person in our lives, that would be one way to improve our lives dramatically.

5. Focus on the good because there’s always so much good to focus on.

6. If you have an idea, don’t look too far down the road. Just think about what your first step would be. If you don’t know what that is, ask yourself, but if I did know what would I do next?

7. One blessing of being older is our life experience. Use that and listen to your inner voice for the answers.

8. Everyone, no matter their position, age, or level of achievement can benefit from recognition or an affirmation.

9. When your mind is working overtime with negative thoughts, do a thought interrupt by saying out loud stop, erase, go away, I’m not listening. And replace with positive ones.

10. When you’re anxious or worried, focus on the things you do have.

If you want to know more about notes to self positive affirmation socks:

Website: www.notestoself.com

Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok and YouTube: notestoselfsocks

And your mission, that I hope you’ll choose to accept…

1) Think of something that you want more of in your life. Is it friendships, romantic relationships, more activity, ie: yoga, walking etc. Is it a project you’ve been putting off starting, is it an idea that you’ve wanted to pursue that you haven’t. Write it down. If there’s more than one, write them all down. No judgements! Nothing is too big or too small.

2) Send your list to me, for my eyes only. I am offering to hold you accountable for that first step. Email me: nancy@nancylanggibbs.com. I want to see your emails! Let’s get going! It’s never too late!

 

Thank you so much for listening! And until the next time, live passionately, vulnerably, and keep loving later life!

 

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Are You Living Life or Just Planning it? Some…

Are You Living Life or Just Planning It? Some Quick Thoughts as My Plans Took a U-Turn

Are you a planner? Do you schedule everything so you can be organized and proactive, attempting to avoid all possible pitfalls along the way? And if you spend all your time planning, are you missing what is happening in your present moment?

Are you living life or just planning it?

This is an unplanned episode from the couch before I unexpectedly got on another plane headed to the East Coast. When my daughter breaks her foot and asks me to please come help her for a few days, I just go. Without plans and without over-thinking I’m in each moment making it happen.

So many of us seem to be constantly controlling our schedules in advance. I’m wondering if we are also allowing ourselves to enjoy what we’re doing when we’re doing it. As we get older, I think we become more acutely aware of precious moments and the importance of paying attention to them.

I hope you’ll join me on my couch as I talk with you as if you are on the other end of the phone. This time, I’m asking YOU for the take-aways, and what will be your mission?! Please email me at nancy@lovinglaterlife.com.

 

Thank you so much for listening! And until the next time, live passionately, vulnerably, and keep loving later life!

 

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How a Sense of Community and a Keychain Made…

How a Sense of Community and a Keychain Made a Magical Weekend

How a Sense of Community and a Keychain Made a Magical Weekend…and inspired this episode.

For those of you who listen regularly to Loving Later Life know that there was no episode last week as I prepared to go across the country for a workshop. I’m here to tell you that it was an incredible growth experience with many exciting take-aways, some of which I will share another time because there’s still so much I’m processing.  

The experiences I share in this episode include spontaneous adventures, realizations, and stories of the welcoming people in a town I’d never heard of, which culminate in two reminders that seemingly don’t go together; and also must.  I hope you’ll come along with me for the ride!

Not be missed take-ways:

1. Say yes to an adventure. Especially if it takes you out of your comfort zone.

2. Trust the process. When things don’t go according to plan, it can be exciting.

3. Check out Portsmouth New Hampshire

4. Packing light is overrated!

5. You are the one you’ve been waiting for.

6. Feeling a part of a community is crucial.

7. Trust the process.

8. Trust yourself.

And your mission, that I hope you’ll choose to accept…

1) Try doing something out of your ordinary routine/schedule. Change it up! Drive a different way home. Walk some place new. Go someplace new. Try something new. Your perspective will change for the better.

 

Thank you so much for listening! And until the next time, live passionately, vulnerably, and keep loving later life!

 

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Flying Out of My Comfort Zone

Flying Out of My Comfort Zone

Hey everybody! This is going to be a shorter than the usual not so long episode…and please stay to the end so I can tell you something fun and important.

The reason this is shorter is because I am getting ready for a trip that will be taking me many miles out of my comfort zone. I often talk the talk of how we have to be willing to take a risk or nothing will change; and I try to walk the walk just about every single day. Well, this will not be walking but flying. Literally.

In this episode I share with you where I’m going and why, and why I’m nervous and excited. It is also important to listen to the end so you know what is new and different for next week!

You can listen to the episode by clicking the play bar above or scroll down and click the icon below to where you listen to podcasts, or just click here!

See you there!

Not be missed take-ways and your mission combined!

1. It’s not too late. It is never too late.

2. According to the New England Journal of Medicine: if you are 60, 70 or 80 years old, you are at the best level of your life.

3. Start thinking about what it is that you might like to try, to start, to do or even to think about doing. If you would, please email me some of your thoughts. Do you want to start painting, take dance, write, move your body more, start dating, take a trip…c’mon, I know you’re out there listening!

4. Let me hear from you! Email me at nancy@nancylanggibbs.com or DM me on IG @lovinglaterlifepodcast or FB @lovinglaterlifepodcast

5. Listen until the end to hear something fun and important!

 

Thank you so much for listening! And until the next time, live passionately, vulnerably, and keep loving later life!

 

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