Genuine happiness is something we all care about, but, not all of us have found. In this episode of the Sixty and Me Show, author and blogger Gretchen Rubin shares many insights from her research regarding what really makes people happy. Her book, The Happiness Project, reached the #1 position on the New York Times bestseller list. In her popular blog she reports on her adventures searching for happiness. We talk about what makes people fulfilled and the small changes that we can make in our lives every day to create a more positive mindset. We discuss how to find happiness, even in difficult times, and the transformative effect that positivity can have on our lives. She also shares her insights on how to insulate yourself from negative people. I hope that you enjoy the show.

Life after 60 can be one of the most challenging and uncertain times in a woman’s life. It can also be one of the most fulfilling and rewarding. With our roles and responsibilities changing, life is once again a fresh canvas. If you are just now turning 60, you may be wondering what’s to do next. Do you want to take it easy for a while? Or, after years in a corporate career, perhaps you want to start a business of your own? Whether you want to travel, work, relax or volunteer, there is no reason that life after 60 shouldn’t be amazing. Since starting Sixty and Me, I have had the opportunity to talk to hundreds of women just like you. As I have learned more about them, I have noticed a few patterns about the women that feel most fulfilled with their lives. I would like to share their strategies with you for getting the most from life after 60. I hope you find these ideas helpful. Here are 6 ways to get the most from your life after 60…

I love the sunshine. There is something about basking in the warmth of summer – wearing sunscreen of course – that makes me feel deeply happy. Or does it? After reading a new study from the University of Westminster, I’m beginning to question whether the idea that the weather affects my mood is all in my head.

"I've noticed the more reactive I feel, the more miserable I am. Social media is just jet fuel for reactivity" (Tim Ferriss). That is me! That is exactly how I was feeling...

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to forget all of the positive things in your life and focus on the negative? Why is it that our worries spin in our heads, while thinking about what we are grateful for requires conscious effort?

Harrison Balodis was housesitting a cottage in Pambula, on the Sapphire Coast of New South Wales for two weeks in 2012. He instantly fell in love with this quaint little place, in the centre of town. He told the owner he would be the first in line to purchase if she ever decided to sell. Four years later, he got the call.

In 2016, Harrison and his partner Miranda O’Rourke packed up their lives in Sydney and moved south to set up their new home in the 150-year-old cottage. They embarked on a big DIY renovation and restoration project, enlisting local friends to help with the building and scouring op-shops for all the perfect interior pieces.

Two years later, and they opened up their beloved cottage home as a holiday rental – Lotte’s Hjem, named after the owner Harrison had bought it from. Whilst interstate travel may be temporarily off the cards for some of us, we’re definitely earmarking this cosy coastal cottage for future holiday plans!

We all wish to travel freely again, and soon. But until that happens, vicarious travel through TV series and films is certainly an option!

Social isolation had its purpose, but it came with side effects. One, although it's not proven by science is a changed personality.

Doing dress-ups as a child, I could visualize all kinds of gala costumes. Dresses, accessories and textures that would befit the most beautiful expressions of the wishful designs. In my imagination there were many special events to attend in those fabulous creations. These were events that only I could see...

Breakfast options vary depending on the diet you're on. Here are two delicious recipes, one for vegetarians, one for vegans.

To go behind the scenes of Tiler Peck’s grueling schedule leading up to BalletNOW, check out the documentary Ballet Now, available on hulu.com. Actress and trained dancer Elisabeth Moss is an executi