Goal Setting, Healthy Eating, and Smart Money Moves After 60

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There’s a quiet confidence that comes with setting goals later in life — you’ve already built, achieved, and adapted more than once. But goals still matter. They give shape to your days, direction to your energy, and something to look forward to that’s just for you.

Goal-setting isn’t always about doing more — it’s about doing what feels meaningful. Maybe that means finally taking the watercolor class, planning a trip you’ve been curious about, or keeping your body strong enough for the hikes you love. Write your ideas down somewhere visible — a notepad, a wall calendar, or a free printable tracker from Canva. Seeing your progress builds quiet motivation.

Keep your goals realistic but flexible. If something doesn’t fit anymore, change it. A list should serve you, not the other way around.

Here are a few ways to make goals stick without turning them into chores:

Goal-setting after 60 isn’t about reinvention. It’s about refinement — deciding what’s worth your time and savoring the process of going after it.

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“The Blue Cardigan”
From the life overview of Nancy T., 83, Santa Rosa, California. Shared with permission.

I still have the cardigan I wore the day my youngest was born. It’s pale blue now, almost gray from years of washing, but I remember how soft it felt against my arms in the hospital chair. The buttons were mismatched even then—one replaced with a brown one from an old coat—but that sweater somehow held me together through feedings, midnight walks, and the long, blurry hours of new motherhood.

When the kids were grown, I kept it in a cedar chest with their baby shoes and drawings, thinking someday I’d pass it on. But when my husband got sick, I started wearing it again. It was like armor—thin but familiar. I’d sit beside him during the long afternoons of his recovery, the yarn fraying a little more each week.

Now it hangs by the kitchen door. I still put it on when the house feels too quiet or the mornings too cool. It doesn’t fit quite right anymore, but that’s not the point. It’s not just a cardigan—it’s proof that comfort can be simple, and love can be something you wear thin.

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The National Jukebox
This collection presents historic classical recordings—many early 20th-century performances—freely available via the Library of Congress’ National Jukebox. It’s rewarding to listen to music history in the making: hearing how earlier generations interpreted familiar works offers a quiet, reflective kind of enrichment.

Free Online Courses from Harvard University
Here you’ll find high-quality free courses in the humanities—literature, history, art, philosophy—offered by leading universities and accessible at your own pace. For thoughtful adults, choosing one course is a gentle way of deepening an interest or discovering a new one without pressure or deadlines.

Weekly Lessons at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
MoMA’s “Weekly Lessons” offers brief, focused art-inspired activities drawn from the museum’s collection that you can do at home. It invites calm engagement—looking, reflecting, perhaps sketching or writing—which means it’s less about producing perfect work and more about lingering a little longer with creativity and observation.

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Smart doorbells and cameras let you see who’s at your door, talk to visitors without opening it, and keep an eye on your home when you’re away. They’re simple to use once they’re set up — and can add peace of mind without needing a complicated system.

A smart doorbell like the Ring Video Doorbell connects to your Wi-Fi and sends an alert to your phone or tablet when someone rings or approaches. You can see a live video feed and speak directly through the app — even if you’re not home.

Prefer an indoor option? The Wyze Cam v4 is an affordable plug-in camera you can aim at your front door or porch. It offers clear video, night vision, and motion alerts you can check anytime from your phone.

Once you’re comfortable, you can take things a step further. Many smart doorbells let you set activity zones, so they only alert you when someone approaches the door — not when cars drive by. You can also link your camera to smart lights, making them turn on automatically when motion is detected.

Some models work with smart displays such as the Amazon Echo Show or Google Nest Hub, so you can see who’s outside just by asking, “Who’s at the door?” For travelers, cloud storage options let you save video clips automatically, in case you ever need them for security or insurance purposes.

Tip: Keep your camera’s lens clean and your Wi-Fi password private. A smudge can blur faces — and a weak password can open your system to snoops.

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