Encouraging and equipping women over 60 to live their best life!
If you have been part of the Best-Life community for very long, you know that I love to read novels. I read about one a week. I specifically like those that lean toward family drama, with strong female characters, more than romance—I don’t mind if there is romance in there, though I prefer that it…
Yes, Valentine’s Day has come and gone. We’re deep into the Winter Olympics and settling into what I like to call the dog days of winter. So, tell me—how was your Valentine’s Day? Lots of chocolate, roses, and cards professing undying love? No? Me neither. 😊 But that’s actually okay. Because this year, I’ve decided…
Have you ever thought, ‘If only my sex drive were higher, maybe our marriage would feel closer again?” But what if the real key to rekindling romance isn’t about hormones or heat—but heart connection? In this post, we’re shifting the focus from performance to presence, from pressure to partnership. Let’s talk about the kind of…
Responding to abrasive people requires patience, gentleness, and love, none of which are easy.
Carving out time for stillness and quiet reflection requires intentionality. Myriad must-do’s flood our minds, so making room for contemplation of blessings, prayer, praise, and reflection comes only with a willingness to make it a priority.
I can’t wait to share the exciting news. After 5+ years I am rebranding my podcast. I will no longer be calling my podcast “Mornings with Monette.” I have loved each and every week, talking to you about different topics, with my main focus on personal development and self-improvement from a biblical perspective. I feel my…
Because wisdom grows when we decide with eternity in mind. If life were a store, would you be proud of what’s in your cart? Or would you feel the weight of impulsive purchases, emotional spending, and a few items you wish you’d never bought in the first place? It’s a sobering question. And one that…
By consistently focusing on self-awareness, self-regulation, and social skills, we can develop the emotional maturity that reflects Christ-like character. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can steadily improve our emotional intelligence over time.
Not long after I turned 60. I started asking deeper questions—not just about how I looked, but about how I felt. Was I moving through life with strength? Could I walk without aching? Could I keep up with my grandkids—or even my own calling?
You’ve likely had to let go of some dreams—and maybe even people—along the way. That’s part of living. But contentment doesn’t mean you stop growing or stop hoping. It means you learn to see what’s good right in front of you, even as you remain open to what’s next.
