My Tips on How to Keep Your Energy Levels Up and Doing It All At 85 (well almost) Over 60 

My motivation is that I live alone and if I don't do it, nobody's going to. I have lots of land and take care of it by myself - take care of all the upkeep on my home pretty much by myself. Some days I just can't do it, and some I have to force myself, but it all gets done, at a little slower pace now, but it gets done. Moving your body is the key - if you don't move it - you lose it

Good morning Nanny. Agree with you💯. So good to listen to our bodies. My husband of 57 years and I hold hands and say a prayer every night before bed and I put some wonderful smelling anointing oil on myself. This helps me sleep. You made me tear up talking about our Lord and Savior. We will never meet here on this earth but as spirits in Heaven we will definitely be looking for you both. God bless you for all you do to make this world a better place. Your world is a little slice of Heaven for us all.🙏🥰🌷💐🌹🥀

Nanny you are blessed, still having Moosey & a lovely family nearby- God bless🙏

Gratitude and love are keys to a wonderful life. You're a beautiful soul!

I agree with you! If it wasn’t for Jesus, my Lord and Savior, I wouldn’t be able to do much of anything. Thank you for sharing. You are encouraging and uplifting. I hope you include reading your Bible in your daily activities. 💕💕. John 3:16

🌷Thank you Nanny. I got tears when you mentioned our wonderful Lord our Heavenly Father. Without Him I am not able. ❤ Your hair and makeup look so nice, you're a doll. 🐦💐🌸

Great Advice to learn to let things go and not stress over trying to get everything done. I learned this valuable lesson at age 50 as a single parent, teacher, and home owner!

I love everyday the Lord has given me ❤. So much truth...a body in motion stays in motion.

Mmmmm.....here goes, yet ...another day to savour 😉.... A good morning/day to yous also....🤗

Nanny, again I do hope you know how much you help others in this community. Your chats, your wisdom is more impactful BECAUSE you are not some expert, but just one of us. You are amazingly intuitive and your spirit just shines through. I have gone to speaking out loud, my gratitude journal daily when I walk. My love of 55 years asked me…..”And then where does it go if not in a journal?” I just answered, …It goes into the cloud! Humor helps so very much as we celebrate more birthdays. Like you, my backyard is my sanity and my sanctuary. I used to have my morning coffee with the news, but now I will have it with the birds. A much nicer way to begin my day. Love & good health to you and Moosie. Keep on keepin on……however it is best for us!🙏❤

I like to get outside in all kinds of weather. I think we're supposed to experience cold and hot weather. When my husband had cancer the doctor prescribed sunshine. He said for him to get up early and let it shine on his face and he told him to squint.😊 He said something about his internal clock. My aunt told me to walk barefoot sometimes. She says it grounds us. I think it feels good. i even stepped outside in the winter in my bare feet😅 It was exhilarating 😊

Nanny, I agree with you.I am 75& slowing down alot. I pray alot as well for hubby,he is going through alot of physical things & still has to work. He will be 60 in june.I will be 75 in july.We are down to one car(mine) not quite paid for..will be In dec. Nanny,you know what men are like,big babies..we love them,but sometimes.....🤯I love your stories.,they get me stsrted..❣

I want to thank you so very much for this wonderful gift offering to help with incredible experience in the aging process! I respect your knowledge and appreciate your sharing with us! I'm dealing with all the things aging brings and you and Moosie are just a Godsend to me. Stay blessed . I'm 72 and I want to be more like you ! Thank you again , much love to you Nanny and your Moosie❣️

HI NANNY, AS AN ALMOST 80YR OLD I QUITE AGREE WITH YOU. BEING ALONE I REALLY HAVE TO FIGHT BOREDOM AND LONLINESS. I STILL KEEP HOPING FOR SOMEONE TO TAKE CARE OF AND TAKE CARE OF ME. OH WELL! AS LONG AS THERE I BREATH IN MY BODY I WILL NOT GIVE UP. BLESSINGS CHAR

Thank you Nanny for being honest about getting older. I'm 70+ and believe me old age ain't for sissies! I'm thankful the Lord sent you here because you speak just what I need to hear. Your wonderful positive vibes, passion and fashion pizzaz are a blessing! XOXOXO! 💐🌷🌺🌻🌹🏵

Amen to praising our Lord and SAVIOR!!! Without Him, we could do nothing!

Nanny how lovely you are; not only on the outside BUT the INSIDE. I appreciate your belief in your Lord and Saviour (me too). 💛❤💜

I do so appreciate your sensitivity concerning our Savior. He is our Peace in this troubled world. I'm 77 years old now and do also appreciate your encouragement and honesty. I pray for you and Moose often and look forward to meeting you in Heaven someday!❤

Thank you for your good, sweet, kind, and wise advise ❤

There is nothing like a cup of coffee sitting in nature... Thank God for all His creation

Thank you Nanny for your inspiration GOD bless you and Moose 🙏🏻💕

Was so glad to hear you glorify our Lord and Savior.

I hope you realize how much your wisdom is helping people, of ALL AGES!! The Lord has given you a gift and you have a powerful ministry ~ Jesus is truly using you to help others, in so many ways! God Bless you and Thank you ~~

You and Mr. Moosie are such a blessing to so many especially me!! I am 72, and I hope I can be like you as I age. You are beautiful with a beautiful spirit. Bless you and your wonderful family.

Nanny, you are speaking the truth about aging. I call it….work a little, sit a little….. arthritis dies steal our vigor, but we must keep moving. I do not enjoy shopping anymore. I usually do our big shop on line at Walmart, and just pick it up. I reserve my energy for my day to day life, and doing things for my family and husband. Keeping up with laundry, kitchen chores, cooking, cleaning, looking presentable, and all the other day to day takes a lot now. I really enjoyed your realistic view of how it really is. I think we fight reality often and get down on ourselves because our minds want to do more than our bodies will allow. Adding caregiver to the mix is an added energy drainer. But, it keeps me going. Love you and Moosie….I hope we are having this same conversation on your 95th year…and Moosie will be in the garden painting…..hugs judy

I agree with all you said!! I used to feel guilty about all those things but not anymore! If I need a nap I take it!

Nanny, you're just so lovely 😍

Oh Nanny how I wish you were my neighbor. Boy could we have some great conversations and adventures. At 81 - I relate. Most of all, you make me feel “normal”. Thank you for your inspiration and advice. Think I will grab a glass of water, go outside and listen to the birds now. Bless you too.

Gratitude is important and I'm grateful for your videos, and this one in particular, Mary. It was insightful, loving, and very helpful. I would like to add one more thing. Energy is sapped by ruminating on the past or worrying about the future. We need to stay present in this moment that's happening right now. We don't want to miss it!

Good morning Nanny. I just spent over an hour writing two long comments to you. I touched something and everything was erased. Right now I am very frustrated. I enjoyed today’s video very much because you showed everyone yourself, just as you are. I like seeing you without make up, in your jammies, and just talking to your friends. It is nice to see you with your make up, your hair done, and all dressed up with your beautiful jewelry, however sometimes it is nice to see you as we see ourselves. Sleep… Oh, what an issue! I call it nighttime napping. Awake, asleep, awake, asleep, all night long. I am a big believer in daytime naps. I find that if I am exhausted at night, I don’t sleep at all. If I take a daytime nap, I sleep better at night. As for boredom, I don’t know that I have ever been bored in my life. As a child, of course there was school and homework. Then I had hobbies. I always had things to do. I guess I am a very curious person and I love to learn. In a few weeks, I will be participating in a three day online class event. I do this twice a year. I have the preparations for it and then afterwards I have the things that I learned to work on. I am a big believer in pets. They bring us laughter and joy and love. My fur baby is always by my side. I am in constant pain and recently my health has been declining. But I have never been one to give into things. I push through, the tough times. In the mornings, I take my dog out, feed the birds and the squirrel and water my plants. That gets my body moving about as much as it can. I no longer drive and that is a huge challenge for me. Also, the lack of socialization. When you become limited in your mobility and sick, people, don’t want to be around you. You find out who your friends are. You know the old saying, “fair weather friends”. I used to volunteer at my local Senior Center. We did things with children from the local school. I love children and seeing things through their eyes brings a whole new outlook on life. I used to read to them and do a little events with them. We even made small Jars from clay. There are so many things to do for those of you who are still mobile. Our spiritual outlook is of the upmost importance. Prayer can be so comforting. I have cried through many conversations with God. My mother always said don’t question Him. That is one rule I find hard to follow sometimes. I do have a question for you. It is about technology. When the pandemic shut down occurred I begin sending out morning messages to all of my friends. I continue to do so. It is time consuming. Then there are the emails. I would love to get a personal email , however, I get ads and things that I have no idea where they come from. I am constantly swiping left and unsubscribing. This is very time consuming! I wonder how to shorten this, so that I am not spending time doing something that I really don’t enjoy. Well, I wish that I had not lost the other two letters, however, I have tried to begin again. Blessings to you both, love, Sharon.

Amen, amen & amen🕊. You are a blessing to us all & thank you for giving God the glory👍.

Nanny you’re the best. Your talks are always on point. I enjoy you so much!!! ❤️😘🍃🌸

One of the thousands of promises the Lord has given us is. "The joy of the Lord is my strength", He Will honor that. Good video Nanny, keep loving Moosie, my husband has been gone for 12 years after 50 yrs and 3 days of marriage. I miss him every day. May the Lord bless you both.

How encouraging - you are doing so much good in the world, cannot thank you enough.

Thank you for sharing how you cope,my worse time was the last 3 times Michael has been in hospital,would not miss my 2hours either him every day

So true Nanny...love your nails and you!

Agree 100% with everything you said. My closet will always be there.❤

Beautiful talk and advice, Nanny. I especially liked you thanking our wonderful, Heavenly father and the emotion you had. A lot of your energy comes from your spiritual center, I feel. Continued blessings to you, Moosie and the family❤️

Oh, M.E.! Another beautiful video! You are inspired , sincere to so eloquent. Ypu should write a book! It would be a best seller. Thank you. And blessings on you and Moose!

Hello Nanny! -I admire you so much for all you do!! 💖💖🏆🏆

I don't know how people navigate this difficult world without the Dear Lord and his helping hands. I enjoyed this, your sentiments at the end really touched me.💜💜🙏

What a wonderful video!!! Thank you so much, you are a true angel on Earth!! ❤🎉😊

Heart 💓 to ❤️ heart with Nanny 😊. Yes, a Q/A sounds like a great idea! We all have times when we feel a false guilt. Expectations put on us from others but not realistic nor are they always true. Always so grateful for your videos, we need your advice from your experiences and not to be so hard on ourselves.❤

Great video, Nanny. Such an inspiration and motivator. We all know most of what you spoke about but it’s so good to hear it over and over. You are a good example in sharing your gifts and talents with us. ❤️

One suggestion I have started doing is working for 30-40 minutes then resting with something to hydrate me for 20-30 minutes. It may seem like a waste of time by resting but over the long haul things get done and I see progress which makes me feel better. Science is proving that just seeing accomplishments releases hormones in our bodies that do make us feel better and lessens the aches and pains.

Oh Nanny .... you are the best. And, yes, Praise the Lord!!

Thank you and like you say " God Bless Us All " !!

Dear Nanny thank you for sharing your wisdom and advise. You certainly are blessed with all your children, grands and great grands. I tear up as well when I talk about how good the Lord had been to me . May God continue to bless you and moose 😊❤️🙏🏽

Thank you for giving JESUS credit !❤

You are a blessing.

Wise words as always dear sweet Nanny. I truly love my morning hours in the word of God. It is such a blessing, I will be utilizing our front porch when the weather stays warm, albeit I’m usually up at 4 am.. maybe I’ll wait until sunup to go out and enjoy the beauty that surrounds. My Mother sold Avon for over 45 years because she loved people so very very much. That was her motivation and love. After her children were grown. Thank you for sharing. I always feel a contentment listening to you. Hugs to you and Moosie

Thank you, Nanny and Moose for being exactly who you are. I’m 72 and my husband is 76. We’ve been married 53 years and our life is full As well. Family Faith, friends, and a little bit of nature and garden to enjoy every day. It’s a simple formula for happiness.

Have you considered getting your groceries delivered? I know a lot of people don’t like to do that due to needing to pick their own things, but it saves a lot of time and hassle.

Good for you, your attitude is wonderful. What a great way at helping us all get older and except the things you can not change and make the best of all of the changes that will happen to us all , hopefully. Thx Nanny ps. Your makeup is spot on this morning.

You’re such an amazing lady. I admire you and Moose so much. Thank you so much for being an inspiration to me. ❤️❤️

Thank you Nanny, for bringing such beauty into our lives through your videos!. You are a treasure and I’m so grateful for you.💕🌷

One of my favorite videos. God is good. Sending you lots of love hugs and kindness ❤

I couldn’t agree with you more Nanny! God bless us one and all🙏❤️

Oh nanny you are so centered somehow you manage to make me feel normal 🤭. I'm in my late 70s & like you don't sit if I can stand always been energetic as far as work. It's more difficult to stay positive with age but you help👍. You are beautiful on the inside aswell as the outside. I think I need to work on that. It's easier to be magnanimous if your happy. 🥰 xx

Nanny, I feel like I was with you on your patio, conversing about life and listening to your wisdom from your years of experiencing life's ups and downs. Thankfully we can all share in your conversations virtually. You encourage me and give me hope that maybe not all of my better days are behind me. Simple pleasures are life's treasures. Thanks for being one of my simple pleasures.

I find hospital time saps my energy,you are tied to time,mine was 2-4every day,I would not miss it,but when he is home I find it a lot easier,you are not ruled by the clock,it used to take 4hours out of every day,it just used all my energy,now he is back home I can rest when I need it,we eat when we want to,we have no close family,I would not leave him without visit,one day he told me to not come and have a day off,I took no notice,when I went he said he had prayed I would come,thank you for sharing your thoughts and time it really helps every body,love and hugs to you Moosie and all your beautiful family💜😻💞🙏🏽

What a wonderful visit with you this morning. I understand how you are motivated ti do all you do!Your sunny disposition is a blessing, You are SO Right! you are such a beautiful lady and you astound me with all you do. I am so thrilled to have found you, you re such a blessing to me you have taught me so much! Thank you, Patti love to you and Moose!

Great tips..My Dad had a long healthy Life. He always said Listen to your body! He would just go take a nap at any time he felt like hr needed a nap. Love you Nanny🎉🎉

I just love your vlogs! I am not retired yet. You make retirement something to look forward to!

Wow I think I’m normal for my age. Boredom is my main energy zapper so I try to find new interests. Thank you for sharing.

Nanny ! You are one very special human being, the world is a better place in you being here ! Thank you ❤ 👏

Dear sweet nanny, JESUS has blessed you with a great life because we need your encouragement & wisdom ! You are a wonderful blessing in my life! Thank you nanny! My love & prayers to you & moose! GOD bless nanny & moose! 💕🖐🌷💕

Wonderful video. I was a caregiver for my husband. I was younger and worked every day. It wasn't always easy but with God's help we made it thru. My husband has been gone 13 yrs.. You and Moose embrace everyday you have together. I would love a Q&A with you. You are an inspiration to so many people. God bless you and Moose. I love you both❤❤

I find myself looking out for when you post a video. I love them all! With regards to groceries, you could get those delivered. (Just a thought) . Here in the UK, you can ask them to put them in the kitchen if you like! After all, thrifting and other shopping are more exciting?!! Good tips here, and the emotional tiredness is so tiring. Love to you both. 🙏

You inspire me! I retired at 65…sitting at home ain’t for me! So I went back part time 3 days a week at a job I ❤️ I only hope and pray I can reach 85 and have your spunk and zest for life!

Thank you for the great video! A good way to start my weekend off, with some food for thought life advice. I appreciate getting the pointers. I tried to write key points down in my journal. I spent the last couple of days working on creative bill paying. I was fairly successful in, but afterwards needing a nap and listen to the birds, stop and smell the flowers kind of day, like you mentioned. I am a believer in naps, and sometimes you need an extended nap, the two -three hour nap. The other evening I actually found myself turning off the TV, and listening to the birds saying goodnight outside in the yard. Maybe as we age, we notice and appreciate more the simple (free) things in life. My mom used to say"Sit down and listen to the birds singing for a moment " Was very calming. I was going to say that, as an artist, when I get "artist block" and can't get motivated to paint, I put on some music to jar me loose out of my stuck mindset. Anything from Tony Bennet to Chopin will do the trick to improve my mood/attitude and motivate me to start working. Anyway, thought this might also be good for anyone trying to get out of a slump. Even listening to the radio sometimes. Okay I also turn on music in order to get the dishes done Nanny. Yes, it's come to that. I have to play music in order to motivate myself to do housework. I think that the isolation and lack of social interaction during the pandemic effected my physical health. But now I am trying to be proactive and get back into life activities. Thank you for sharing this with us Nanny. Such important information and so encouraging. I know that I am writing too much, but I appreciate. Take care and see you in the next video. You should think about doing a video chat special. I promise not to ask too many questions if you do. I was also going to say, when everything else fails, try saying your prayers. It seems to work every time for me. But actually best to remember to say prayers in the first place.♥️🙏☀️🌷🙂🤸🐦🌸

You are “spot on” Nanny!!! God Bless you and thank you for your wisdom. Do what you love…love what you do! I am so thankful I found your channel. You’re the Sunshine in my life.

What wonderful advice Nanny you are so right. God has been good to us 🙏 I sometimes forget I can’t do what I used to but my body will tell me,my kids and grandkids keep us going that’s for sure 😊

Thank you for a wonderful and inspiring video Nanny. I like you best when you share the wisdom of your years - you speak in a voice that is greatly needed and often absent in so many of our lives. may you and Moosie continue to be well.

Dear Precious Woman of God, As a woman of 77, I have enjoyed so many of your honest insights and helpful hints for life. Did we ever think we would be saying we had come to these number of years?!! Thank you especially for your bold and loving testimony of your relationship with our LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ. Without Him, what would be our hope? I have a decent amount of energy even though I have had cancer 3 xs, and 2 hip and 2 knee replacements, etc. etc. and for the last 2 years helping my hubby walk through healing from the mean C 19. Last week I painted, by myself, one of our bedrooms. To be honest, probably for the last time. I will find someone else to do it. You have a great attitude and I find myself checking in on you often:) Stay strong and courageous!!

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Thank you, my friend for being so real!! I needed that advice so badly. As of told you, I have depression, and not doing those things that you mentioned, I obcess over not not doing them! That made me feel so much better! You answered my question, about all your energy! Love, your friend from SC. Yes, keep talking and sharing your life with us!!! I really do love and admire you! Jesus is the reason for everything! Made me want to cry with you when you talked about our Lord and savior! You are the best example of life, in my life! Marlene..

I Love You 😊! We both need Sunrooms, for those days of inclement weather. I put a camera in the tree outside so I can hear the birds singing early in the morning from the back of the house.....I love it!

I hear ya on all points. Your attitude is a big part of it. ❤️. You r doing a fabulous job and always show a positive attitude to us. I am grateful

You are just beautiful in and out. This, to me, is your very best eye makeup look. It really make them pop.

So true about boredom being an energy zapper! And I relate about the putting away of groceries haha… least favourite chore for some reason.

Thanks for sharing your timely sage advice. I too, heed that crash exhaustion symptom as a sign to recharge my battery.

You’re absolutely right nanny..saying no when you can’t is so important ❤

Love you back beautiful Nanny♥️ You are a blessing xx🙏

You are such a sweet example of a woman of faith, and you have inspired me to seek out a women’s Bible study, like the one I had years ago which I used to look forward to. Being around those women was such an affirming and uplifting way to be in a relationship with others!❤

Oh yippee a new Nanny video - going to settle down now and watch this- it is coming up to 3pm here on a Sat afternoon - I've been out and about since 11 am on a local road that has all the great cafes, restaurants, fruit & veg and other great local food stores. I am home and the bone broth (from a ham shank) is now being transformed into lentil soup. Nanny I am sure you know all about bone broth - our ancestors had it right and I cannot believe the benefits you get from it- they call it nature's own multi vitamin - and you get collagen from it - and I love it anyway - hope this finds you well Nanny. Love Jas xx

Bless you and Moose, Nanny!

I love y’all and all you bring to this friendship table…😇😂😘♥️❌⭕️ God Bless You 🙏

Another very important video Nanny - very sage advice and observations. Your area outside with the birds, plants, flowers, and precious cats is utopia - you deserve that. You are so right - we have to listen to our own bodies - I've said for years - Whitney H had it right - "learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all " and we have to respect and love ourselves and care for ourselves, so we can be the best version of ourselves and then we can go forth and be that great friend, partner, work colleague, citizen .... I have started to take Chia seeds - natures wonder food - have you heard about the benefits Nanny - I just put in a glass of pure juice for 15 mins to let them expand - then it's a wonderful nutritious drink - I cannot believe the benefits in so many areas from these wonders - Anyhow thanks for your honesty, vivacity and general good cheer Nanny= stay fabulous - love Jas xx

Great video, Nanny. I too have a lot of hiccups that I push myself through. I wish I could fall asleep during the day when I'm totally exhaust but it doesn't work for me. I'm up every 2 or 3 hours during the night to go to the bathroom so I never get that sound sleep. Age sometimes can be a real challenge. I would like a Q & A. It would be fun to see if other ladies have the same issues. As a Catholic I still go to Mass weekly however I watch on computer and go out to Mass every few months to receive communion. The old legs don't work like they used to. Prayer is the only way I function daily. I give you a lot of credit to be able to do as much as you do for Moosie and for you home. Your garden and the birds work for you, you're blessed. Sending much love and hugs to you both. 🥰🙏

I enjoyed this video very much. Thanks for your so humane advice. Your 'me time' in the garden inspires. Thanks for always mentioning how grateful we must be.❤

Another wonderful video thank you

Great video, Nanny.

Thank you for being you. I love your attitude!

Such sound advice. They say to look at the horizon at sunrise to reset your circadian rhythm. I meditate with a group over radio 5x/week and I am learning to relax, focus, and reset thru the breath. I spend time in nature - walking, gardening, sitting quietly on my patio in a little slice of heaven. (I like you have a great vista - yours is better bc mountains...LOL.) And you are in SoCal. So lovely. And yes, it helps to have an attitude of gratitude! There's always someone worse off/a situation that could be worse. Yes to Q&A. Like to see what others are thinking about...xo

Enjoyed your video, such sweet words and so true, great inspiration and thanks for that,i am 79 now and feel very burned out at times. One thing you have is--- great weather, here in nova scotia the winter's seem never ending. I do find that nice weather is so wonderful and to get outside and enjoying nature boosts your spirits. Blessings to you and moose.

Great subject Nanny , wish I could be like you all in your stride . No I can’t sit down always having to do something, I can’t relax if I sit got to be reading or knitting or on my pad it makes life hard for my husband because he can sit and have a snooze. Married 60 years this may and he’s my sweetheart , four wonderful children eleven grandchildren, no great grandchildren yet . Love your videos you are so relatable, love your attitude to life , and I learn a lot from that . A big thank you for giving us ideas and sharing your life with us Sending love to you and moose , stay well and strong 🥰

Nanny, you are such a wonderful example of truly living life your way and enjoying your life with the ups and downs that come along. Please don’t ever think you are not a good role model for us “aging generation”! At 73 I can only hope I have your energy when I reach my 80’s!! Thank you so so much for sharing your life with us. Sending lots of hugs!! ❤️🥰

Wow what a great pod cast you are inspiring I pray God blesses you with many more years😊

Wonderful topic…thank you for sharing tips on how to be more energetic..you are an inspiration for us all.