I’m so excited that actress Goldie Hawn is one of the keynote speakers at the 2013 Virtua Women’s Health Symposium at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on November 2. I am attending as one of Virtua Hospital’s guest bloggers so you’ll be sure to get the scoop on what she says in one of my follow-up blog posts.
I saw Goldie on the Katie Show a few months ago. She impressed me with her efforts on behalf of The Hawn Foundation, which focuses on helping children lead happier lives through positive psychology and mindfulness.
Goldie Hawn is a keynote at the Virtua Women’s Health Symposium on November 2.
Goldie, who at 67 years old looks absolutely amazing, shared some useful ways to ‘de-stress your life’ during her talk with Katie Couric:
– Goldie said that “acknowledging what stresses you out is a first step to de-stress.”
– Goldie likes to wear the scent of jasmine. (So do I. So do I. So do I.) Goldie said that “aroma therapy activates the brain and jasimine is a ‘high’ scent – it makes people happy when they smell it.” (Ooh, ooh, ooh, now I know why I like jasmine so much.)
– Goldie recommended using visual boards to remind yourself of what makes you happy. She and Katie put together a board of fun pictures that make them happy. Goldie’s board included a laughing baby, violets and a dancer (she used to be a dancer when she was younger.)
– Goldie said that “gratitude can help you live a longer life.” (Hmm, hmm, hmm, I’m definitely more grateful during my life after 50. I spoke about gratitude during my presentation at the PRSA Conference in Dallas last week.) Goldie recommended that you find a stone and rub it daily. While you’re rubbing it ask yourself what you are grateful for.
Judi
I’ve loved Goldie through Laugh-In, onto Private Benjamin and Butterflies Are Free, and I also recently read something she wrote about what she is working on lately. Despite her early image, she’s highly intelligent and now….I’m looking forward to meeting her in person. Thank you, my friend.
What a lovely post, Judy.
Cathy, so glad you will be joining me to see Goldie in person and hear all the other interesting speakers.
What a great event. Too bad I have to miss it – I’ll be away. But I’d have loved to see Goldie – always loved her! And I agree, she looks fantastic, as always. Looking forward to reading/hearing more about it.
Sheryl, thanks for your note. Yes, I’ve always loved Goldie too. She is so upbeat and positive and a great role model for boomer women. She is a devoted mom too.