“Joy is a decision. We can make that decision.”
-Seiglinde Othmer
Seiglinde Othmer
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Sieglinde Othmer, Ph.D., is an award-winning author whose work ranges from bestselling psychiatric textbooks to a series of life instructing fables for the young. Now she is sharing her gifts of wisdom and experience with all who wish to navigate the thorny road of aging in peak good health and with maximum happiness. A refugee, immigrant, academic, administrator, and researcher, she holds a  Doctorate in Social Sciences from the University of Hamburg,
She is 83 years young.
What accounts for her vibrance? Sieglinde believes that joy can be a conscious decision that can transform our lives.
Her recent book, Joyous Longevity, is a terrific combination of storytelling and education on living one’s best life. She offers a selection of story and wisdom which create a path to meaningful longevity. Mindfulness is part of that path, along with practices oriented towards physical health, social connection, journaling and meditation.
This is an insight into aging with grace and a reminder that life is a journey filled with opportunities for growth, learning, and connection, no matter your age.
From Seiglinde Othmer
“Joy is a decision. We can make that decision.”
“Healthy habits are probably only 15 to 20% genetics.”

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