
Bernadette Donovan
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After three decades teaching English and working as a school guidance counsellor, Bernadette Donovan now channels classroom wisdom into essays on purposeful ageing and lifelong learning. She holds an M.Ed. in Counselling & Human Development from Boston College, is an ICF-certified Life Coach, and volunteers with the National Literacy Trust. Her white papers on later-life fulfilment circulate through regional continuing-education centres and have been referenced in internal curriculum guidelines for adult-learning providers. At DMNews she offers seasoned perspectives on wellness, retirement, and inter-generational relationships—helping readers turn experience into insight through the Direct Message lens. Bernadette can be contacted at bernadette@dmnews.com.
7 things no other generation can do better than boomers
Tension: Boomers often feel dismissed in a culture that prioritizes youth and innovation—yet they hold enduring strengths that…
If you grew up in the 1960s or 70s, you probably learned these 9 life lessons rarely taught today
Tension: Many older adults hold values shaped by lived experience, yet feel those lessons are undervalued or forgotten…
I finally got Thailand’s elite pensioner visa—here’s exactly how I did it
I’ve often joked that once I retired, I’d settle into a predictable life: leisurely mornings in my bathrobe,…
Psychology explains why boomers who read daily have these 8 hidden advantages
Let’s be honest: if someone had told me twenty years ago that reading could be the key to…
7 forgotten morning habits from the ’70s that could improve your entire day
Tension: In today’s fast-paced world, mornings are often rushed, dominated by screens, and devoid of intentionality, leaving many…
If you grew up before smartphones, you probably still cherish these 8 simple pleasures
Let’s face it: the world has changed drastically in the last few decades—especially when it comes to how…
9 subtle habits of people born before 1970—do you have them too?
Let’s face it: when you’ve been around for six or seven decades, you start to see life—and success—differently.…
Why certain phrases from older generations don’t land well with younger people
Tension: Older generations value experience and tradition, while younger generations prioritize clarity, inclusivity, and emotional intelligence—leading to misfires…
People who always let others go ahead in line often exhibit these 8 habits without realizing it
Tension: In a fast-paced world that often rewards assertiveness and self-interest, individuals who consistently let others go ahead…
People who become lonelier as they get older usually display these 8 behaviors (without realizing it)
Tension: We think loneliness is caused by a lack of people, but often, it’s fueled by our unconscious…