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Inspiration

Sometimes we need a little inspiration to get more from life after 60. Let's explore the lives and stories of inspirational women who have changed the world.

1 year ago

Why You Should Learn a New Language in a Homestay Abroad

Are you thinking of learning a new language? We often hear that it’s never too late to learn something new, right? But the thought of learning a new language past our 50s can be intimidating and quite frankly somewhat scary…

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1 year ago

Are You in a Rut? Get Off Your Buts!        

Although “procrastinate” is a verb, it lacks action and commitment. Nothing ever gets done by procrastinating. How much time have you spent preparing to take action? Days? Months? Years? What are you waiting for? No more excuses!

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1 year ago

Honoring Our Bodies of Experience, Fulfilling Our Dreams of Adventure

Some of us, when we were younger, did amazing things with our bodies. We danced ballet, ran marathons, climbed mountains, gave birth. As my friend Marcie says, “We know stuff!” Although some of us may no longer be as active as we once were…

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1 year ago

How to Bounce Back from Failure After 60

I know J.K. Rowling’s story by heart – the young, impoverished single mother who stayed true to her writing dream in the face of a failed marriage and what she saw as a failed career choice. The urgency of her situation turned her desire…

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1 year ago

Self-Confidence – How Can You Achieve It?

According to research done by the Body Shop, 1 in 2 women feel more self-doubt than self-love. Tragic! But why do women doubt themselves? And what can they do to boost their self-confidence? Before answering these questions…

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1 year ago

Ever Heard of a “Mondegreen”?

When I am driving, I like to listen to the radio and, if I am alone, that is the one place that I feel safe singing along. (If you can call what I do singing!) I belt out the words at the top of my lungs! I am embarrassed to say that I frequently misquote the actual lyrics…

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1 year ago

Knowing Myself Series – Part 3: Time Takes Time (Including the Bucket List)

I’m always in a rush to get things done. Run the errands, finish a project, clean up after a meal. Rushing has not served me well. I have accidents. I miss information. I am still not settled, nor at peace…

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1 year ago

Learning to Brush Off the Arrows and Set an Example

We’ve lived six decades plus to know we can’t escape unexpected surprises, good and bad. Several weeks ago, I wrote some thoughts about a phenomenon I’ve witnessed throughout my 40 years in behavioral health. I embedded a familiar story…

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1 year ago

Personality Tests: Time to Get Personal!

Personality tests are just plain fun for some of us! We like learning about what makes us tick. By design, these tests reveal character traits in a variety of settings. They are a means to identify one’s emotional makeup, motivators, preferences, and interests…

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1 year ago

Childhood Fears Still Holding You Back? It’s Never Too Late to Overcome Them!

Was there something you really, really wanted to do when you were younger, but you walked away from it because you didn’t think you could do it? I loved to write. I mean, I loved it. I kept diaries, I had literally dozens of pen pals all over the world…

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