How to Live an Extraordinary Life at Any Age
What does living an extraordinary life mean to you? World travel? Sky diving? Writing a best-selling novel? These life experiences and accomplishments are exciting. But what about all of the life in between these peak experiences? Don’t we want each day to be extraordinary?
Read MoreCelebrating 60 & Me’s 10th Anniversary!
Margaret Manning, this website’s founder, has noted recently that this is the 10th anniversary of Sixty and Me, but I don’t think enough fuss has been made of this wonderful fact. We should be singing and celebrating loudly…
Read MoreIn an Age of AI, Your Humanity Is Your Superpower
The other day, I was reading yet another article about artificial intelligence and all the ways it is changing our world. While fascinating, I found myself feeling a little weary of the constant focus on technology. Then I came across a simple reminder about the importance of human skills such as empathy, listening, communication, and adaptability…
Read MoreDon’t Let Summer Slip Away: Create a Bucket List That Brings You Joy
When was the last time you made a summer bucket list? Not a grocery list. Not a to do list. Not a list of projects waiting to be completed around the house. I mean a list filled with simple pleasures, small adventures, and experiences that make you smile…
Read MoreWhy You Should Start Exploring Your Encore Career Before Retirement
In my recent article,“Four Questions Answered About Encore Careers,” I discussed how encore careers are less about starting over and more about building forward into work that feels purposeful and aligned with who you are today…
Read MoreNew Year Intentions for Women: What to Add for Fulfillment, Joy, and Peace
January often arrives with a familiar message: eliminate. Cut sugar. Declutter your home. Lose weight. Let go of habits that didn’t work last year. While simplification has its place, many New Year…
Read MoreGet off the Hamster Wheel and Find Yourself
Whether you are retired, working inside or outside of the home, it seems that the last thing we do is prioritize ourselves. That book never gets written, and the hobbies never explored. Oftentimes, we feel defined by our work, and we wake up…
Read MoreCounting Down to Retirement: Staying Focused, Valued, and Sane
You’ve circled the date on the calendar, and retirement is on the horizon! Whether it’s months or just weeks away, the countdown can stir up excitement, relief, and even impatience. It’s natural to want to mentally check out, but this is also an important season to finish strong…
Read MoreFrom Invisible to Unstoppable: It’s Time to Stand Out, Shine, and Get Your Sparkle Back!
Somewhere in the swirl of raising families, building careers, and showing up for everyone else, many women reach a point where they notice something unsettling: they feel invisible. It’s not that you’ve stopped existing; it’s that people, opportunities, and sometimes…
Read MoreCourage Over Perfection: Why Taking Action Matters More Than Getting It Right
Are you holding back on a dream because you’re waiting for the perfect time, the perfect plan, or the perfect version of yourself? Here’s the truth: Talent and intelligence are abundant. Courage is not. The people you admire aren’t more talented than you…
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