f you’ve ever Googled “What should I do in retirement?” between bites of chocolate peanut butter cups, you’re in very good company. After decades of early mornings, deadlines, and juggling caregiving with careers, suddenly having wide-open days can feel… well, disorienting…

Chances are you’ve spent more time planning the financial side of retirement than imagining what you want your life to feel like in this next chapter. And while that’s understandable, it’s also where many women get stuck. If you’ve been feeling both excited and uncertain…

I help women design their next chapter of life – a chapter filled with joy, purpose, and connection. But the biggest obstacle I see is the struggle to set boundaries. Without them, it’s almost impossible to live the life you imagine. This article – and the free resource at the end – will help you…

The last thing I did before retiring from my career as a professor was deliver one final conference presentation. On the drive home, I felt a swirl of emotions – excitement about the freedom ahead, gratitude for my career, and worry about how I would fill my days…

It happened last night – the moment I knew was coming. Exactly one month into retirement. I was sitting at a long table at a Mexican restaurant, next to a man I barely knew, celebrating the birthday of a mutual friend. In true Elaine fashion, I leaned in with genuine curiosity…

I’m writing this from a Downton Abbey-style bed and breakfast on Prince Edward Island, Canada, perched in a sunny room with a view of the sea. The window beside me frames the water. The sun is shining. I can hear the wind through the trees. I’ve taken two long baths this week and even snuck in a nap or two…

I have a love-hate relationship with the idea of purpose. I’ve always had a sense of purpose. Or more truthfully, I’ve always needed one. It’s comforting to know what you’re aiming for, especially when you’re juggling work, caregiving, parenting, and life transitions…