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11 months ago

How a Reverse Bucket List Can Reboot and Reignite Your Life and Your Career

One of the most talked about subjects of our time and at this stage of our lives, is how to successfully navigate uncertain times so we can not only survive, but thrive in life. In Bruce Feiler’s book, Life Is in the Transitions, he refers to times…

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11 months ago

10 Life-Altering Benefits for Laughing Every Day After 60

Do you find yourself laughing every day? And by ‘laughing’ I’m not referring to the occasional chuckle or half-hearted smile. I’m talking about laughing to the point where your cheeks hurt. The kind of laughter where you feel your abs…

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11 months ago

Do You Know How to Measure Your JoySpan?

We know of life span, wingspan, and even health span. Now, Kerry Burnight, a professor of geriatric medicine and gerontology at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, has written Joyspan: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life’s Second Half…

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11 months ago

4 Things You Can Do to Start Following Your Dreams in Your 60s

Just because we have many candles on our birthday cakes does not mean that we can’t still make wishes or follow our dreams. Things happen when you let your child spirit transport you to the Land of What-If. So, what can you do to follow your dreams?

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11 months ago

Celebrating Midlife from the Top of (Not Over!) the Hill

You probably don’t know it, but if you are between the ages of about 45 and 65, you’re living atop the proverbial hill. You are better at navigating life’s ups and downs, plus you know who and what you really care about – family, friends, health…

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11 months ago

Let It Fall Away: Releasing Old Career Labels and Redefining Who You Are Now

As the trees let go of their leaves each fall, nature reminds us that release is a necessary part of renewal. There’s beauty in that gentle shedding, in allowing what’s no longer needed to fall away, making room for what’s next. For many women in their 60s and beyond, one…

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12 months ago

How Teaching French Taught Me More About Confidence Than Any Self-Help Book

Apparently, we’re more afraid of public speaking than we are of death. It’s absurd when you think about it – but fear has never been rational. It slips under the door, whispering warnings that keep us small. Whatever our age or achievements, it still has the power to press pause on our potential…

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12 months ago

Purpose, Passion, and Pizzazz: The Three Keys to Thriving in Your Next Act

There’s a myth about growing older: that life shrinks with age. That our world gets smaller, our opportunities fewer, and our days predictable. But the truth? For women over 60, this season can be the most expansive, creative, and fulfilling of all. The kids are grown…

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12 months ago

5 Life-Destroying Lies We Tell Ourselves After 60

Women over 60 have lived complicated lives. By the time we reach our 60th birthday, we have our share of battle scars. Some of us have lost someone close to us. All of us have, in one way or another, battled discrimination and stereotypes. Throughout our lives, we have faced questions of body-image. Now, as we enter our 60s, we have a choice to make. Will we allow our negative self-talk to prevent us from living our dreams? Or, will we take control and replace our doubts with positive emotions and a desire to get the most from life after 60? Here are 5 of the most common negative statements that women make to themselves, consciously or unconsciously and, more importantly, what we can do about them.

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12 months ago

The Double Bind: Women Over 60 Facing Ageism and Gender Bias

One of my clients recently interviewed for a leadership position in a nonprofit. She was accomplished, met all of the requirements and interviewed well – so she thought. She did not get the position and walked away feeling “weird” about the discussion with the recruiter…

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