For much of my life, I believed confidence meant keeping my emotions in check. Stay calm. Don’t let them see you sweat. Push through. Many women of our generation were taught this early on. We learned to be capable, composed, and reliable – often at the expense of our inner lives…

I had lunch with a dear friend the other day. We live far away from each other but make the effort to meet up a few times a month. I could tell she was stressed about something, and it took some effort before she finally told me why. She felt she had to travel to Europe for her granddaughter’s birthday, even though she clearly didn’t want to go…

Remember those “Choose Your Own Adventure” ® books by Chooseco? What if we looked at our post-fulltime life like that? After all, there are phases to retirement – from honeymoon to disenchantment to reorientation. Sometimes, there is no honeymoon…

Assertiveness training for women over 60 isn’t about becoming forceful or confrontational. It’s about reclaiming your voice, honoring your needs, and communicating with confidence and kindness. It’s about bringing your “A-game” to medical appointments, family conversation, or other everyday interactions…

I recently found myself in a position where, at the age of 62, I have begun to establish and actually stick with some boundaries. This came with a complete mindset change – I wasn’t just paying lip service to this idea – it felt very different in my brain…

As I write this, I am looking at nine of my past vision boards displayed on my office wall. As a financial planner, I know that I can’t control all of what comes in life, so I try to plan for the “what ifs” to at least hope to be less stressed when some of them come my way. And I also believe the saying…

Have you ever noticed how the new year springs from the holidays and then suddenly it’s February? So often I wake up one morning in late January and realize the new year with all its promise of new beginnings is already gaining steam for better or worse. If you made New Year’s resolutions, how are they…

I wrote an article for Sixty and Me in 2020 entitled Don’t Be Afraid to Do Something Badly… At First. It was inspired by the boredom associated with the pandemic restrictions, resulting in having…

Life after 60 can be one of the most challenging and uncertain times in a woman’s life. It can also be one of the most fulfilling and rewarding. With our roles and responsibilities changing, life is once again a fresh canvas. If you are just now turning 60, you may be wondering what’s to do next. Do you want to take it easy for a while? Or, after years in a corporate career, perhaps you want to start a business of your own? Whether you want to travel, work, relax or volunteer, there is no reason that life after 60 shouldn’t be amazing. Since starting Sixty and Me, I have had the opportunity to talk to hundreds of women just like you. As I have learned more about them, I have noticed a few patterns about the women that feel most fulfilled with their lives. I would like to share their strategies with you for getting the most from life after 60. I hope you find these ideas helpful. Here are 6 ways to get the most from your life after 60…

Many women reach their 60s believing life will finally slow down. The children are grown. Careers may be winding down. There is an expectation that this stage of life will feel lighter, calmer, and more spacious. For many women, the opposite happens…