The Art of REALLY Listening
I have spent some time recently, thinking about family relationships. About three years ago we moved my mom from four hours away to live closer to us. There’s a lot of history in our relationship, and I had some concerns about the move…
Read More5 Surprising Things I Learned About Myself After Starting a Business in My 60s
If you have been thinking about starting your dream business, declare that this is the year to develop your plan and move your idea forward. When many women approach midlife and beyond, they sometimes allow…
Read MoreHow to Journal a New Love Story for Yourself After 60
When was the last time you journaled with the intent of loving more of yourself? There are many different reasons and ways to journal. But what about journaling a new love story for yourself after 60?
Read MoreSpeaking the Language of Love After 60
What is the language of love? Would you know it if you heard it? From movies, books, and personal relationships to the commercialism of Valentine’s Day, no generation before ours had ever been exposed to such a wide range of expressions…
Read MoreReclaiming Your Wild Heart at 60 and Beyond
Have you felt it? That inner whisper of a longing for something that you can’t quite put your finger on? For some, it’s a fleeting sense of wanting to cast off all of the “rules” and run wild, following the call of their heart and soul. For others, it’s a subtle feeling…
Read MoreA 28-Day Journey to Loving More of Yourself
Lucille Ball once said, “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line.” There are many ways you can love all of who you are. But if you have been taught that consistent self-love and daily self-care practices are selfish, loving who you are…
Read MoreWhat Color Is Your Retirement Parachute? Thoughtful Reflection Will Make The Journey Easier
By 2014, I was ready to move on from my demanding school counseling career. Since they called that “retirement,” retiring was the end game. Although I was anxious to cut that career cord, my husband and I weren’t ready for me to retire…
Read MoreBoosting Brain Health Is Pro-Aging
As we age, changes continue happening throughout the body, and the brain is no exception. Most people experience a little bit of forgetfulness as they age, especially in their 60s and 70s. Changes within the brain may result in potential impacts…
Read MoreThree Key Steps to Living the Best Life You Can After 60
So many of us on this side of 60 are trying to figure out what our next steps might be. Some might be looking to make big moves like writing a book or starting a business. Others want to retire, relax, or travel. Spend time with family…
Read More10 Steps You Can Take to Recover from a Life-Shattering Event
No one is ever truly prepared for a life-changing event. Whether it’s a family trauma, job loss, moving, retirement, or dealing with substance abuse recovery, it can be incredibly disorienting and overwhelming. Most people feel entirely lost…
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