The Single Thing That You Can Do to Combat Overthinking
I saw a meme a few months ago that I posted on my Facebook page, and it resonated hugely with my community. It said, “It’s like no one in my family appreciates that I stayed up all night overthinking for them!” We all laughed about it, because for many of us…
Read More7 Longevity Areas Next Generations Will Need to Consider
You may have seen the report from the Stanford Center on Longevity titled the New Map of Life. It is written not only with longevity of us, the baby boomers, but more futuristically benefitting our grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We are only the beginning…
Read MoreDownsizing Your Shoes – How to Walk Away from a Footwear Obsession!
Most of my girlfriends have warned me that shoes would be the hardest category of clothing to reduce. My friend Maureen says she’d have trouble choosing 100 pairs from her collection of shoes – and trust me, she can pull off the most amazing…
Read More4 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?
Read MoreWidows Rock! Thriving in Stage 3 of Widowhood
My husband died in my arms right before Valentine’s Day 16 years ago. I soon found a quote by Alan Watts that became my mantra for many months afterward as I moved through the initial phases of widowhood: “The only way to make sense out of change…
Read MoreFall/Winter 2023/24 Fashion for Women Over 60
In a world where the pursuit of youth often takes center stage, there’s something truly remarkable about the style and grace that come with age. Women over 60 have a wealth of experience, wisdom, and self-assuredness…
Read MoreCelebrating 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…
Read MoreHow to Find Joy and Gratitude Following Your Divorce After 50
When recovering from divorce after 50, every day can feel like a struggle. Learning how to reinvent ourselves, establish our independence again, and figure out what we want during this next chapter of our lives is a bit overwhelming…
Read MoreLooking Backwards: Nostalgia or Reflection?
Do you ever find yourself caught in a repetitive mental loop? It is not uncommon, with more time on our hands, to relive our careers or past challenges from our personal lives. Some memories are quite horrifying, but the sum of these experiences…
Read MoreHas Your Neon Faded to Neutral? Why So Many Women Are Feeling Invisible in Their Own Lives
Let’s be honest – you’ve been the one keeping things running smoothly in the lives of your family for years. You’ve been partner, parent, taxi, cook, housekeeper, the only one who can keep the calendar, and likely in charge of food procurement…
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