How to Embrace Your Age to Find Creativity and Joy After 60
Having just had my 64th birthday, I found myself pondering on what ageing really means for me. As a life, body confidence and joyful ageing coach and writer, I knew that it was something more than simply feeling positive about growing older…
Read More9 Books off My List – Some Quick Reads and Some Challenges
What a variety of books occupied me this winter in Chicago. Fortunately, I found lots of fun, quick reads. They make the darker, deeper stories possible to complete. In early March, I visited the Tucson Festival of Books. It’s informative to hear the popular…
Read MoreHow to Create a Luxury Hospital Survival Kit
No one likes being in the hospital. So why not make it as pleasant as possible? Once you are out of danger and/or surgery, and in the recovery phase, there are ways to make your stay more comfortable and stress free, and even include some luxurious touches…
Read MoreCoping When Nothing Makes Sense
As a life coach, I always find myself guiding others through the twists and turns of life. Yet, there are moments when even I am left struggling with the sheer randomness and cruelty that life can throw our way. Recently, the news of a friend’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis…
Read MoreWhat 3 Weeks Organizing My Photos Taught Me About Downsizing
Are you downsizing? Did you struggle with some of your favorite possessions? Have you thought about downsizing your photos? One of our downsizing challenges was 60+ years of photos were stored in 5 large plastic storage containers that needed two people…
Read More6 Best Clothing Rental Services for Women Over 50
Did you know that you could rent clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories? Yes, rent. Several companies and brands now offer fashion rental services. You pick items to add to your closet and keep them for as much or as little time as you choose…
Read MoreMy Dream Trip to Northern Italy
Prior to September 2023, I’d visited Italy twice, once in my 40s and once at age 50. I was traveling solo then and opted to book with tour groups of around 20 people. The 1st visit was a food and wine tour through Tuscany and Umbria, the 2nd…
Read MoreHow Long Will This Estrangement Last?
Estrangement, the painful act of deliberately being cut off from someone close, casts a shadow of complexity over individuals and families alike. In this journey, we explore how recent research findings and heartfelt perspectives confront…
Read MoreDo We Need a Mission Statement After 50?
In my work with my community of women who are redefining after 50, I recently put together a mini workshop where we developed our personal mission statements for this stage of our lives. Interestingly, as I set out to research and get some…
Read MoreOne Piece of Financial Advice You Can Ignore
If there is one piece of traditional financial advice I wish we all knew we could ignore, it would be “Only spend on what you need, not what you want.”
You’ve probably heard this piece of wisdom thousands of times in your life, and maybe you’ve even…