Aphrodite and My Other Goddess Archetypes
For my birthday a number of years ago, a dear girlfriend organized a ladies’ luncheon for me. It was touching, especially since I had not had a luncheon in my honor for more than 20 years. I had given her the name of 10 of the most powerful women I know…
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 MoreLearning to Brush Off the Arrows and Set an Example
We’ve lived six decades plus to know we can’t escape unexpected surprises, good and bad. Several weeks ago, I wrote some thoughts about a phenomenon I’ve witnessed throughout my 40 years in behavioral health. I embedded a familiar story…
Read More5 Ways to Reinvent Yourself as a Long-Distance Grandma, While Getting to Know Your Grandkids Better
In today’s world – with grandparents living far away from their grandkids, and grandparents often needing to work well into what should be their retirement years – what can we do to reinvent grandma and make good connections with our grandchildren?
Read MoreBegin a Lasting Commitment to Brain Health
I’ve been thinking about New Year’s resolutions and know from experience that it’s one thing to intend to do something and quite another to actually commit to a specific action or outcome.
Take brain health for example…
Will AI Write Your Novels Soon?
I have never been particularly excited by the idea of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It seemed something remote to my everyday life, although I have undoubtedly been exposed to numerous examples without my ever knowing it…
Read MoreIt Happens to All of Us, But Most of Us Don’t Plan for It
What are the odds of getting hit by a bus? 1 in 495,000. Not happening to me, right? But what are the odds that you’re going to die someday? Exactly. I always say this topic is about WHEN not IF something happens and you are no longer…
Read More6 Keys to Being Creative at Any Age
We would all like to be creative. Perhaps it is not so hard. “Curiosity about life in all its aspects, I think, is still the secret of great creative people,” noted the late Leo Burnett, outstanding advertising executive. If so, then by encouraging…
Read MorePersonality Tests: Time to Get Personal!
Personality tests are just plain fun for some of us! We like learning about what makes us tick. By design, these tests reveal character traits in a variety of settings. They are a means to identify one’s emotional makeup, motivators, preferences, and interests…
Read More60 and Beyond: How to Avoid Common Money Mistakes
As we age, our financial priorities and needs change. Once you reach the age of 60, it’s crucial to take a step back and evaluate your current financial situation to ensure that you’re on track for a comfortable retirement…
Read More