Looking for Collateral Beauty, a Beacon When Hardship Strikes
Over a year and a half ago, I completed my book, Stop Depriving the World of You. Within that book, I wrote about the importance of looking for collateral beauty. Little did I know it would strike a chord for so many people as it did for me. Read More
How to Adopt a Growth Mindset in Later Life: 5 Tools That Got You Covered!
One of the things I enjoy most about my new life as a communications consultant is the variety it brings. One day I’m coaching a student on how to write a doctoral thesis… another day I’m editing a policy briefing… and the next I’m delivering a workshop on life skills for offices to a group of statisticians. Read More
60 Is Not the End of the Game: Start Exercising and Reap All the Benefits
It can get old hearing exhortation after exhortation about exercising. In fact, it’s almost as exhausting reading or hearing about it as doing it. After all, isn’t it just too late at this point? Read More
5 Reasons to Consider Taking Up Cross-Training for Seniors
If you’re looking for a new fitness mantra for your weekly workouts, you may want to consider “cross-training.” Read More
Is a Fixed Mindset Holding You Back from Better Fitness After 50?
In my former career, I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Carol Dweck, professor of psychology at Stanford University and author of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Read More
Is Living in a Retirement Community Right for You? Here’s How to Find Out!
A few years ago, I began thinking about how I would choose to live if I could live any way that I wanted to. Read More
My Super Easy (Under $15) Summer Makeup for Older Women Tutorial (Featuring CYO)
One of the most common myths that surround women over 60 is that makeup is no longer a part of our lives nor do we still have the desire to look as good as we feel.
This misconception is one that makes some women our age balk at the idea of visiting beauty and skin care stores. Do not let foolish ideas such as these keep you from doing what you want! Read More
The “Commons Way” of Living Can Help Us Adjust to Changing Times
I was reading about the role of the “commons” around the world when I learned that Canada is warming up at twice the speed of other countries, and the Arctic is warming up three times faster. Read More
3 Fashion Over 50 Challenges We All Face (Plus 2 We Only Imagine)
Contrary to popular myths, mature women today DO care about what they look like, style, fashion, and makeup. We care about our appearance every bit as much as younger women do, perhaps even more so! Read More
7 Priceless Tips for Retiring Abroad (#2 Could Save Your Sanity!)
International moving is not for sissies! It’s a jolt to every cell in your body. I know – I just did a reverse commute! Read More