Far from being selfish or narcissistic, self-love refocuses and renews your spirit, granting you an unlimited reservoir of energy and vitality to create the lifestyle that suits you. But due to public misconceptions about self-love, many people see it as impractical…
Read MoreI’m back. Four months, three different countries, and one retreat later, and I’ve finally returned to the not-so-sunny British Isles. A lot has changed since I left in January. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same for the weather. However, I sit here looking out the window as a very different person…
Read MoreIn our many conversations with women over 60 over the past few years, one theme has quietly surfaced again and again. Many expected life to become more stable with age. Instead, some describe feeling as though the world is speeding up around them in ways they did not fully anticipate…
Read MoreThe moment we crossed the Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge onto South Padre Island on the Texas Gulf Coast, everything shifted. The air felt softer, the horizon wider, and the pace a whole lot slower. We, and our 7-year-old grandson, Aaron, had…
Read MoreYou’re doing the same things you’ve always done. Eating reasonably well. Getting your walks in. Trying to keep portions in check. And the scale is doing the opposite of what you’d expect. So you land on the most logical explanation available: “My metabolism must be broken.”
Read MoreThere is something delightfully ironic about commencement speeches. At the exact moment people are least interested in sitting still and listening, some notable steps up to a podium and delivers a carefully crafted sermon about life, purpose, resilience, and possibility…
Read MoreWhen divorce is mixed with other transitions in your life like retirement or taking care of an ailing parent, it’s tempting to never want to leave the house. Although feeling overwhelmed and confused during divorce is normal, avoiding these common boomer…
Read MoreLast Thursday night, I found myself at a hotel bar at 10pm. I was very proud of myself for staying up so late. I know, I know – retirement means I don’t have to get up early. But the truth is, I’m an early-to-bed kind of person. I was out with my cousin, who was visiting…
Read MoreDo you feel like flying feels different now from how it did years ago? You’re not alone! Airports are busier than ever, flights feel crammed, and seats are definitely tighter. The whole experience can be more tiring than it used to be. If you’re like me, buying the cheapest ticket I can find…
Read MoreThe third act of your life isn’t about becoming someone new – it’s about becoming thoroughly and unapologetically yourself. Who do you need to impress? No one. Whose approval do you need? Nobody’s. Whose happiness is your responsibility? Yours. Just yours…
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