Anticipation: The Bright Side of Looking Forward
I’ve been thinking a lot about anticipation lately. That feeling of looking forward to something just around the corner. A visit with friends, a trip, a change of season, even the first coffee of the morning. Anticipation is what pulls us into the future with curiosity and purpose…
Read MoreThe Rescue-and-Regret Cycle: Why You Keep Getting Pulled Back In
You promised yourself it wouldn’t happen again. You’d stop answering those late-night calls. You’d quit sending money you don’t have. You’d stop fixing problems that aren’t yours to fix. But then, the voice on the other end trembles – your adult child’s, or maybe your ex’s…
Read MoreUnveiling the 8 Root Causes of Emotional Eating
Emotional eating is a complex behavior that often stems from underlying emotional, psychological, and environmental factors. It develops gradually, influenced by a variety of factors. Understanding the root causes of emotional eating…
Read MoreDo You Breathe the Correct Way?
One of the most significant functions I check with new clients is their breathing patterns. As a result, I often find people take short, shallow breaths. They may also hold their breath when performing a strenuous task. There are many…
Read MoreBreast Cancer Awareness Month and Writing
October is breast cancer awareness month and a reminder to have our mammograms. If you’re unfortunate enough to brush up with breast cancer, you hopefully have a great support system. During the course of my two breast cancer journeys, writing has always been my panacea…
Read MoreWhen Overthinking Leads to Doing Nothing After 50
Although many of us women after 50 continue to juggle life’s roles and are content doing so, we find ourselves reflecting on what we might want to do for ourselves as we move forward in our next phase of life. All of the women with whom I work, have expressed…
Read MoreDepression in Women Over 50: Restoring Your Life Force Naturally
Depression affects millions of women worldwide, but it takes on unique dimensions as we age. Women over 50 are at particular risk, with hormonal shifts, life transitions, and even physical changes in the body contributing to low mood and loss of vitality. The World Health…
Read MoreSilver Hair, Don’t Care: How to Pack for Your Epic Road Trip
When a trip involves multiple destinations, many vacationers choose a cruise to eliminate the need to unpack and pack at every stop. I know it’s something I consider when planning. However, if you’re contemplating a multi-stop vacation, like the weeklong Nova Scotia road trip…
Read More6 Powerful Ways to Communicate Without Saying Anything
One of the most powerful methods of communicating with one another is a through non-verbal language. Whether you’re at a networking event, meeting with a recruiter or in a critically important interview, it’s important that your body…
Read More3 Retirement Myths Busted – Does Reinvention After 60 Still Matter?
Chances are you’ve spent more time planning the financial side of retirement than imagining what you want your life to feel like in this next chapter. And while that’s understandable, it’s also where many women get stuck. If you’ve been feeling both excited and uncertain…
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