Empowerment

One of the wisest things I heard as a young woman was that “you can do it all, just not all at once.” I know this from experience. I was trying to do it all: be a professional, a mother, and an activist for social causes. I learned that I could, but over many years! Some may recall the 1968…

In the United States, we recently honored women leaders during Women’s History Month. It is an annual celebration of the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. It is celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom…

I ran on Sunday, strength trained on Monday, and when my alarm went off to wake up for ballet class on Wednesday, my body rebelled.
Age is just a number, or so we are meant to believe. Well, I prefer the number 30. When I was 30, I could walk into a room and remember…

Women’s History Month is an annual celebration of the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. It is celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia and during October in Canada. Although always noteworthy…

Core values are fundamental beliefs that serve as guiding principles in life. They shape decisions, actions, and perceptions of yourself and the world. As important as they are to a higher quality of life after 60, most people have not fully defined their values at this stage of life…

Throughout life, each of us faces challenges about feeling loved, happy, and fulfilled. Perhaps no challenge is more prevalent for those of us over 60 than the feeling of not being enough. There are a host of reasons we may feel we are not enough as we age…

Thirteen years ago – when she was 65 years old – Barbara Pagano stumbled on a longevity website. She plugged in her basic health information, along with her family’s diseases and history, and pressed submit. What popped up on the screen was her proposed…

“I’m sorry for being here.” It is the ultimate statement of disempowerment; to apologize for not meeting society’s or someone’s expectations. Trouble is, society’s expectations are whack-a-doodle.
Specifically, everywhere I turn, older women…

Not too long ago, I was having an issue with my computer (I’m sure you can relate), and my immediate thought was to ask a man sitting at an adjacent table for help. So, I did. He stood over my shoulder trying to decipher the issue, but to no avail, and he went on his manly way…

Do you ever find yourself saying yes to things you don’t want to do, just to keep the peace? Do you bend over backward to avoid disappointing others, even if it means disappointing yourself? If so, welcome to the Good Girl Box – a cozy yet suffocating space built from years…