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Empowerment

Women over 50 need encouragement to feel empowered to live a great life. Here you will find articles that will help you on the road to self-empowerment.

2 years ago

Are You Shifting Your Gears of Faith in Reverse?

For me, faith is the vehicle that transports me to my dream – a positive, forward-moving vibe. But did you know that faith can also be shifted in reverse? In other words, faith can be mobilized to promote fear and doubt, without you realizing it…

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2 years ago

10 Steps to Overcome Shame After 60

Do you know what the #1 obstacle is to having your dreams, desires, and goals fulfilled after 60? The stigma of shame and blame. Without being aware of how shame and blame influence your choices in life, it is common to feel perpetually stuck…

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2 years ago

Opening Yourself Up to Try New Things

Have you ever wanted to try something new, only to find yourself stuck in a rut?
Opening yourself up to try different things can lead to discovering new passions, new relationships, and build confidence to expand your horizons. As exciting as all of this may sound…

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2 years ago

What Is Self-Motivation and How Do I Get More of It?

I used to get so much done before my retirement. I was motivated and full of energy. I would get up each day and really get going. This is not who I see in the mirror now – what happened to me? Well, a lot of things happened. And probably quite quickly…

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2 years ago

Loving Your Body After 60 (+VIDEO)

As we age, our bodies undergo natural changes. In fact, change is an immutable law of nature. With something so integral and natural to our life as change, why do so many women have difficulty loving their body as they age?

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2 years ago

Why a Lack of Resilience May Be the Real Reason for Your Money Problems

Sometimes money problems are not really about the money. If we could just focus on our money obstacles, we’d all be just fine! “I just need to get my act together” and “I just need to make more money” are things I hear frequently from financial coaching…

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2 years ago

Don’t Let Fear Keep You from Embracing Life – Part 3

Have you ever considered doing something that sounded fun or interesting, but it just made you feel too anxious? This is part 3 of a three-article series about common ways we hold ourselves back from living the life we truly desire…

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2 years ago

How to Deal with Loneliness and Rejection in Later Life: A Guide to Rediscovering Your Strength and Confidence

It starts as just another typical morning. After completing your regular daily chores, you sit down to enjoy your customary cup of coffee alongside your husband of 45 years. Suddenly, out of nowhere, he drops a bombshell. He turns to you and announces…

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2 years ago

Rediscovering Self-Love as a Woman Over 60

Self-love is a concept that is often associated with youth and personal growth journeys. However, self-love can begin at any stage in life, including in our later years. In fact, rediscovering self-love (or cultivating it for the first time) after 60 can be a powerful…

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2 years ago

Daring Greatly: 6 Inspirations to Uplift Yourself from a “Bad Hair Day” or Unpleasant Encounters

Today, I had a metaphorical “bad hair day”: an unpleasant encounter with a disrespectful person who tried to rip me off. While dealing with anger and disbelief, and trying to restore my peace of mind, powerful words by Theodore Roosevelt came to my mind…

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