Empowerment

Is it possible that the best way to accelerate your dream lifestyle into reality is to slow down your current lifestyle? If so, how would you do this? The answer is simple: inner reflection. Inner reflection is where you can not only silence lingering fears or doubts about life after 60…

Oh, the “V” word is clever. It whispers, “Their fault.” And saves pain and bruises to hold in your vault. It catalogs injuries, polishes blame, Hands you a banner emblazoned with shame. It points out the villains, rehashing their crimes, And tells the same story, time after time.

A woman over 60 wrote to me not long ago. She had written something for a friend who was leaving for another job. It wasn’t dramatic or elaborate. It was simply honest – an expression of how much she had valued the friendship, how much she would miss her, and how hard it felt to say goodbye…

One of the most powerful tools for visualizing your dream life is a Visualization Sanctuary. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most neglected and overlooked areas for creating your dream lifestyle after 60. Last summer I was having dinner at a friend’s…

What do you think is the #1 obstacle to visualizing and living your dream lifestyle after 60? If you said a Fixed Mindset, you would be correct. Dr. Carol Dweck, who is a world-renowned Stanford psychologist and Growth Mindset Pioneer had this to say about the kind of mindset required for positive…

Do you ever feel like the universe, or God, or whatever your belief, is trying to tell you something? I’m having that moment right now. First, I listened to a podcast by Dr. Leaf about 5 steps to align your conscious mind with your subconscious mind. Then I had lunch with friends and part of our discussion…

Have you ever found yourself trying to visualize a more vibrant lifestyle, only to frustratingly stop because it feels untrue, impossible, and downright crazy? If you can relate, you have unknowingly resisted the heart and soul of visualization…

For much of my life, I believed confidence meant keeping my emotions in check. Stay calm. Don’t let them see you sweat. Push through. Many women of our generation were taught this early on. We learned to be capable, composed, and reliable – often at the expense of our inner lives…

Remember those “Choose Your Own Adventure” ® books by Chooseco? What if we looked at our post-fulltime life like that? After all, there are phases to retirement – from honeymoon to disenchantment to reorientation. Sometimes, there is no honeymoon…

Assertiveness training for women over 60 isn’t about becoming forceful or confrontational. It’s about reclaiming your voice, honoring your needs, and communicating with confidence and kindness. It’s about bringing your “A-game” to medical appointments, family conversation, or other everyday interactions…