Reinventing Yourself

I know, it’s not easy starting over later in life, especially if it wasn’t what you had planned, or you have had an unexpected setback. It may even feel like the end of the world. I get it. After my marriage of more than 30 years collapsed…

Have you ever come to a point in your life where you feel something has to change and yet you don’t have a clue where to begin? It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the enormity of it all. This is especially true when you’re convinced…

You are often faced with deciding whether what you’ve got is good enough. Does nothing less than perfection satisfy you? Do you only give yourself permission to act when all the stars are aligned? This could be in business, romance…

Change can be daunting – and it can happen when we want it to or when we least expect it. But one thing that remains constant is that change is inevitable. It can be difficult to accept change because it can force us outside of our comfort zone…

In my work with women who are looking to redefine in some way on this side of 50, time (or lack thereof) is seemingly the number one barrier standing in their way. But, as we dig further, in most cases, time is not the real issue…

We all want to live lives of meaning. We want to find a purpose for our days and feel fulfilled in knowing we give something to the world. We also want to enjoy our time and enjoy the fruit of the labors…

At each stage of our lifespan we are presented with the opportunity to change. These changes are different for each of us, and as we grow older, change is often accompanied by loss. Some of that loss is concrete, like the death…

Do you find it easier to sit on the perch, viewing and interacting with the world through the safety of your cage? Is it easier for you to nest within your comfort zone or tolerate your discomfort rather than taking a reasonable risk…

It’s that time of year again. The time when I begin to feel a bit restless and in need of a change. I don’t feel stuck, just a little less interested in my usual routine. Time passes so quickly that I forget to stop and reassess where I want to be…

For myself and so many of the women in my community, the most verbalized barrier that stands in our way is a perceived lack of time in each day. Many of us are still working. We are often caring for our own aging parents and helping with grandchildren…