Reinventing Yourself

As the trees let go of their leaves each fall, nature reminds us that release is a necessary part of renewal. There’s beauty in that gentle shedding, in allowing what’s no longer needed to fall away, making room for what’s next. For many women in their 60s and beyond, one…

Are you in the market for a seismic shake-up that re-calibrates you from the inside out? Something more lasting than a new purse, a different hair color, the latest raw food or green juice diet? About the time we reach our fifties, awareness shifts…

When was the last time you trusted your gut – and it turned out right? Maybe it was choosing a new recipe that became a family favorite. Or deciding to take that trip you’d been putting off, only to make the best memories. That’s the magic of trust. It’s not some grand…

I’ve interviewed dozens of women who are more than 75 years young. I’ve spoken to interesting, active, engaged, and curious souls to determine their secret sauce. What are their thoughts on successful aging?
Their responses surprised me. Interviewees consistently reported…

Midlife is like stepping over the proverbial line in the sand. By the time you’ve hit your 50s and 60s, you’ve lived through career shifts, heartbreaks, child-rearing, menopause, identity changes, and probably a few moments of thinking, “Is this it?” But here’s a big truth…

The first thing I know for sure is there is only one way you can fail and that’s if you believe you don’t deserve to win. The second thing I know for sure is that positive thoughts require energy and negative thoughts require no effort at all. There is a myriad of reasons why a woman…

“Be yourself, everyone else is already taken”. I have this quote on a pillow at my entryway, it’s a great way to remind myself that I need to be true to me. I should not be ‘doing’ what others expect me to, unless it’s what I want to do!

I wrote a book as a way to explore the map of reinvention. Do you want to explore new directions? Is it scary? Of course. But why not try? Dream, examine patterns, be open to magic. Your anxiety can be tamed. As you lean into this exciting path, you can and will succeed…

Remember the little girl who used to run barefoot through the grass, chasing fireflies without a care in the world? Or the young woman who dreamed big, laughed often, and wasn’t afraid to say yes to adventures? Somewhere along the way, between juggling responsibilities…

No matter how old we are, it’s always exciting to have something to look forward to. Working, enjoying retirement, or a little of both. Anticipation is a lovely thing. Every year, I set major goals…