Lifestyle

When I was younger I kind of liked the idea of being a little old lady. Sitting by the fireside knitting with my cat snuggled on my lap, wearing my purple hat when out shopping with my rickety old-lady trolley. Having family pop round offering to do little chores or tasks. It all seemed quite blissful. Only…

Let’s talk about anticipation – that delicious, tingly, butterflies-in-your-stomach feeling we used to get before Christmas morning, prom night, or the first day of summer break. Remember that? The way your whole body hummed because something good was coming?

Many women feel a quiet kind of grief after turning 60. It’s not always about losing someone, a job, or a big event. Often, it comes from missing the life once pictured. In a world of curated social media feeds, it’s easy to feel like the only one mourning a “perfect” future that didn’t arrive…

When I got divorced, I bought my first power drill. I actually cried when I left the DIY store, realizing all the things that I would now have to do for myself. It was time to start depending on myself. The same was true when it came to my computer. For years, I had relied on other people to handle technical tasks. If there was a problem with my computer, my “troubleshooting” consisted of turning it off and on again, tapping it on the top, closing any open programs, and finally calling my husband to help. Something had to change.

“Purpose? I never want another purpose,” a recent retiree told me. “I’ve had enough.” We both laughed. After some conversation, she said she was open to a different word – meaning. Can you feel the difference? For many of us, the notion of purpose feels restrictive and full of obligation for good reasons…

Somewhere along the way, society decided that women of a certain age are supposed to be serious. As if we had our fun decades ago. As if the moment we hit 40, 50, 60, we traded in our joy for orthopedic shoes and quiet hobbies. Well… no. Absolutely not…

Embarking on the journey of personal development is a transformative endeavour. You might just find it holds the key to unlocking your true potential. However, the path to personal growth is not serendipitous. It has to be thoughtfully planned and then followed in a diligent but flexible way. Personal development…

In recent years, reports of financial scams have increased dramatically. What once may have looked like an obvious attempt at fraud has evolved into something far more convincing – and far more difficult to detect. We hear about these schemes…

Many women over 60 tell us something similar. Nothing dramatic happened, yet life feels different. Days feel quieter. Routines have shifted. The roles that once filled the calendar now take up less space. This kind of change is easy to overlook. However, it can still feel deeply personal…

At some point in our lives, many women begin to feel smaller. Not physically, but emotionally, energetically, and internally. You may notice it in subtle ways. You hesitate before speaking. You second-guess your opinions. You defer to others, even when you know better. Over time, confidence erodes, and a quiet voice inside says…