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11 months ago

3 Ways to Answer the Question “What’s Next?” in Life After 60

Have you thought about what you want to do with the rest of your life? Do you ask yourself, “What’s next?” or, “What’s left?” It can be a challenge to think about what you want to do. However, answering the question of “what’s next”…

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11 months ago

Do You Worry to Protect Yourself from Bad Things Happening?

Do you know that this is a real type of worry and that there is an actual name for it? Most importantly, do you know you’re not alone in feeling this way? Back to that in a moment. I’m going to share something with you that is very personal. Why? Because I believe that which is personal…

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11 months ago

Personal Branding After 60: Aligning Your Story with What Matters Now

For many women over 60, life feels like a fresh page. After decades of giving to family, careers, and community, it’s common to ask, “What do I want now?” This question isn’t selfish – it’s powerful. It’s the starting point for personal branding after 60. Unlike traditional…

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11 months ago

Trusting Yourself Again: How to Stop Searching for the ‘Secret’ and Start Listening to Yourself

I used to be the poster child for chasing the next big thing. A new diet? I was in. A shiny new personal development program? Sign me up. A new way to organize your home? Done. Time management will solve all your problems? Here’s my money…

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11 months ago

How to Overcome Martyr Syndrome as Women Over 60

Women over 60 often find themselves shouldering a disproportionate weight of familial and societal expectations. As a result, many find themselves struggling with a similar, quiet issue: martyr syndrome. Today’s article delves into the unique challenges…

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11 months ago

The Strength in Asking for Help

It’s amazing how many Chicken Soup for the Soul stories I read from people who have trouble accepting help from their friends and families. Sometimes these strong people resist letting friends and family provide them with clearly needed assistance…

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11 months ago

Think You Are Writing Your Final Chapter? – Think Again

Have you ever heard of “longevity literacy?” I certainly had not. This new-to-me term is associated with how well we predict how long we are going to live. From a study about this topic, I learned that over half of us underestimate how long we will live! The study focused…

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11 months ago

The Power of the Word “No” for Women Over 50

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…

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11 months ago

5 Ways That Connecting with Other People Keeps Us Strong and Positive in Our 60s

One of the things I’ve noticed about getting older is my tendency to try and keep things neat and predictable. I often long for a life that requires few changes and gives me plenty of time to control my own environment…

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11 months ago

5 Reasons Why You Need to Tell Your Stories Now that You’re 60

When we enter the golden age beyond 60, we start to think about matters that didn’t concern us before. Like leaving a legacy and sharing our stories. Have you thought about it?

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