How to Match Your Service Choices with Your Higher Purpose
Most people want to live happy, productive lives. One way to create a life worth living is to share your joy and passion with others, through service. Studies have shown that giving back contributes to better health. Volunteering…
Read More5 Secret Weapons That Older Entrepreneurs Have and How to Use Them
The obvious strength that older entrepreneurs bring to the business table is the stash of skills and knowledge acquired and built up over a 40-year career. But what are the secret weapons…
Read MoreAn Ode to Dogs on National Dog Day
National Dog Day is celebrated each year on August 26. The buoyancy our furry friends provide is balm for our Covid-weary spirits. Pets made great companions during the throes of the pandemic. I experienced separation anxiety when we felt…
Read MoreThe Quiet Power of Being an Introvert After 60
Must you be pushy to succeed as a woman over 60? Books and articles on becoming successful often emphasize personality over character. They urge natural introverts to become more like extroverts. Au contraire!
Read MoreHow to Recover from a Crushing Setback After 60
What is it that makes children overflow with confidence in their ability to do whatever it is they imagine? When did we replace our confidence with insecurity? How do we get back our confidence as we age through life and living?
Read MoreWhat’s the Meaning of Legacy When You Hit 60? (Hint: It’s Not a Resume)
As a stay-at-home mom, I used to dread meeting new people at social events. After initial pleasantries, so often the exchange would come to an awkward, grinding halt when they asked me…
Read More5 Reasons Why It’s So Difficult to Redesign Your Life After 60 – and How to Conquer Them!
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…
Read MoreAre You Emotionally Ready for Retirement? 5 Tips to Prepare You for Life After Work
“Retirement” is a hot topic. Data shows that Baby Boomers exited their jobs in greater numbers in 2020 than in 2019 with the pandemic being a contributing factor to this exodus. Retirement is changing the face of the work force…
Read MoreHow I Learned to Practice Patience as a Caregiver
I’m not a patient woman by nature. I’ve never gone slowly and carefully into things but run full bore ahead. One of my mottos is, “If all else fails, read the directions.” When I start something new, I want to go to the last chapter first…
Read MoreHow to Plan Your Elderly Care if You Don’t Have Children or a Spouse
One question that many people ask themselves as they get a little older is, “Who will care for me when I’m old?” People with children do not want to be a burden – and they didn’t have a family for the sake of being taken care…
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