Who Are You? Your Thoughtful Answer May Support Your Higher Purpose
Have you been wondering how you’re supposed to show up at this critical stage of your life? Aligning your essence with your mission may be a good place to start because your passions and purpose in life are inextricably tethered…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Night Eating After 60
One issue with which many of my clients struggle is eating at night, after they have had dinner. I hear things like: “My husband and I watch TV and snack after dinner.” “I feel mildly hungry around 9-ish, and am afraid that if I don’t eat…
Read MoreWeird Barbie and My Orange Corduroy Pants
While my clothes’ choices might not get me a slot as a contestant on Golden Bachelor, old age has freed me from dressing and trying to look like Barbie, the archetype that haunted my teenage years in the 1970s when models on Seventeen magazine…
Read MoreDo Not Fear the Autumn of Your Life
What do you like about autumn? I have recently realized that autumn is one of the best seasons of the year. The weather is still warm… even as the cold begins to creep in. The leaves change color. Near my house there are spectacular…
Read MoreAre You Nostalgic or Depressed as You Retire from Work?
During times of transition, feelings of nostalgia are pronounced. We yearn for what was. Bonding with colleagues at work. Evenings at the pub with good friends. Precious, fleeting moments with children and family. It’s easy to indulge in a whirlpool of remembering when…
Read MoreStop Wishing and Start Doing: A Vulnerable Guide to Achieving Your Wildest Dreams
Have you ever thought, “I wish I could do that?” Write a novel, start a business or a charity, run a marathon, or live in a foreign country for a year? Have you ever longed to create something beautiful, pursue a calling, or have a difficult but necessary…
Read MoreHandling Relationship Disappointment in Our 60s
I am very much a woman who follows her gut instincts and goes by the belief that first impressions are lasting impressions. So, when I form a positive opinion about somebody that proves to be wrong, I actually disbelieve myself – until I am ready to accept…
Read MoreFall/Winter 2023/24 Fashion for Women Over 60
In a world where the pursuit of youth often takes center stage, there’s something truly remarkable about the style and grace that come with age. Women over 60 have a wealth of experience, wisdom, and self-assuredness…
Read MoreWhich Way Should I Swipe? What To Consider When You’re Dating After 60
Most women never thought they’d be in their 60s and hitting the dating scene. But life has a way of throwing you curve balls and dating in your 60s (or 70s, or even 80s) can certainly be one of them. If the last time you “dated” was 30 years ago or more…
Read MoreNavigating the Years Before Retirement: 5 Tips for Staying Focused, Relevant, and Sane
Retirement is a significant milestone in life; a time to reap the rewards of your hard work and embark on new adventures. But for women over 60, who are just a couple of years away from retirement, it can be challenging to stay focused…
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