What Is Happiness Based On? The Results of a Lifelong Study
If you read the book, The Good Life, you will be amazed at the conclusion of an 85-year study by Harvard University. It simply states this: talk to people! The study began in 1938, chauvinistically involving a large group of Harvard educated men and young Boston boys from disadvantaged families. It grew to include their children, […]
Read MoreYour Memory Is Better Than You Think (Part Two)
Sometimes our worries will take us to the worst place. Even though such worries may be based on assumptions that don’t hold up when we look at them closely. I started this discussion in my most recent post, Your Memory Иs Better Than You Think, Part One…
Read MoreSign Up to Show Up: How to Torture Yourself into Change (And Have Fun in the Process)
My mantra when I was a manager at an internet company was: Embrace constant positive change. I used to relay that to my staff all the time. It came from a tech guru I admired, and considering the fast pace of the work we were doing…
Read MoreDo Our Personality Profiles Change as We Age into Our 60s, 70s, 80s, and Beyond?
I confess to a fascination with psychological studies of personality traits. I don’t think there is a personality inventory I haven’t taken. I like them so much I developed one of my own with the help of my social psychologist husband…
Read MoreAre You a Failed Retiree? Check Out These 5 Fun and Profitable Business Ideas
Oh, blissful retirement! Is it a reality or is it a myth? You planned it all out – endless vacations, hobbies you finally have time for, and no alarms ringing at the crack of dawn. And voila! You finally retire! But instead of relaxation and joy, you find restlessness…
Read MoreTraveling Solo in Mexico as an Older Woman
Mexico is not only Cancun, tacos, and margaritas on the beach. It is an immensely diverse country with palm-lined beaches, pine-covered mountains, magical towns (yes, they are called “Pueblos Magicos”), and also ultra-modern cities..
Read More10 Places to Look for Scholarships for Women Over 50
Many older women would love to go back to school but are held back by the potential cost. Fortunately, it is still possible to find scholarships for women over 50. I hope that these resources help you to make all of your educational dreams…
Read MoreFriendship Goals and Why They Matter
Social isolation is defined as the lack of relationships with others and little to no social support or contact. Loneliness, on the other hand, shows itself as feeling alone or disconnected from others even if you aren’t alone. It can feel like you lack deep…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Be Alone and Lonely No More
“Social Connectivity” is science-language for a simple and obvious experience, that of connecting with others. We humans are, like it or not, fundamentally social creatures. Even introverts, such as myself, need to interact with others…
Read MoreWant to Teach English as a Foreign Language? TEFL, CELTA, and DELTA Explained
Do you want a job that will let you travel the world and meet new people? Teaching English as a second language is a great way to see the world and discover new cultures. I had a complete reset about seven years ago and decided that I wanted…
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