First Impressions – How Important Are They for You?
‘First Impressions’ is a hot topic if Google Search or the number of results on Amazon.com is anything to go by. The information online and in books, as we would expect, is aimed largely at those under the spotlight, those who feel the need to make a good…
Read MoreA Recipe for Radically Reinventing Yourself in Midlife
Are you in the market for a seismic shake-up that re-calibrates you from the inside out? Something more lasting than a new purse, a different hair color, the latest raw food or green juice diet? About the time we reach our fifties, awareness shifts…
Read MoreWhy I Enjoy the Opera Theatre of St. Louis
My family is from St. Louis, so a nice road trip from Chicago to St. Louis (five hours with one potty stop) was in the cards for my opera friend, Betsy, and me. Opera Theater of St. Louis is known for excellent productions, many of them commissioned premiers…
Read MoreEmbracing Your 3rd Act: Cultivating a Positive Mindset for a Fulfilling Life after 70
Entering your 70s, your 3rd act, is a milestone worth celebrating. It’s a time to reflect on a life well-lived and embrace the joys of aging. To make the most of this chapter of your life, it’s important to cultivate a positive mindset. Just turning 70 myself…
Read MoreLetting Go as a Mom of Grown Children: Is There Ever a Time When Detachment Is a Healthy Idea?
When I think of detachment, I think of a husband unlovingly detached from his wife, or a depressed mother who is detached and uninvolved with her child. In these contexts, detachment occurs in unhealthy relationships. Indeed, the ‘problem’…
Read MoreHas Your Neon Faded to Neutral? Why So Many Women Are Feeling Invisible in Their Own Lives
Let’s be honest – you’ve been the one keeping things running smoothly in the lives of your family for years. You’ve been partner, parent, taxi, cook, housekeeper, the only one who can keep the calendar, and likely in charge of food procurement…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Take Part in Your Own Happiness
I remember years ago talking to my husband about how when certain events would happen, we would be happier. This included life events like his pay raise, paying off our bills, getting pregnant, then looked ahead to when our kids started school…
Read More7 Yoga Retreats for Women Over 50
Yoga centers are dedicated to cultivating the ancient practice of yoga, providing a sanctuary where practitioners can deepen their understanding, refine their techniques, and connect with their inner selves. With experienced instructors…
Read More5 Powerful Reasons Older Adults Should Teach
How easy it is to forget that taking a class is a leap of faith. No doubt you have to be a keen artist to attend a workshop. It takes a commitment in time and money. Yet we often believe that is all it takes. But it is the courage part…
Read MoreTwo Things to Stop Saying as a Woman Over 60
Do you ever notice your own self-talk (inner voice) about growing older? At its best, self-talk is a cheerleader, spurring us on to try new experiences. At its worst, it’s a harsh inner critic. Let’s face it, there’s so much ill-ease about aging out there…
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