The Importance of Establishing Boundaries After 60
I recently found myself in a position where, at the age of 62, I have begun to establish and actually stick with some boundaries. This came with a complete mindset change – I wasn’t just paying lip service to this idea – it felt very different in my brain…
Read MoreMother of the Groom Outfits for Over 60s
As love unfolds and wedding bells chime, the role of the mother of the groom takes center stage in celebrating the union of two souls. For the radiant matriarchs navigating this joyous occasion beyond the milestone age of 60, the quest for the perfect…
Read MoreDon’t Relinquish Your Perfectionist Tendencies – Establish New Standards Instead!
How many times have you been admonished to release your perfectionist tendencies? I’ve often taken this advice to heart, and with pride, declared, “Today, I’m relinquishing my perfectionist queen crown forever!”
Read MoreHow Is Dating a High-Quality Man Different in Your Feminine Energy
Life has been busy for me. I’m launching my new coaching program at Date Great Guys, my mom is moving into assisted living, and I met a super wonderful high-quality man who is so much fun to spend time with…
Read More6 Ways to Advocate for Seniors and Provide Support During a Hospital Stay
A stay in the hospital can be confusing, scary and painful. When an older adult is seriously ill, or after a medical emergency, they need extra support during their hospital stay…
Read MoreWhy Friendship Matters More Than Ever: The Case for Face to Face Friendship After 60
A circle of friends can provide support and encouragement, a sounding board and a sense of security which emboldens us to try new experiences. All of this is especially important if we are in our 60s and solo. Yet good friends can be hard…
Read MoreTop 10 Destinations for Skip-Gen Travel in 2024
In an age where travel is not just about reaching a destination but about creating meaningful experiences, skip-gen travel has emerged as a popular trend. Skip-gen travel refers to trips where grandparents take their grandchildren on vacation…
Read MoreNavigating the Emotional Terrain of Estrangement: A Mother’s Journey
As women over 60, we stand on the precipice of a remarkable phase in life, where the relationships we’ve cultivated with our adult children deepen with each passing year. Motherhood, a journey that began with cradling newborns and comforting…
Read More4 Natural Movements to Improve Posture and Feel Stronger
Everyone has heard that we all need exercise to prevent serious illnesses like heart disease and stroke. But even with the best of intentions it’s not easy to carve out the time for it. What if there was a different approach to staying healthy…
Read MoreWhy It’s Important to Listen to Our Intuition as We Get Older and Wiser
What now seems like a lifetime ago, I was a volunteer for a homeless shelter located in a questionable area in downtown Portland, Oregon. Recognizing the possibility that I could get robbed, it was my naïve habit to put my purse in the trunk…
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