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Inspiration

Sometimes we need a little inspiration to get more from life after 60. Let's explore the lives and stories of inspirational women who have changed the world.

2 years ago

8 Top-Rated Free Online Classes for Women Over 50

We often hear that we are never too old to learn something new. It has never been easier to learn new things than it is now. The internet has opened the doors to new ways of learning and I’m here for it. Now, all I need is to find the time to take all…

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2 years ago

Can We Bloom Again in Our 70s?

This morning, I walked out onto my lovely balcony garden with its potted plants and herbs alongside some colourful patio furniture. This small seating area with its stellar views has been my happy place during the hot summer months, and I’ve enjoyed many morning…

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2 years ago

Curiosity: Keeping Life Interesting

Curiosity is one of the most powerful traits we can nurture, and it enriches our lives in countless ways. It’s that never-ending thirst for knowledge, the drive to understand more deeply, and the spark that keeps life interesting…

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2 years ago

Finding Our Hidden Treasure

The New York Times headline hit its mark: “Painting Found in a Maine Attic Sells for $1.4 Million.” Thoroughly hooked by that one line, I eagerly read about Portrait of a Girl, believed to have been painted by Rembrandt, which could be worth…

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2 years ago

5 Autumn Rituals to Celebrate the Changing of the Seasons (Plus, My Apple Butter Recipe)

I love the changing of the seasons. Don’t you? This time of year I get to pull out my flannel shirts and thick socks, which after a summer of bare shoulders and toes feels cozy and warm. As the weather cools down, I delight in the autumn rituals…

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2 years ago

Forget Time and Money! What Do We Really Need More of After 60?

Other than time or money, what do I need more of? The question sat like a tired dog on the page. “I have everything I need and want,” was my self-satisfied answer. But a nagging little rain cloud tugged at my conscience. I always know…

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2 years ago

Want to Enjoy a New Year This Fall? Let Nothing Stop You from Writing Your Resolutions Now!

How wacky am I, right? Implying that September is the beginning of the new year. Follow me here: I think it is an even better time to make plans for productivity than the real start of the new year. Let me explain…

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2 years ago

Spending Thoughts: Do You Prefer to Have, Or to Do?

Most of us have a certain amount of disposable income that we need to decide how, and where, to spend. There are always a million things to spend your money on, but basically, it comes down to two things. Do you want to have things…

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2 years ago

Intent vs. Interpretation: Navigating Communication in the Age of Misunderstanding

In a world brimming with instant connectivity and endless streams of information, communication has never been more effortless or, paradoxically, more prone to misunderstanding. As a life coach, I frequently observe the fallout…

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2 years ago

Style Should Be Easy at Any Age!

Growing into my wisdom each year, I have noticed the desire for ease and simplicity. It wasn’t always like this. I spent many years wasting my energy and time worrying about things that I couldn’t control and really didn’t matter…

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