Once you reach a certain age, it’s easy to accept yourself as you are and settle into familiar rhythms and habits about what you enjoy, dislike, or see yourself pursuing. Breaking habits become difficult, and seeing yourself differently - a stranger from the "you" of the last several decades - can be challenging, and erode your confidence if you allow it to. But, you … [Read more...]
Why Being Adaptable Will Get You Through Life’s Biggest Challenges
We all go through hard times and as a Baby Boomer you’ve probably experienced a challenge or two during your lifetime. The thing is, not everyone navigates them the same way. Some people let their difficulties get the best of them and sink into depression or even suicide. Others go into panic-mode and become physically ill. But there are also those who are good at being … [Read more...]
How the Law of Attraction Can Help You to Achieve Your Goals
What is the law of attraction exactly? Most of us have heard of it but what does it actually state? In fact, it is an immensely simplistic viewpoint that holds that we attract into our lives that which we feel most strongly about and choose to focus on. For example, if you are quite a negative person – someone who views the world from a glass half empty perspective – … [Read more...]
Top 10 Things I Learned in Retirement Lifestyle Creation
My retirement was highly anticipated and poorly prepared. I had done due diligence on the financial side of things, but I had just vague assumptions about what life would be like if I didn’t have to work every day. I was a Type-A, critical-thinking workaholic. I had no hobbies, no exercise program, and few friend connections outside of my work relationships. I was too busy … [Read more...]
How to Pursue a Career After 50: Challenges and Opportunities
It can be a daunting prospect for women over 50 to pursue a career or start over at this stage of their lives. Life often seems steeped against you. Women face the double prejudice of ageism and sexism. As a result, women are disadvantaged by things they cannot control, such as the effects of aging. Women are more disadvantaged by ageism than men. Research shows that … [Read more...]
