Do you ever feel like you didn’t reach your full potential in life or maybe had a few successes but didn’t hit it out of the ballpark? As we age, we begin to think of what we could have done to achieve success. It’s never too late to make a difference and just because you are older doesn't mean you are relegated to working as a greeter at Walmart. Just look at Norman Lear … [Read more...]
How to Build Confidence and Self-Esteem as You Grow Older
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 don't … [Read more...]
Do You Feel Your Life Half Empty or Half Full as You Age?
I wrote a post for the website Sixty and Me called 7 Reasons Having a Network of Girlfriends is Important As We Age. One thing I noticed in the comments was that some women happily embrace having friends or are open to meeting new ones, while others feel isolated, alone, and sad. They either viewed life as half empty or half full. Having a flock of friends isn't a magic … [Read more...]