Want to try a new hobby that aligns with your love of style and fashion? Consider DIY jewelry making. This is a popular pastime among retirees since it's engaging and accessible, and it boosts mental well-being while improving physical dexterity. It's also a great way to make one-of-a-kind gifts for loved ones or fun accessories for yourself. One study shows that 61 percent … [Read more...]
How One Retired Teacher Found Her Second Act in Storytelling
Writing After Teaching (My First Inspiration) I was an inspired teacher. I experienced my first nudge of a dream to become an elementary school teacher in second grade - largely due to the teacher I was blessed to have in second grade. With her positive and kind spirit, “Miss B” was as skilled at motivating us to fulfill our academic requirements, … [Read more...]
Becoming You: The Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career by Susy Welch
I attended a book signing for Suzy Welch, author of "Becoming You: The Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career," hosted by Thrive Causemetics at Ziggy’s Bookstore in Santa Monica, California. Suzy Welch is a celebrated business thought leader who is a former editor-in-chief of Harvard Business Review, a NYU business professor, and an acclaimed author. Her … [Read more...]
Starting Over in My Eighth Decade
My typical online searches fall somewhere between WebMD and sheer panic:“Why do I have this mysterious rash on my chest?”“Does castor oil really reduce wrinkles?”“How can I treat vertigo without tipping over in public?” But nothing prepared me for the day I found myself Googling:“What to do when your 76-year-old partner of 25 years cheats on you—with multiple women.” I … [Read more...]
13 Ways Women Can Achieve Success After 50
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...]