Hope
Revitalizing Hope
As the baby Boomer Generation navigates through the complexities of the modern era, hope remains a vital force. The ever-changing technological landscape, healthcare concerns, and Retirement Planning can often seem overwhelming. However, the resilience and adaptability that this generation is known for can serve as a beacon of hope. Hope is a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. It’s seen as a motivational state that drives individuals towards their goals, especially during challenging times. In this section of the site, our experts explore how our hope reflects on our daily lives.
Hope began in the early years of Baby Boomers In the aftermath of World War II, where we were raised in an era of unprecedented prosperity. The American Dream seemed attainable for many, characterized by job Security, home ownership, and faith in continual progress. But as we entered midlife, many boomers faced both personal and professional challenges. Yet, hope played a crucial role in navigating these waters, whether through career changes, family dynamics, or personal Growth. And as Baby Boomers begin Aging, we encounter new challenges, particularly related to health and Retirement. Hope influences our approach to these challenges, helping us to maintain a positive outlook and adapt to changing circumstances.
For baby boomers, hope has not just been a fleeting sentiment but a powerful force throughout our lives. It has shaped our worldview, our achievements, and our approach to future challenges. As we pass the torch to younger generations like Millennials and Generation X , the lessons we impart about the power of a hopeful outlook will continue to resonate.
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Humans have been searching for a fountain of youth for millennia. Now, there may be one — for canines. And we might be next.In an exciting development for pet parents, Loyal, a U.S.-based startup dedicated to extending the lives of our furry friends, has said it expects to release of its first…
Humans have been searching for a fountain of youth for millennia. Now, there may be one — for canines. And we might be next.In an exciting development for pet parents, Loyal, a U.S.-based startu…
Humans have been searching for a fountain of youth for millennia. Now, there may be one — for canines. And we might be next.In an exciting development for pet parents, Loyal, a U.S.-based startup dedicated to extending the lives of our furry friends, has said it expects to release of its first longevity pill for dogs in early 2025. Designed to enhance the quality of life and lifespan of dogs, this groundbreaking product is the culmination of years of research into the biology of aging and the unique factors influencing canine health.LOY-002 – a daily, beef-flavoured pill – could …
David Cravit
January 2, 2025 
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Let's Think About "Neurodivergent vs. Society." With Special Guest Stephon Brown Stephon joins us to share his thoughts, experiences, and profound understanding of being neurodivergent in society. …
Let's Think About "Neurodivergent vs. Society." With Special Guest Stephon Brown Stephon joins us to share his thoughts, experiences, and profound understanding of being neurodivergent in society. His experiences resonate with many of us as we converse, fostering a sense of understanding and community. This episode is a beacon of recognition for those with neurodivergence, and I hope it helps you feel seen. It's a conversation that will leave you pondering.
Mitzi
January 2, 2025 
"I wrote this letter to someone I love who's struggling to change their life. Maybe, it's for you, or maybe it's for someone you know too.Change can be really, really, really hard. Especially if you don't feel ready for it. But beauty can grow in the most unexpected places, and you never know how re…
"I wrote this letter to someone I love who's struggling to change their life. Maybe, it's for you, or maybe it's for someone you know too.Change can be really, really, really hard. Especially if you d…
"I wrote this letter to someone I love who's struggling to change their life. Maybe, it's for you, or maybe it's for someone you know too.Change can be really, really, really hard. Especially if you don't feel ready for it. But beauty can grow in the most unexpected places, and you never know how resilient you are until you've done the things you thought you could never do.This letter is a simple reminder that there's hope. That the fire can be rekindled and small changes can make a big difference.Feel free to share this with whoever you think might need it. You never know who might need a …
Sel Gaston
January 1, 2025 
Choosing a word as a guiding light for the new year is a wonderful idea. When Dr. Robert Cochrane suggested it a year ago giving Susan the credit for starting the tradition I was happy for the change of perspective. New Year's resolutions, no matter how sincere the intentions, often don’t pan…
Choosing a word as a guiding light for the new year is a wonderful idea. When Dr. Robert Cochrane suggested it a year ago giving Susan the credit for starting the tradition I was happy for the change …
Choosing a word as a guiding light for the new year is a wonderful idea. When Dr. Robert Cochrane suggested it a year ago giving Susan the credit for starting the tradition I was happy for the change of perspective. New Year's resolutions, no matter how sincere the intentions, often don’t pan out in the end. Thus causing feelings of failure when that promise isn’t kept a few days or weeks into the year when, too often, we reach above our means. Cocreate, focus, love and cultivate were the words we the YAX family started 2024 with. We cultivated love and acceptance. We worked on kee…
Robert Cochrane, PhD
January 1, 2025 
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Back in 2021, my dear friend and co-founder of Yes, And…eXercise!, Susan Scarlett gave me my first word of the year. She did it in a very kind way, recognizing that I had a deficit of this keyword i…
Back in 2021, my dear friend and co-founder of Yes, And…eXercise!, Susan Scarlett gave me my first word of the year. She did it in a very kind way, recognizing that I had a deficit of this keyword in my life. By embracing it as my word of the year, she reasoned, I might be able to manifest more of it. Boy was she was right…The word was “Joy” and it began the Jam for Joy, the name for our improvisation program.In 2023, freshly graduated from my PhD program and embarking on this journey with our nonprofit organization, I chose two words: freedom and curiosity.In 2024, recognizing t…
Robert Cochrane, PhD
January 1, 2025 
#thrivein2025 #growthmindset #boldvision What if 2025 is the year you truly thrive? 🌱🌟In this uplifting solo episode, Nicole Jansen, host of the Leaders of Transformation podcast, presents a special New Year's message focused on transforming past disappointments into future victories. Nicol…
#thrivein2025 #growthmindset #boldvision What if 2025 is the year you truly thrive? 🌱🌟In this uplifting solo episode, Nicole Jansen, host of the Leaders of Transformation podcast, presents a …
#thrivein2025 #growthmindset #boldvision What if 2025 is the year you truly thrive? 🌱🌟In this uplifting solo episode, Nicole Jansen, host of the Leaders of Transformation podcast, presents a special New Year's message focused on transforming past disappointments into future victories. Nicole passionately articulates how 2025 can be your year to thrive, filled with hope, transformation, and limitless possibilities.Holding nothing back, Nicole shares her own experiences with failures and setbacks and encourages listeners to adopt a mindset of abundance and positivity. She emphasizes t…
Nicole Jansen
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“What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.” This is a great quote by Vern McLellan. We all have 365 days in a year. The only difference between the successful people and the mediocre is what we do with each day. We all spend every second of ever…
“What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.” This is a great quote by Vern McLellan. We all have 365 days in a year. The only difference between t…
“What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.” This is a great quote by Vern McLellan. We all have 365 days in a year. The only difference between the successful people and the mediocre is what we do with each day. We all spend every second of every day doing something. Are those activities moving you forward or keeping you where you currently are? Muhammad Ali said: "Don't count the days - make the days count." Jim Rohn said: "Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time." I just wanted …
Anne Bachrach
January 1, 2025 Wishing everyone a productive 2025, with less stress and ample hope. Time again. At least one more year of sharing some tidbits I’ve learned in the past months. There is no rhyme or reason to the order or the selections. It’s difficult just picking out a few and giving them a cursory covering. T…
Wishing everyone a productive 2025, with less stress and ample hope. Time again. At least one more year of sharing some tidbits I’ve learned in the past months. There is no rhyme or reason to the or…
Wishing everyone a productive 2025, with less stress and ample hope. Time again. At least one more year of sharing some tidbits I’ve learned in the past months. There is no rhyme or reason to the order or the selections. It’s difficult just picking out a few and giving them a cursory covering. The latter tough because the more you read on any subject, the more you want to explore. I hope some of my dozen will be new to you too. This is also one more year I’m able to thank loyal readers of AgingWithPizzazz. “Never stop learning” is vital to quality aging. It’s always the goal for my…
Barbara Klein
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What if 2025 is the year you truly thrive? In this uplifting solo episode, Nicole Jansen, host of the Leaders of Transformation podcast, presents a special New Year's message focused on transforming past disappointments into future victories. Nicole passionately articulates how 2025 can be your year…
What if 2025 is the year you truly thrive? In this uplifting solo episode, Nicole Jansen, host of the Leaders of Transformation podcast, presents a special New Year's message focused on transforming p…
What if 2025 is the year you truly thrive? In this uplifting solo episode, Nicole Jansen, host of the Leaders of Transformation podcast, presents a special New Year's message focused on transforming past disappointments into future victories. Nicole passionately articulates how 2025 can be your year to thrive, filled with hope, transformation, and limitless possibilities. Holding nothing back, Nicole shares her own experiences with failures and setbacks and encourages listeners to adopt a mindset of abundance and positivity. She emphasizes the power of speaking life over oneself and the incred…
Nicole Jansen
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“For example, like, even commercials, there’s that one commercial for the Indian casinos. And my wife loves the song, and she knows it’s actually a singer that’s produced it. And she always thinks about that casino, you know, she doesn’t gamble, but every time she hears that song, it goes …
“For example, like, even commercials, there’s that one commercial for the Indian casinos. And my wife loves the song, and she knows it’s actually a singer that’s produced it. And she always th…
“For example, like, even commercials, there’s that one commercial for the Indian casinos. And my wife loves the song, and she knows it’s actually a singer that’s produced it. And she always thinks about that casino, you know, she doesn’t gamble, but every time she hears that song, it goes back to that feeling like, oh yeah, it’s about the good time. It’s about, you know, gambling, right? So now we’re moving to association. So, the sound has a lot of association to, um, that, to that ‘expectation’ or the actual experience itself.” – Howard Lim This episode’s guest is …
Jodi Krangle
January 1, 2025 
