In a previous statement, I said, “So, I guess those of us who have made it to or seventies can congratulate ourselves. By one measure anyway, we are successful agers!” Upon further reflection, I realized that this statement may or may not hold true. The definition of successful aging may vary from person to person, […]
In this insightful conversation between Yvonne A Jones and Dortha Hise, Dortha, a successful solopreneur shares valuable lessons learned from her experience in building her own profitable business in network marketing. The discussion focuses on the importance of building relationships, both with customers and with mentors or coaches who can help you reach your goals. […]
So… how happy are you really? Self-Awareness Happiness Assessment Self-awareness is a powerful tool that can help you understand yourself better and lead a more fulfilling life. By taking the time to assess your level of self-awareness, you can gain insights into your strengths and weaknesses, and identify areas where you can make positive changes. […]
Denim is iconic for women of all ages, and for our Ageless style group, I chose the theme of summer denim. Summer denim can incorporate anything from denim shorts to chambray shirts, but the three of us are focusing on how to wear s denim skirt over 50. Quote of the day: “It’s easier to […]
I believe sleep is super important to our overall health and well-being and for us being professionally and personally successful, so I thought you would get value and insight as to just how beneficial sleep is for you by reading this great article by Human Longevity. Sleep is undeniably one of the most crucial factors… […]
There was a study from the 1980s that concluded there are three main factors to successful aging. 1) Being free of disability or disease; 2) having high cognitive and physical abilities, and 3) interacting with others in meaningful ways. But another definition of successful aging may involve the simple fact of reaching old age . […]
For many creating space to take downtime and not think or talk about work, is challenging. We are seeing the impacts of so many experiencing burnout, quiet quitting and presenteeism. Unless we create a plan to make this happen, this is only a dream and a wish. There are times when the key projects we […]
Staying connected while traveling internationally is crucial for safety and convenience. Here are some tech-savvy tips for Gen X and Baby Boomer travelers: SIM Cards and Local Plans: Instead of relying on expensive international roaming, consider purchasing a local SIM card or a prepaid plan upon arrival. This can provide you with affordable data and […]
“I’m so angry! I’m angry that he is sick. I am angry that I’m angry that he is sick.” “I feel guilty that I’m angry. I’d better not tell anyone how angry I feel. They’ll see what a ‘bad’ person I am. I won’t tell anyone——I’m so depressed.” Anger held inward becomes depression. The above […]
Inspiring Approach to Alzheimer’s Care After a dementia diagnosis and heart surgery, Tony Copeland-Parker and his partner, Catherine, aka “Cat,” traveled for years worldwide to run marathons and half-marathons. Now, due to the progression of Cat’s early onset Alzheimer’s, they’ve recently settled down in an assisted living facility. Tony and his memoir, Running All Over […]
