The Life-Affirming Benefit of Savoring Stillness
Today’s culture encourages—even demands—continual movement. However, embracing stillness offers important gifts and perspectives as we age.
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Kaye Olsson
- Apr 22
- 4 min
Creating Friendships Later in Life
Connecting with others can become challenging as we age. Yet fostering strong relationships with girlfriends are important as we age.
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Brenda Riojas
- Jan 14
- 4 min
Chaos Layers, Birds, and Finding My “Tempo Giusto”
Sometimes we need to commit to creativity. Dare yourself to embrace a budding passion by investing time and money, and enjoy a little chaos.
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Dorian Martin
- Dec 31, 2022
- 8 min
Tipping Points, Fallow Periods, Replenishment: Life Cycles That Bring Clarity
Many women reach a tipping point between cultural dictates and authenticity. Embracing a fallow period can help us tap into inner wisdom.
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Kaye Olsson
- Oct 29, 2022
- 4 min
Losing Control in Africa
Older women often try to keep tight control of life’s variables. But sometimes, letting go of expectations is the only and best option.
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Dorian Martin
- Sep 24, 2022
- 7 min
Finding the Way Back to Creativity Through ‘The Artist’s Way’
Emerging staleness can be challenging as we age. Using “The Artist’s Way” process, women can find and reengage our innate creativity.
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Rhonda Collins
- Sep 17, 2022
- 6 min
Who Am I? Banish That Mid-life Crisis by Exploring Your Identity
Women often go through major transitions at midlife—and this becomes a time to revise our identity. Who are we now? Who do we want to become
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Brenda Riojas
- Sep 10, 2022
- 4 min
Learning to Optimize Energy Levels
Women often take energy levels for granted. But aging tinkers with these levels, making it critical to take steps to protect and replenish o
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Kaye Olsson
- Jul 23, 2022
- 6 min
Lessons from Puerto Rico: Tips on Taking a Trip and Remaining Friends Afterwards
Travel can be a true pleasure—unless you face conflict with your travel companion.
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Mara Soloway
- Jul 9, 2022
- 9 min
Preserving Our Stories for Posterity: Artist and Writer Carolyn Dahl on Archiving
We come to a point in life when we contemplate what do with our “stuff.” We can learn from one woman’s quest to archive her life’s work.
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Brenda Riojas
- Apr 2, 2022
- 4 min
The Art of Encounter: Listening with Respect in a Noisy World
Today, everybody wants to air their views. But stopping to understand another's message is where our power lies.
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Rhonda Collins
- Mar 5, 2022
- 7 min
“Girls Just Want to Have Fun!” 5 Easy Ways to Lift Your Spirits Right Now
Just 15 minutes of fun is all it takes to reset the brain. And there are numerous easy ways to reap lasting benefits!
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Mara Soloway
- Feb 19, 2022
- 7 min
The Art of Bari Jenks: Speaking a Language of Understanding
Optimism and faith serve us well during our lives. Example: Bari Jenks, whose artistry and storytelling are thriving.
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Kaye Olsson
- Jan 29, 2022
- 4 min
Nature: An Inexpensive Therapist
Basking in Mother Nature offers health benefits and soothes souls so find time to enjoy the outdoors.
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Dorian Martin
- Jan 22, 2022
- 4 min
The Art of Changing Your Perspective
It's easy to mentally get stuck in a rut. Sometimes revisiting a topic you dismissed can help expand your
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Kaye Olsson
- Nov 10, 2021
- 1 min
Viewing Aging as an Adventure
Society doesn’t paint a pretty picture of aging, but this time is actually a wonderful adventure that women should embrace.
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Kaye Olsson
- Oct 16, 2021
- 3 min
The Benefit of Fun as We Age
Society encourages women to focus on the next goal and our to-do list, but making time for fun offers huge mental health benefits.
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Brenda Grays
- Oct 2, 2021
- 4 min
The Power of I AM
We can help flip our self-concept by focusing on the words that we say to describe ourselves.
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Rhonda Collins
- Sep 7, 2021
- 5 min
Increase Your Chance of Success by Asking for Help
Our society prizes independence. However, asking for help can help increase your chances of success in almost area of your life.
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Brenda Riojas
- Aug 28, 2021
- 4 min
Where the Hummingbird Sings: Embracing Your Personal Work Style
Everyone has a different creative process. Taking time to analyze yours can help you tap into your creativity.
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