Our Musings

Many women are remaining single, a lifestyle choice that offer many surprising benefits—and important lessons for women who have partners

Finding a sense of flow through being present for life and embracing fun can help us enjoy more meaningful moments in life.

Explore how gender bias affects women’s health, from misdiagnosis to emotional labor, in a world designed for men.

We’re living in a rapidly changing world, which can prompt regular feelings of anxiety. Here are five tips to navigate uncertainty

Retirement can be a surprise—but this new chapter doesn’t have to be if you prepare yourself physically, mentally, and financially.

It’s easy to get comfortable as we age. But the real juice is stepping out of our comfort zone to the edge, where life truly happens.

Travel offers lots of benefits to women as we age: improved confidence, mental and physical health, creativity and relationships.

The holiday season can be challenging for some women. Glimmers offer an anecdote by helping us focus attention on hope and joy.

We think of “No!” as a word relished by two-year-olds. But it’s time for older women to embrace this word to open new possibilities.

Celebrating milestone birthdays--whether turning 50 or living longer than our mother did--can be a mental or emotional hurdle. Instead, let’

Today’s culture encourages—even demands—continual movement. However, embracing stillness offers important gifts and perspectives as we age.

Connecting with others can become challenging as we age. Yet fostering strong relationships with girlfriends are important as we age.

Women take medical advice but granted—but women aren’t often represented in medical research. Therefore, we must be our own health advocate.

Taking time to do a life review can help older women realize what they want—and then take steps on how to create their next chapter.

Older women often try to keep tight control of life’s variables. But sometimes, letting go of expectations is the only and best option.

We’re encouraged to buy, buy, buy-- but all this “stuff” can become overwhelming. What if we embrace minimalism instead as we age?

Many women feel they become invisible when they reach midlife. However, we can use this time to become more ourselves than ever before.

Milestones give us an opportunity to celebrate. Why not try a unique approach that focuses on creating adventure?

Travel can be a true pleasure—unless you face conflict with your travel companion.

A simple act of kindness can serve as a powerful antidote that eases the pain of living in a world engulfed in suffering.