How to Nourish Your Life
What truly nourishes us? Women often don't ask that question and then slow down enough to listen. Yet the answers can help us thrive.
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Dorian Martin
- Oct 23
- 3 min
Fashion Icon and Entrepreneur Iris Apfel Breaks Cultural Stereotypes with Grace
If you want a picture of true life-long learning, you needn’t look any further than Iris Apfel.
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Brenda Riojas
- Sep 10
- 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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Rhonda Collins
- Jul 16
- 6 min
The Importance of Doing Nothing Important
Many long for retirement, but we often don’t take into account the life transition that we face.
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Mara Soloway
- Dec 7, 2021
- 1 min
Thriving as Seasoned Women
Age is just a state of mind. Women can choose a youthful mindset, no matter what the calendar says.
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Jenni de Jong
- Nov 30, 2021
- 1 min
Changing Perceptions About Women
Society tells us what womanhood should be, but seasoned women can change the paradigm through collaborating and celebrating each other.
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Mara Soloway
- Nov 12, 2021
- 5 min
The Essence of Artist Mary Lynch: All Things are Possible
Who says you can't pursue your passion through education at midlife? Embracing these opportunities can open up whole new horizons in life.
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Kaye Olsson
- Nov 9, 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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Jenni de Jong
- Nov 6, 2021
- 6 min
Slowing Down to be More Present
Women can become so engrossed in our roles that we don't nurture ourselves. That's why it's important to slow down to practice self-care.
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Brenda Riojas
- Nov 2, 2021
- 1 min
Exploring Life as Older Women
Midlife and beyond often create major shifts in life that give women a chance to reframe our thinking.
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Dorian Martin
- Oct 29, 2021
- 4 min
Midlife: Embrace Your Inner Idea Diva
Midlife and beyond is the perfect time for women to go on a quest, delving into what intrigues us and exploring uncharted territories.
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Rhonda Collins
- Oct 27, 2021
- 1 min
Respect! for Seasoned Women
Starting at midlife, many women begin to become invisible in society’s eyes, but we can change this narrative.
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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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Kaye Olsson
- Sep 3, 2021
- 4 min
The Journey from Sorrow to Joy
Midlife often is when life's big losses mount. The challenge that women face is moving through grief and finding their way back to joy.
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Brenda Riojas
- Aug 27, 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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Mara Soloway
- Aug 21, 2021
- 4 min
When You Can’t Afford Not To
We often talk ourselves out of experiences, saying we don't have time or money. However, that can be a well-worn excuse that zaps our joy.
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Dorian Martin
- Aug 16, 2021
- 1 min
Support Our Sisters Across the Globe
The I Start Wondering team wants to support women around the world. One is to make a donation to Women for Women International.
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Dorian Martin
- Aug 7, 2021
- 5 min
Family History: Learning to Separate Fact from Fiction
Delving into family history involves looking at stories--but keep a discerning eye, because some of those stories may not be true.
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Brenda Riojas
- Jul 16, 2021
- 5 min
Echándole Ganas: Tickles, Candles and a Revolution of Tenderness
Today's chaos is a call to community. By working together, we give each other strength and are able to withstand life's storms.
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Kaye Olsson
- Jun 4, 2021
- 5 min
Table for One: Benefits of Traveling Solo as a Woman
Older women often tend to travel in groups, but traveling solo offers some surprising benefits.
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