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

Kaye Olsson
May 175 min read
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Champagne and Renegades: Act with Audacity
Women have made majors contributions—from champagne to health breakthroughs to technological innovations-- to the world throughout history.

Kaye Olsson
Mar 14 min read
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3 Books to Savor This Year
It’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Time to relax with a cool beverage and a book. Here are 3 reading recommendations to enjoy!
Dorian Martin
Jun 1, 20244 min read
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Mental Health Benefits of Travel
Travel offers lots of benefits to women as we age: improved confidence, mental and physical health, creativity and relationships.

Kaye Olsson
Feb 10, 20244 min read
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How Glimmers Can Lift Our Spirits
The holiday season can be challenging for some women. Glimmers offer an anecdote by helping us focus attention on hope and joy.

Kaye Olsson
Dec 9, 20233 min read
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Saying Yes to Saying No
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.

Kaye Olsson
Oct 21, 20234 min read
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Creating a Milestone Birthday to Remember
Celebrating milestone birthdays--whether turning 50 or living longer than our mother did--can be a mental or emotional hurdle. Instead, let’

Kaye Olsson
Sep 30, 20231 min read
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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.

Kaye Olsson
Jun 10, 20233 min read
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The Health Costs of Being a Woman in a Man’s World
Women take medical advice but granted—but women aren’t often represented in medical research. Therefore, we must be our own health advocate.

Kaye Olsson
Mar 4, 20235 min read
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A Life Review: Who Are You Becoming?
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.

Kaye Olsson
Jan 21, 20235 min read
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Adopting a Minimalist Approach as We Age
We’re encouraged to buy, buy, buy-- but all this “stuff” can become overwhelming. What if we embrace minimalism instead as we age?

Kaye Olsson
Sep 25, 20222 min read
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Embracing Adventure Through “50 Fabulous Things”
Milestones give us an opportunity to celebrate. Why not try a unique approach that focuses on creating adventure?

Kaye Olsson
Aug 6, 20224 min read
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Tips on Enjoying Travel While Remaining Friends
Travel can be a true pleasure—unless you face conflict with your travel companion.

Kaye Olsson
Jul 23, 20226 min read
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Spreading Kindness in a Cruel World
A simple act of kindness can serve as a powerful antidote that eases the pain of living in a world engulfed in suffering.

Kaye Olsson
Mar 26, 20225 min read
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Nature: An Inexpensive Therapist
Basking in Mother Nature offers health benefits and soothes souls so find time to enjoy the outdoors.

Kaye Olsson
Jan 29, 20224 min read
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Resilience: A Product of Stress and Hope
Resilience is an important quality to have in today's chaotic world--and the country of Croatia can teach women a lot about adaptation.

Kaye Olsson
Dec 17, 20213 min read
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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.

Kaye Olsson
Nov 10, 20211 min read
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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.

Kaye Olsson
Oct 16, 20213 min read
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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.

Kaye Olsson
Sep 4, 20214 min read
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Why Girlfriends Matter as Women Age
Girlfriends can help older women navigate life's challenges--and help us live longer and be happier!

Kaye Olsson
Jul 31, 20213 min read
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