Our Musings

The lessons that we learn from our mothers have far-reaching ripple effects. Case in point: A first trek on a bike without training wheels.

The act of journaling can significantly enrich our lives through offering a place to record dreams, reflections, and context from our day.

Recently, it seems that women’s history is being rewritten, so we offer book recommendations that shed light on women’s historical contributions.

Personal growth is a journey requiring setting priorities, developing new behaviors, and establishing (and maintaining) personal boundaries.

The number of individuals who live to be 100 years of age or older will increase to almost 4 million globally by 2054.

The lives women enjoy today are built on earlier generations’ accomplishments. Example: Rhonda Collins and her mother, a Rosie the Riveter.

Historically, women’s viewpoints and achievements have been ignored, but that’s changing. Case in point: “The Women” and “Cleopatra: A Life.

Archiving offers a process that preserves history for future generations. This podcast, which is the second in a three-part series feature

When the gears in women’s lives start to grind or fall apart, turning to a coach may help put those pieces back together in a meaningful way

Diets that include higher amounts of protein from plant-based sources may make a tremendous difference in aging women’s health, according...

Older women may find they’re getting stuck during life’s major transitions. Many strategies exist to get out of the muck and back into life.

It’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Time to relax with a cool beverage and a book. Here are 3 reading recommendations to enjoy!

In this podcast, Jenni de Jong and Dorian Martin discuss the importance of being present in the moment—and the huge benefits that it offers.

This conversation looks at our physical possessions, which can take a life of their own over time. What should older women do?

Women's lives are built around the stories we tell. This ISW Conversation contemplates the implications of those narratives.

Having cancer doesn’t need to derail a lifetime of creative efforts. Take Kris Hirst, who continues to explore art’s cutting edge.

The world invites us to keep adding--but to do so well we need to subtract. What do you need to release to open space for the new?

Despite cultural pressure to stay busy, taking time to do nothing important actually can be beneficial to an older woman’s quality of life.

A set of carefully crafted guidelines for life can help older women get past the common refrain of “I’m too old for change!”

Midlife can involve reinvention. Take Xenia Kelsey, who transformed herself from an introvert into a leader and social butterfly.