Our Musings

Midlife is an important time for women to get clear about what’s important in life, including committing to self-care and finding our passio

As we age, it’s easy to fall into patterns that lead to isolation. However, women can be proactive in taking steps to avoid loneliness.

We often think of creative projects but hesitate to start. Luckily, adopting the approach of “chaos layers” can help shift our mindset.

How would life feel to be truly relaxed? Maybe it would mean that older women could enjoy being a human BEing, instead of a human DOing.

With chaos seemingly becoming more common, it’s important for women to learn how to ride the waves through adjust life’s sails.

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.

Women may feel that their health is going awry with age. Yet, making small strategic changes can help the body’s systems get in balance.

Older women live in a world that celebrates the mind and neglects the heart.

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

As women age, pain can become a key part of our life. But if we’re mindful and listen, pain can actually offer important life lessons.

Many would spend spring break on a beach or cruise, Danielle Legg, an elementary principal, opted for a silent meditation retreat instead.

Older women often want to embrace life in new and empowering ways. Yet creating space in life also may require breaking bad habits.

Researchers found that women ages 40-65 increasingly struggle with life balance because they are dealing with multiple co-occurring stressor

Research suggests that both older adults and women are at risk for loneliness. Other factors also contribute to the loneliness equation.

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

Raquel Ocando’s journey from architect to artist shows how mentors and friendships can have a profound effect on our creative success.

“Relaxation” is a deceptive term. We often aren’t truly relaxed—and we actually can invite ourselves to relax much more than we believe poss

Culture suggests the job market is all about the younger generation. Yet with proper preparation, older women can stand out and be hired.

Sometimes we need to commit to creativity. Dare yourself to embrace a budding passion by investing time and money, and enjoy a little chaos.

Sherry Sniderman always marches to her own drummer. The retired teacher is devoting herself to exploring possibilities & changing the world.