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.

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