Women over 50 tend to take talents and gifts for granted. You did not come into this life with a blank D&A. Brainstorm what would you do if you were not afraid. I’m sure you’ve heard this...
Authentic After 50: A Blog For Women
Dr Barbara Collins
Don’t Quit Your Job Or Retire Until You Do This
Do this important step before you quit or retire from your job. Create the best exit strategy that feels meaningful with a purpose. If you plan to rest for a well-deserved break. Well, that’s...
I was shocked when she said this!
“Thank you for taking the shackles off my wrist” A physician shared these comments after a presentation to mothers of children attending a leadership conference. You’re thinking about leaving a...
It’s Your Time
Three Words That Will Change Your Life “It’s Your Time” are words you hear but maybe ignore the message. I’m working with a great consultant creating my dream project. “It’s Your Time” is a...
Relieve stress when you feel like a hot mess!
There are certain days when stress makes you feel like a "hot mess" and frustrated. You feel frustrated not knowing how to feel better. Creating simple and pleasurable experiences relieves...
Facing Our Fears
I thought about the words in my book “Power in Midlife and Beyond.” “Getting out of our comfort zone means experiencing life as though it was an adventure to discover more about you.” Life is moving towards finality no matter where you are in midlife and beyond. Facing our fears makes life feel like real living
Navigating Change
NOT YET! are powerful words when experiencing a change in your life. Let’s agree that change is relative, different experiences for everyone. Let’s agree on nothing going to happen until we take...
Better Health in 2019
“It Ain’t Gonna Happen Unless You Make It Happen” - Three ways be a better you in 2019 Move Your Body – Stretch, walk, dance, or vacuum with a purpose. Just move! I’m a big believer that sitting...
Being Human
What does being human mean? Scott Peck author of The Road Less Traveled writes ”Life is difficult” in the first sentence. I read his book almost 20 years ago, and still remember the first...
Write a book,Write a memoir: It’s Never Too Late
It's Never Too Late to Write Your Story Dr. Eric Maisel’s book Write Mind: 299 Things Writers Should Never Say to Themselves http://ericmaisel.com/books was instrumental in writing my first book...
Thoughts Matter Getting Older
Thoughts matter getting older. Greek philosopher Marcus Aurelius quotation “Our life is what our thoughts make it” is on my bathroom sink. Gratitude, peace, and fulfillment are thoughts to...
Aretha Franklin – Rest in Peace
“Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin “Skylark” – Lyrics by Hoagy Carmichael “Respect” (1967) – Recording of a piece by Otis Redding “Amazing Grace” (1972) – John Newton “My Country” Tis of Thee.”...
Mindful Meditation Lessens Stress
Mindful Meditation created a life that lessens stress in my What Now? In 1995, I went on a quest to find a meditation practice. I resisted meditation due to the perception that meditation is a...
Communicating Wisdom
Wisdom is our gift to the world. Using effective communication enhances our wisdom words in conversations. We own the right in our longevity to cherish our values and beliefs. When we...
Fitting a name to a face can be challenging at what age?
Dear Friends, What was your guess, 50, 60? I read an article written by Sarah Boseley, in The Guardian, Jan 5, 2012,“Memory loss can begin at age 45, scientist says.” The article focused on the...
Looking Years Younger – A Gift for You
My gift is not tangible, but I think this gift is worth checking out. Here it is! Go into a private room. Look in the mirror – eyes looking straight ahead - stand up tall – shoulders back – back...
Why Women Accepting Compliments Is Challenging
What was the best compliment you ever received? Why is this question good for our health? “What is the best compliment you received?”, Is a question not typically asked in conversations? I’ve...
Caregiving Your later self
Caregiving After caregiving an increasingly difficult mother; she didn’t want to put her kids through the same ordeal. Writing a letter to her adult children about her future self in later years...
Unleashing Fears To Discover Your Strength
Happy New Year! We can change our thoughts. That’s our work to change how we see ourselves. What now? Can be a difficult question to ponder before and after retirement. Deciding to end a job...
2018 – New Challenge
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone - Maybe it's time Getting out of our comfort zone is an empowering goal for 2018. The new year is an opportunity to explore goals to unleash natural strengths and...
Brain Health – Getting Older – Knowing Our Strengths
Getting Older “Play to Your Strengths –Something that challenges you a bit” Dr. Brenda Milner, Neuroscientist I was thrilled to read an article, by Sari Harrar, in the October issue AARP...
Growing Older – Three Powerful Women
My mother and both grandmothers were major influences to create a meaningful life while getting older. Living unique lives with faith in God helped me imagine a life worth living. Mother...
Good Ideas For September
For many of my blog subscribers, summer is almost over. I hope summer met your expectations spending quality time doing what you love. My trip to Israel with my daughter was one of the most...
Getting Older – Friends Can Slip Away
Friends in our past can slip away while getting older. Life kicks in and memories about old friends may fade away. Maybe you remember how your friend supported you during a tough time. Or you...
Happiness Is Contagious – What I learned at Wegmans
Dear Friends, I was shopping at Wegman’s yes, I admit my favorite food store. A woman was reaching for an air freshner. All of a sudden the entire shelf of air fresheners came tumbling down. She...
“If I look at the mass, I will never act. If I look at the one, I will.” Mother Theresa
Fear of failure or fear of success. What I learned in a photography class. I loved taking pictures of beautiful scenes, and portraits. A photography class would reveal if I loved photography,...
Stress Relief for Women – My PBOD
Decreasing stress during these uncertain times is critical for good health. Stress is linked to major illnesses, heart disease, cancer, and depression.One of the ways I relieve stress is by...
Knowing Your DNA May Help You Live Longer
As we age a doctor will typically ask the history of disease in your family when trying to diagnose an illness. The history of family disease is important information for health aging. I’m not...
Happy New Year! What is Your Intention for 2016?
I did not write my blog for December because I wanted to take a break from any external chatter like smart phones, Facebook, texting, and TV shows that didn’t comfort me. I needed to rest my...
What Do You See In The Mirror?
Not long ago in the airport, while waiting for my flight, I overheard a conversation between two women seated next to me. One woman was looking through a magazine and commenting on how all these...
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