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Authentic After 50: A Blog For Women
Thoughts Matter Getting Older

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 create a meaningful life. Notes in a gratitude journal is a reminder to live a...

Mindful Meditation Lessens Stress

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 religion, and you have to sit for a long time. I’m comfortable with my...

Fitting a name to a face can be challenging at what age?

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 Whitehall II study that released scientific evidence that memory loss...

Why Women Accepting Compliments Is Challenging

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 asked women this question in many seminars for the past twenty years....

Good Ideas For September

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 amazing experiences. Israel opened my eyes to another part of the world, and...

Getting Older – Friends Can Slip Away

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 recall someone that always made you laugh. Sometimes a reason to call a...

Stress Relief for Women – My PBOD

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 creating a "Personal Board of Directors" (PBOD). My PBOD are people that play...

“Strong Like Bull”

“Strong Like Bull”

“Strong Like Bull” is a diverse, aging, funny, and active group of friends that meet at our local Y. We move our bodies, well, any part of our body that is willing to participate. There is no scheduled time to meet. It’s great when two or more of us show up at the...

Brain Petals for Your Heart

Brain Petals for Your Heart

One day I was waiting in line at the Post Office. The line was so long, I was tired and stressed out. I wanted to just leave, but I needed to get an important document in the mail. I thought, "This is not working for me. I need to relax and think about something...

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