Inspiration and positive stories for midlife women who aspire to be inspired and live inspiring lives.
The New Year is upon us, and that means it’s time to re-evaluate and set personal goals for the coming year. Yes, New Year’s resolutions are an annual tradition. But, according to U.S. News and World Report, 80 percent of us give up on our New Year’s resolutions by the second week in February! Wow, that’s fast! How …
The question of how to find your passion is so common, it’s almost cliché. We’ve all heard Mark Twain’s quote “find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” As a creative genius, it’s easy for him to say! But what about us regular folks? What …
Most people think of ways to avoid a midlife crisis rather than ways to have a midlife reinvention. Wikipedia defines a “midlife crisis” as “a transition of identity and self-confidence that can occur in middle-aged individuals, typically 45 to 55 years old. The phenomenon is described as a psychological crisis brought about by events that highlight a …
Photo by Shutterstock Cancer in my thirties was not my master plan. When I was young, I assumed I would live forever, or at least until I was old and ready to say goodbye. I would relax into retirement bliss with my husband at my side, enjoying the bounty of the nest egg that we …
Photo by Kong Jun on Unsplash I have so many summer faves, it’s hard to pick which ones to share. Summer has always been my favorite time of year! When I was a little girl, I loved the smell of Coppertone suntan oil, long days, and the delicious juiciness of fresh tomatoes from the garden. …
Let me start by saying I’m truly lucky to be healthy, have a job, a home, and a loving family during this tough time. It’s probably easier for me to look at the best things about quarantine than it is for others who are sick, unemployed and isolated. But hopefully this post will brighten your …
What I love most about getting older is the freedom of midlife, which comes with letting go of worrying about what everyone else is thinking about me.
I have known Cynthia for 10 years. She has accomplished much in her life. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, she worked for Governor Gray Davis, was Chief of Staff to a California Assembly Member, and is now Senior Regional Manager, Government Relations for International Paper with responsibilities for the Western U.S. and …
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