THE BLOG
Life was going along great! I had found as much of a stride and balance as I possibly could between my various roles which included:
A couple of weeks ago, a friend of mine who was only 48 years old, woke with a blood clot in her leg. She died two weeks later.
She was young, vibrant, active and seemingly...
I know I can't be the only one in this community who, as soon as she gets behind the wheel of the car, starts to think.
About everything and anything.
And, the four hour drive...
Redefining yourself requires reflection
As we enter our 50s, many of us begin to take a serious look at our lives. What are we doing for our careers or jobs and is this what we want...
As my grandchildren get older, I've noticed that they have started asking questions and love to hear stories. About what things were like "back when you were little Yammi." Stories about their...
As we start to think about redefining after 50, we typically think about what it is we WANT to do moving forward, rather than what we might be leaving behind as we move forward. And this makes...
Analysis paralysis. That state of mind when we have to think and re-think every possibility in a decision. "If I do this versus that, then what are ALL of the things that might happen?"
We...
For as long as I can remember, the season of Fall has always been what New Year's Eve seems to be for the rest of the world. A time when I would set new goals, begin new habits, and get back into...
I've had the honor and pleasure of working with and talking to various women on the right side of 50 since starting Life Balance After 50. I've loved creating content to help them on their journey...
Charles Duhigg, in his book, "The Power of Habit" talks about special habits that he calls keystone habits. These are habits, that when implemented, have a domino effect on the rest of one's day...
As we march into our fifties and beyond, we may find ourselves wondering "what's next?" Many of us continue to be busy with family which often now can include grandchildren and senior parents. But,...
Myself, and many of you who subscribe to and read Life Balance After 50, are redefining. We are figuring out what we want to do in the next phase of our journey. Some are looking to develop a new...