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Kaye Olsson
Oct 21, 20234 min read
Saying Yes to Saying No
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.
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Kaye Olsson
Sep 30, 20231 min read
Creating a Milestone Birthday to Remember
Celebrating milestone birthdays--whether turning 50 or living longer than our mother did--can be a mental or emotional hurdle. Instead, let’
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Dorian Martin
Sep 23, 20234 min read
Expanding Upon a Summer of Letting Go
The summer break offered important lessons about releasing expectations of what “should be” and being present in the moment.
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Dorian Martin
Jun 24, 20232 min read
Taking Summer Off to Recharge
By Dorian Martin, I Start Wondering Founder Recently, I found a picture of my maternal grandparents’ home. That picture brought back so...
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Kaye Olsson
Jun 10, 20233 min read
The Life-Affirming Benefit of Savoring Stillness
Today’s culture encourages—even demands—continual movement. However, embracing stillness offers important gifts and perspectives as we age.
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Brenda Grays
May 27, 20234 min read
Step Out & Be True to Yourself
Growing older doesn’t have to mean growing stale. Instead, we can embrace continued forward movement while celebrating past achievements.
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Womankind
May 13, 20235 min read
Enjoying Silence: Meet Danielle Legg
Many would spend spring break on a beach or cruise, Danielle Legg, an elementary principal, opted for a silent meditation retreat instead.
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Research
May 6, 20232 min read
Study: Technology Use Growing Among Older Adults
Pew Research Center research found that older adults’ use of technology—smartphones, social media, and the internet--continues to increase.
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Womankind
Apr 29, 20234 min read
Starting a New Chapter: Meet Rhonda Snider Collins
Rhonda Collins has enjoyed a full life—and now in retirement, she’s on her next chapter focused on more self-care and new adventures.
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Dorian Martin
Apr 15, 20234 min read
A Wise Relative’s Life Guidelines to Navigate Aging Gracefully
Navigating the aging process can be difficult. Sometimes we can benefit from hearing from someone who has gone before us. Hence, this list.
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Research
Apr 1, 20231 min read
Women at Midlife Struggle with Life Balance
Researchers found that women ages 40-65 increasingly struggle with life balance because they are dealing with multiple co-occurring stressor
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Womankind
Mar 25, 20238 min read
Living Without Fear: Meet Anne Boykin
Anne Boykin is committed to living a fearless life full of writing, exploring history and being an advocate for Americans with Disabilities.
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Research
Feb 18, 20231 min read
Study: Many Older Women Struggle with Finances
In our newest series, ISW explores research that pertains to older women. First up: a report on older women and finances.
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Womankind
Feb 11, 20234 min read
Embracing Heart and Presence: Meet Jenni de Jong
Jenni de Jong believes that she’s coming into her own in her 50s. She’s finding her own uniqueness and embracing family, presence, & heart.
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Kaye Olsson
Jan 21, 20235 min read
A Life Review: Who Are You Becoming?
Taking time to do a life review can help older women realize what they want—and then take steps on how to create their next chapter.
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Brenda Riojas
Jan 14, 20234 min read
Chaos Layers, Birds, and Finding My “Tempo Giusto”
Sometimes we need to commit to creativity. Dare yourself to embrace a budding passion by investing time and money, and enjoy a little chaos.
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Womankind
Dec 24, 20222 min read
Enjoying Life’s Adventure: Meet Sherry Sniderman
Sherry Sniderman always marches to her own drummer. The retired teacher is devoting herself to exploring possibilities & changing the world.
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Womankind
Dec 17, 20224 min read
Her Own Woman: Meet Brenda Grays
Meet Brenda Grays who remains committed to becoming the best version of herself. She’s now starting her next life chapter following a divorc
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Jenni de Jong
Dec 10, 20225 min read
Cherie Cotner: Embracing Life Sitting Down
Cherie Cotner has enjoyed a full and joyful life,including giving birth while using a wheelchair. Now she’s charting a new chapter
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Brenda Grays
Nov 20, 20224 min read
Finding Your True Self Through Self-Care
Women often tend to put the needs of others in front of their own. However, by focusing on self-care, we can better help others while also f
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