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Kaye Olsson
Oct 126 min read
Tales from an Accidental Retiree
Retirement can be a surprise—but this new chapter doesn’t have to be if you prepare yourself physically, mentally, and financially.
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Kaye Olsson
Apr 204 min read
Stepping Out onto the Edge
It’s easy to get comfortable as we age. But the real juice is stepping out of our comfort zone to the edge, where life truly happens.
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Kaye Olsson
Feb 104 min read
Mental Health Benefits of Travel
Travel offers lots of benefits to women as we age: improved confidence, mental and physical health, creativity and relationships.
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Kaye Olsson
Dec 9, 20233 min read
How Glimmers Can Lift Our Spirits
The holiday season can be challenging for some women. Glimmers offer an anecdote by helping us focus attention on hope and joy.
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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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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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Kaye Olsson
Apr 22, 20234 min read
Creating Friendships Later in Life
Connecting with others can become challenging as we age. Yet fostering strong relationships with girlfriends are important as we age.
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Kaye Olsson
Mar 4, 20235 min read
The Health Costs of Being a Woman in a Man’s World
Women take medical advice but granted—but women aren’t often represented in medical research. Therefore, we must be our own health advocate.
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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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Kaye Olsson
Oct 29, 20224 min read
Losing Control in Africa
Older women often try to keep tight control of life’s variables. But sometimes, letting go of expectations is the only and best option.
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Kaye Olsson
Sep 25, 20222 min read
Adopting a Minimalist Approach as We Age
We’re encouraged to buy, buy, buy-- but all this “stuff” can become overwhelming. What if we embrace minimalism instead as we age?
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Kaye Olsson
Sep 3, 20224 min read
The Benefits of Becoming “Invisible”
Many women feel they become invisible when they reach midlife. However, we can use this time to become more ourselves than ever before.
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Kaye Olsson
Aug 6, 20224 min read
Embracing Adventure Through “50 Fabulous Things”
Milestones give us an opportunity to celebrate. Why not try a unique approach that focuses on creating adventure?
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Kaye Olsson
Jul 23, 20226 min read
Tips on Enjoying Travel While Remaining Friends
Travel can be a true pleasure—unless you face conflict with your travel companion.
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Kaye Olsson
Mar 25, 20225 min read
Spreading Kindness in a Cruel World
A simple act of kindness can serve as a powerful antidote that eases the pain of living in a world engulfed in suffering.
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Kaye Olsson
Jan 28, 20224 min read
Nature: An Inexpensive Therapist
Basking in Mother Nature offers health benefits and soothes souls so find time to enjoy the outdoors.
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Kaye Olsson
Dec 17, 20213 min read
Resilience: A Product of Stress and Hope
Resilience is an important quality to have in today's chaotic world--and the country of Croatia can teach women a lot about adaptation.
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Kaye Olsson
Nov 9, 20211 min read
Viewing Aging as an Adventure
Society doesn’t paint a pretty picture of aging, but this time is actually a wonderful adventure that women should embrace.
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Kaye Olsson
Oct 15, 20213 min read
The Benefit of Fun as We Age
Society encourages women to focus on the next goal and our to-do list, but making time for fun offers huge mental health benefits.
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