Our Musings

It’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Time to relax with a cool beverage and a book. Here are 3 reading recommendations to enjoy!

This conversation looks at our physical possessions, which can take a life of their own over time. What should older women do?

Women's lives are built around the stories we tell. This ISW Conversation contemplates the implications of those narratives.

The world invites us to keep adding--but to do so well we need to subtract. What do you need to release to open space for the new?

Despite cultural pressure to stay busy, taking time to do nothing important actually can be beneficial to an older woman’s quality of life.

A set of carefully crafted guidelines for life can help older women get past the common refrain of “I’m too old for change!”

Midlife can involve reinvention. Take Xenia Kelsey, who transformed herself from an introvert into a leader and social butterfly.

Midlife is an important time for women to get clear about what’s important in life, including committing to self-care and finding our passio