Hello and welcome to THE FEISTY SIDE OF FIFTY,™ the site that celebrates a truly remarkable generation of women. We alpha boomers, now fifty plus but nowhere near matronly, are rockin’ on and still flaunting our famously bodacious spirit and style. In truth, how could it be otherwise? We ladies can be deservedly proud of our shared history and far-reaching accomplishments. The determined women of our generation drove through legislation that reversed centuries of discrimination and forever altered the role of being born female in this country. (A rather formidable triumph, I might add!) Better yet, the … Read More
Surefire Strategies for Mature Jobseekers
4 Tips to Get Your Resume Past Scanners & Screeners
Want your resume to stand out from the crowd? Even more... are you worried that this all-important document will get seen by the right people? If these are concerns for you, you will want to know the 4 key tips that will help your resume land in the right hands. And, better yet, distinguish you from the … Read More...
Boomer Managers: How You Can Successfully Manage Millennials
In 2015, the Millennial generation surpassed Generation X to become the largest generation in the U.S. workforce. This has led to a number of new challenges as other generations learn how to work with and manage the unique Millennial generation. If you’re managing Millennial employees, it’s important to … Read More...
Feisty Podcasts/Interviews
How to Keep Your Cool With Instant Energy!
Wouldn’t you love to have all the energy you need to enjoy a feisty and fulfilling life? What about knowing what to eat and how to move to achieve and maintain your perfect weight? Wouldn’t it be great to learn how to manage stress, overcome fatigue and keep cool despite the heat of summer? If these ideas … Read More...
Dr. Steven Gundry: The Plant Paradox
We all know the importance of eating our vegetables, fruits and grains. What most of us DON’T know is that there are dangerous compounds lurking inside of seemingly healthy foods that can wreak havoc with our digestive systems and, ultimately, our health. Join this highly regarded physician and author, Dr. … Read More...
BOOMER LIFE BLOG
Food for Thought: What to Eat to Cool Your Body
There is always plenty of food for thought when it comes to the food we choose to put on our plate. The following is written by an expert who advocates wheat and gluten... especially in the summer. It makes for interesting reading, so take a few minutes and take a look... The weather’s not the only thing that heats up in summer. So do our bodies, which makes this time of year a great time to transition to a healthier diet. If we aren’t careful, foods we eat during the summer can affect our bodies and digestion through Thanksgiving and beyond, says Dr. John Douillard, a leader in the natural health … Read More...
4 Reasons to Heat Up Your Summer Job Search Now!
Many jobseekers decide to take it easy during the summer. After all, it’s difficult to get in touch with your networking contacts—not to mention corporate decision-makers. A number of key people on your list are likely vacationing and those who stick around are apt to be taking shorter workweeks. Life in general slows down. So does that mean you can cut back on your job search in favor of spending more time relaxing in your hammock? Absolutely not! Most people don’t realize it, but summer represents one of the two best times of the year to ramp up your job search. Second only to the holidays (for many … Read More...
Do You Engage in This Self-destructive Habit?
I admit it: I am guilty! Moreover, this is one of the most aging things you can do—not only to your internal alignment, but to your outward appearance as well. It is bad for your health, your mood and your energy level. Plus, nothing says “old and tired” more than a rounded back and slumped shoulders. I know when my posture problems began. They started when I was an insecure preteen who held two distinctions: (1) I was taller than most anyone in my class and (2) I was prescribed glasses before the majority of my vision-challenged peers. Therefore, the dual whammies of substantial height (I thought I … Read More...
4 Tips to Get Your Resume Past Scanners & Screeners
Want your resume to stand out from the crowd? Even more... are you worried that this all-important document will get seen by the right people? If these are concerns for you, you will want to know the 4 key tips that will help your resume land in the right hands. And, better yet, distinguish you from the competition. Technology has altered the hiring process significantly—especially when it comes to resumes. Due to the overwhelming volume of responses to posted positions, most mid to large sized companies are now using applicant tracking systems to perform a first-level screening of incoming … Read More...
Boomer Managers: How You Can Successfully Manage Millennials
In 2015, the Millennial generation surpassed Generation X to become the largest generation in the U.S. workforce. This has led to a number of new challenges as other generations learn how to work with and manage the unique Millennial generation. If you’re managing Millennial employees, it’s important to understand how to communicate with, engage, and empower them in order to achieve success. Here are some tips to help you get started: Provide feedback. Every employee expects to hear feedback from their managers, but Millennials crave it more than other generations ever have. Don’t wait for performance … Read More...
The Risk For Heat-Related Illness Increases With Age
With summer here and the temperatures rising, it is important to understand the health risks that excessive heat can bring and know the signs of heat-related illnesses. Older adults and people with chronic medical conditions are particularly susceptible to hyperthermia and other heat-related illnesses. The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, offers advice to help combat the dangers of hot weather. Heat stress, heat fatigue, heat syncope (sudden dizziness after exercising in the heat), heat cramps and heat exhaustion are all forms of hyperthermia. Hyperthermia … Read More...