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
The 5 Components of a Winning First Impression
Presenting a powerful and winning first impression is important to many aspects of your personal and professional life. In a job search, however, it is the critical factor determining your potential for success. Experts disagree as to the amount of time it takes for people to form an initial impression, but … Read More...
10 Key Ways To A Winning Skype Interview
Interviewing for a job can be tough. Now, however technology has added a big, new, virtual wrinkle. More and more interviews are being conducted via the Internet by way of Skype. These remote interviews are growing in popularity because they save employers both time and money. However, due to the still … Read More...
Feisty Podcasts/Interviews
What Is Real Justice In the Age Of #MeToo?
So many of our lives have been touched by sexually inappropriate behavior and even sexual violence. As boomer women, we can’t help but reflect on how the social norms for our times were different. But young women today are coming to the fore and making real strides in speaking out to change things. In fact, … Read More...
Nocturia: You May Not Know the Name But You Likely Have the Condition!
A staggering 72 percent of American adults have never heard the name, but a leading cause of sleep loss is a medical condition called nocturia.Nocturia forces individuals to get up two or more times per night to urinate. And losing sleep is no laughing matter! It can interfere with daily activities and work … Read More...
BOOMER LIFE BLOG
The 5 Components of a Winning First Impression
Presenting a powerful and winning first impression is important to many aspects of your personal and professional life. In a job search, however, it is the critical factor determining your potential for success. Experts disagree as to the amount of time it takes for people to form an initial impression, but this earliest encounter tends to linger. In fact, some communication specialists claim that it can take as many as 12 follow-up meetings to counteract a poor first impression. As a result, if you are not conveying the professional image you need to project, this will translate into loads of lost … Read More...
Impact of Empathy in the Patient-Doctor Relationship
Leading an active and healthy lifestyle also has the accidental side-effect of putting an intense strain on your body. However, just because you’ve hit that other side of 50 doesn’t mean doctors should start acting differently and stop caring for your feelings when you go in for a checkup. Having an empathetic doctor who understands your questions and is aware of your emotions can help change a scary situation into a calming one. How Empathy Can Help As you start to get older, your frequency to the doctor’s office starts increasing. When this happens, wouldn’t you want your doctor to display warm … Read More...
10 Key Ways To A Winning Skype Interview
Interviewing for a job can be tough. Now, however technology has added a big, new, virtual wrinkle. More and more interviews are being conducted via the Internet by way of Skype. These remote interviews are growing in popularity because they save employers both time and money. However, due to the still unfamiliar aspects of virtual interviews, such interactions can be especially challenging for mature jobseekers. It goes without saying that the basic rules for successful interviewing apply, however there are several additional factors you will need to consider. Here are 10 key tips that will help you … Read More...
A Lesson On Stress You Will Not Want to Miss!
This important life lesson was sent to me by a friend. It made such an impression that I just had to pass it on... A young lady confidently walked around the room with a raised glass of water while leading a seminar and explaining stress management to her audience. Everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, 'Half empty or half full?' She fooled them all :"How heavy is this glass of water?" she inquired with a smile. Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. To 20 oz. She replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, … Read More...
BODY LANGUAGE & MULTIPLE LINES OF COMMUNICATION
When humans interact, our lines of communication are both complex and intricate. If you're communicating verbally, it’s relatively easy to extract emotions based on what you're saying and how you're saying it. The "mixed signals" of communication tend to occur when we stop talking. With body language, it can be a bit harder to extrapolate a definite feeling or mood from someone. Everyone possesses different mannerisms and therefore distinct communication styles. For example, liars may be easy to spot thanks to an overly stiff posture, twitchy hands that are always rubbing a forearm or back of … Read More...
What Is Real Justice In the Age Of #MeToo?
So many of our lives have been touched by sexually inappropriate behavior and even sexual violence. As boomer women, we can’t help but reflect on how the social norms for our times were different. But young women today are coming to the fore and making real strides in speaking out to change things. In fact, this is one area where women have definitely “come a long way, baby!” Lacy M. Johnson wrote about her horrendous experience of being kidnapped and raped in her highly acclaimed book, The Other Side. Now, she is exploring the aftermath of her experience and her thoughts regarding true justice for the … Read More...