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
Interview Success–Even When Your Interviewer Is Years Younger!
If you’re a jobseeker in your fifties or sixties, you’re already well aware that you face a number of age-related roadblocks to landing your next position. One of the biggest is successfully navigating the interview with a younger hiring manager. Assumptions on both sides of the generation gap can cause … Read More...
The Simple Phrase That Packs One Heckuva Wallop!
Mature jobseekers are well aware of the fact that they face a number of unflattering stereotypes due to their age alone. However, by keeping one simple phrase in mind, you absolutely can overcome a number of negative preconceptions younger employers may be holding against you. In fact, you’ll be able to … Read More...
Feisty Podcasts/Interviews
AARP: Key Ways to Save Your Senses
As we age, our five senses may go through changes that can zap life’s pleasures and even bring about potential health risks. Each of us wants to maximize our energy, keep our thought processes sharp and live lives of meaning and fulfillment. And that’s where Dr. Charlotte Yeh, Chief Medical Officer for AARP … Read More...
Your Good Health: An Integrative Approach
Ask any boomer out there what's important to him or her and good health will be at the top of their list. We know that if we want to continue to celebrate life as we age, we have to be mindful of how we take care of our bodies. Even more, many of us are choosing a different to health care than our parents … Read More...
BOOMER LIFE BLOG
AARP: Key Ways to Save Your Senses
As we age, our five senses may go through changes that can zap life’s pleasures and even bring about potential health risks. Each of us wants to maximize our energy, keep our thought processes sharp and live lives of meaning and fulfillment. And that’s where Dr. Charlotte Yeh, Chief Medical Officer for AARP Services can really help. Join this highly regarded physician as she shares ways you can make better choices that will lead to preserving your senses as well as other giant health benefits. It just takes 15-minutes to learn key tips that just might make all of the difference. This information is … Read More...
Interview Success–Even When Your Interviewer Is Years Younger!
If you’re a jobseeker in your fifties or sixties, you’re already well aware that you face a number of age-related roadblocks to landing your next position. One of the biggest is successfully navigating the interview with a younger hiring manager. Assumptions on both sides of the generation gap can cause problems. However you can prevail! There are three formidable (but largely unspoken) objections driven by your age alone. Nevertheless, if you approach the interview process with the understanding of what you’ll need to overcome and address these negative stereotypes head on, you could not only win over … Read More...
Before and After 40 Years of Marriage…
Boomers who have lasted in long-term relationships have undoubtedly endured their share of squabbles. Few associations in life can compete with the couple bond after decades of togetherness. So, in honor of this sometimes tension-filled cohabitation, here’s a bit of humor to lighten the mood: Before marriage: Man : I have been yearning for this day Lady : Will we ever part? Man : No Lady : Do you love me? Man : Of course Lady : Will you ever cheat on me? Man : Never in my life Lady : Will you cuddle and hug me? Man : Every chance I … Read More...
Happiness: The Practices That Bring Joy Around the World!
With the state of affairs today, we need a big dose of happiness wherever we can find it. Below are 10 great ways people around the world find their joy.... Courtesy of: SavingsSpot … Read More...
Over 50? It’s Time to Cross-train Your Brain!
Unfortunately, like the rest of our body, our brains can get a bit flabby with age. (Actually, they are probably one of the few parts of our body that is known to shrink with age.) Yep, there’s no denying it—going gray on top doesn’t necessarily help the little gray cells. But the good news is that we can do something about it! Just like lifting weights on a regular basis is good for muscle tone, routinely lifting mental weights is good for toning up your gray matter. Mental tasks that require focus and concentration are thought to stimulate and even generate new connections between brain cells. The … Read More...
Your Good Health: An Integrative Approach
Ask any boomer out there what's important to him or her and good health will be at the top of their list. We know that if we want to continue to celebrate life as we age, we have to be mindful of how we take care of our bodies. Even more, many of us are choosing a different to health care than our parents did. Rather than rely solely on doctor's orders, we want to take a proactive, integrative approach. And the world renowned Mayo Clinic has just the answer! They've come out with a comprehensive, multifaceted guide to help us use natural, noninvasive methods to strengthen and heal our bodies. In it, … Read More...