There is no way around it: To land a job today, you have to consider yourself a product to be sold in the marketplace. Successful products require successful branding. There are 5 power-packed branding techniques that, used correctly, are certain to distinguish you as the product of choice. So take a step back, assess your marketing strategy and brand yourself with: 1) Attractive packaging. Customers reach for products that are visually appealing. As a job-seeker, this means you’ll need to ensure … [Read more...]
Creating Bonds: How To Make Friends When You’re Over 50
People who have clocked 50 years and above live with us, in the neighborhood, the countryside and in cities around us. Most of them think life is notasfunas it used to be in their twenties or thirties. They also feel keeping up with the pace of social aspects of life has become a big challenge. And so the question the question is; how can you help them cultivate positive mindset about their age? Is there a chance that they can also cultivate a healthy social life as they use to before age became a … [Read more...]
Boomer Women: A Fond Look Back At Our Bad (And Good) Hair Days!
If you’re a baby boomer woman, you’ve got a special relationship with your hair. You might now be wearing it shorn in the practical, easy-care look of a mature woman or you may still be sporting shoulder-length tresses that give you a certain youthful allure. But, whether you've let your hair go grey naturally, added highlights and lowlights, or ponied up the money for a full-on dye job, you can bet your crowning glory is something special. After all, our hair (in all its forms and fashions) has been a … [Read more...]
In a Job Search? Here Are 3 Ways To Boost Your Success Rate!
Jobseekers spend the majority of their time and focus on three aspects of their search: their resume, networking, and preparing for interviews. It goes without saying that each of these elements is critical to job search success, however the most elemental piece of the process is often overlooked. In order to present yourself as an attractive, viable candidate, you’ll need to know what employers want—and that takes research! Any savvy marketer realizes that prior to launching a product, he or she has to … [Read more...]
How Cats Greatly Improve Our Health And Happiness
Turning 50 in today’s world is nothing like it used to be. In fact, life expectancy didn’t hit 49 until the year 1900, so we’re part of a very new trend on earth when it comes to living and enjoying life past what used to be such an unachievable number. However, just hitting the milestone isn’t enough for most people...you want to continue having the time of your life, and that means there’s always room for improvement, no matter what your age is. So when it comes to improving two of the most important … [Read more...]
The 4 Freedoms of Menopause
Menopause has gotten a bad rap for centuries. First it was whispered about—even dubbed “the change” because the m-word was just too controversial to use in polite society. But once boomers encountered this major life transition, we burst the closet doors wide open—no hiding for us. Seemingly everywhere one turned, there was a book or an article about this major life transition. Yet most of these pieces, informative as they were, spoke mainly of the discomfort of perimenopause and little of the wondrous … [Read more...]
How to Decorate a Small House on a Budget
When talking about decorating, the size of either your home or your budget does not matter. With just a few good moves and some clever decisions, you can make your small living area reach its peak in terms of style and aesthetic appeal in no time. So, let’s get down to business, and see what the tricks of decorating a small home while staying within budget limits are, shall we? Smaller homes are easier to decorate As weird as it may sound to some, smaller homes are, in fact, easier to decorate. If you … [Read more...]
Workforce 50: 4 Key Ways to Address the Age Factor
If you’re a post 50 jobseeker, you know all too well that ageism can prove a real threat to your job search efforts. However if you hope to be successful, you can’t allow your gray hair stop you from presenting yourself with confidence. Rather, you can go a long way to conquering the age factor if you make the effort to identify the negative stereotypes that younger employers are likely to hold against you, plan ahead to address and overcome these roadblocks, and present yourself in an upbeat, can-do … [Read more...]
Easy and Effective Ways to Improve Your Heart Health
Your heart matters: It’s what keeps you moving and growing and loving, even as you age. And many people take great care of their hearts at home, where they find time to exercise and to eat well and to lower stress by surrounding themselves with friends and family and doing things that help them decompress. But those same people can find themselves at the opposite end of the heart-care spectrum while at work. There, they can put too-long hours in at a desk. They can eat food that they wouldn’t have at … [Read more...]
Meaningful Work: 3 Key Clues to Finding Job Satisfaction
Are you an older job-seeker who is currently looking for work? If so, you have likely faced your share of roadblocks and unfortunate stereotypes based upon your age alone. Yet, despite the discouraging experiences you may have encountered, a post-midlife job search can bring undeniable rewards: renewed energy and vigor, a sense of purpose and a fresh start. That is… if you take the time to review your needs and wants, consider your options and follow your inner guidance to a fulfilling new job. The years … [Read more...]
Best Side Jobs When You Are Over 50
The times we live in have never been so insecure. This doesn’t mean the civilization is teetering on the edge of the abyss, it only means that the paradigm shift known as digitalization has created a new order of things, the consequences of which are still somewhat unfamiliar. This can be scary to a lot of people – especially the ones who were born in the age when doing a good job meant you can expect a lifetime of security. Liberal capitalism brought us an ever-shifting landscape of business bubbles and … [Read more...]
Stroke: The Critical Facts You Need to Know!
Stroke is the 5thleading cause of death in the U.S. today and it is important to understand your risk factors as well as what you can do to help prevent becoming a victim to this life-altering event. Did you know … More women than men have strokes each year, in part because women live longer. 85% of strokes are classified as ischemic. An ischemic stroke occurs when a clot blocks an artery, cutting off blood flow to part of the brain. The other 15% of strokes are called hemorrhagic strokes, in … [Read more...]