Exploring the world of techniques to try to reduce wrinkles and other signs of aging can be difficult. There are a lot of possible treatment avenues you could take. Some of them are treatments you can do on your own at home. Others have to be performed in skincare clinics, spas, or in some cases hospital settings. Below are some examples of the many treatments from which you can pick. Treating Your Skin Problems on Your Own There are several ways you can treat your skin problems on your own. For … [Read more...]
What to Do When the Reality of the Situation Hits
Most of the life’s tragedies arrive as unpredictable, blunt hits. They are inevitable and they will push the air out of your body and make it hard to breathe. The best thing you can do is learn how to tackle them with some semblance of dignity and responsibility. The hardest blows usually come when family members are besieged by a group of maladies, which is what happened to my mother – apart from dealing with heavy rheumatoid arthritis, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. As a mother of toddler … [Read more...]
How to Work a Room With Purpose and Flair!
Are you looking to land a new position, advance your career or become an influencer in your line of work? If so, you need to learn how to work a room with both purpose and flair! Despite dramatic changes in job searching due to today’s technology, one thing remains the same: people get people jobs! Studies remain fairly consistent showing that a minimum of 75% of positions is obtained by way of personal referral. Moreover, this percentage grows even greater for older workers, for those in higher-level … [Read more...]
Word to the Wise: Don’t Mess With Women Over 50!
As women over 50, we’re told that much of the quality of our lives is based upon a positive outlook and finding something we’re passionate about. I’m a big believer in this sentiment and refer to it frequently in this blog. However not all of life is positive and sometimes negative experiences arouse plenty of passion. So here goes my rant: My 94-year-old friend was upset. She told me she’d recently received a disturbing phone call that left her feeling anxious and confused. An officer from the San … [Read more...]
The Green Reaper: The Last Gift You Can Share
You are probably asking yourself: Who is this Green Reaper and what do you mean by giving the last gift I can share? When I first learned of Elizabeth Fournier (aka The Green Reaper), I had those very same questions myself. But once I spoke with her on Feisty Side of Fifty Radio, I learned this woman's work is of vital importance to us as commited individuals, to our loved ones and, also, to the planet as a whole. The majority of boomers hope to leave the world a better place. In fact, that's been a … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Feel Your Best for an Upcoming Interview
Landing an interview can feel like a huge win in the job search game. Getting to that in person meeting is more than half the battle of getting the job you’ve been working so hard to get. However, gettingthe interview is just the first step. The actual doing part is not yet over and requires a lot of preparation and pieces coming together. Interviews can be a bit intimidating sometimes, but with the proper pre-interview procedure you can take a bit of that stress away and help yourself to feel confident … [Read more...]
Successful Job Search In Summer? You Betcha!
Now that we’re deep into July, even dedicated jobseekers may decide to take a several week break, relax in their hammocks, and give in to the dog days of summer. Good idea, right? After all, people in your network are on vacation, new contacts are hard to come by, and it’s difficult to get appointments with key people you’d like to meet. Rather than spin your wheels, you’d rather wait until fall when people return from their vacations and business starts gearing up again. But not so fast—you just might … [Read more...]
Renovate Your Home and Maximize Your Coziness
Renovating your home for no apparent reason may seem like the strangest idea in the world, but it’s still something you have to do every once in a while whether you like it or not. Every home needs love and care and every investment makes a difference and inspires you to love it even more. Maximizing your coziness and adapting your home to your own needs is another way to make your life easier, more enjoyable and pleasurable, so here are a couple of renovating ideas you might want to consider if you wish … [Read more...]
Targeted Networking: The Real Key to Landing Your Next Job!
Experts maintain that targeted networking is the #1 key to landing a job. In fact, connecting with people in a targeted way has been proven time and again to be the most predictable and fastest route to a new position. This approach, furthermore, is particularly effective if you are a jobseeker of maturity. Older applicants face a number of potential roadblocks due to that one pervasive and persistent bias: ageism. But a nod of approval from a trusted colleague, employee or friend will go a long way to … [Read more...]
How to Love, Respect and Care For Your Aging Mother
Our elders deserve our respect because they have spent most of their lives trying hard to make this world a better place for us, their children and grandchildren. Showing respect and kindness to our elders should be more than an obligation, it should be a form of gratitude and courtesy that’s been ingrained in us from the earliest days. As they age, our parents change drastically, and it’s time to change the roles we have had in life, but we should never ever forget to treat our parents with utmost … [Read more...]
Making a Zen Paradise Out of Your Home
We all want to come home, relax, and unwind after a hard day at work. But if our living space feels stuffy, cluttered and dark, you won’t feel comfortable, and relaxation goes right through the window. There are several ways to ensure that this doesn’t happen and this article is here to help you create a space that will serve as a stress-free sanctuary for both you and your family. So let’s begin! Get rid of all the unnecessary clutter This is a definitive first step for creating a relaxing … [Read more...]
Resume Not Making the Cut? Here’s Why…
Any savvy jobseeker knows that resumes are not the golden ticket to your next position. Hands down, the majority of jobs are obtained by way of networking. Nevertheless your resume does play a critical role in the selection process. It acts as a substantiating document that underscores your fit for the job, the accomplishments you are capable of achieving and how current (or not) your skill set is. If you fail to make these points readily apparent to your reader, even the best networking lead is liable to … [Read more...]