I was in my mid forties when my love affair began. Interestingly, it was with someone whose value I'd discounted for many years. Although this isn't my nature, I openly derided her (yes, it is a woman), smirking and pointing out her physical flaws to my friends. I even called her "stupid," something I never do. She just didn't seem the caliber person I could admire in the way I had so many others in my life. Naturally, the beginning of the love affair was rather rocky. Since our relationship had been … [Read more...]
Insider Tips on How to Ace a Behavorial Style Interview
Every jobseeker knows that, if you want the job, you have to ace the interview. To do so means building rapport with your interviewers, targeting your responses to the needs of the position, validating your skills with specific examples, and presenting yourself as a confident, can-do professional. This, of course, requires adequate preparation. But interviewers are all too well aware that applicants can anticipate that certain questions will be asked of them and compose their answers ahead of time. So … [Read more...]
Hoping for a Solo Trip? Here’s What You Need to Know Before You Go
Humans thrive on adventure. From the very moment we open our eyes, the unquenchable curiosity becomes one of the defining components of what makes us unique among species. This intrinsic feature of human nature never truly leaves us, which is why traveling around the globe becomes a particularly exciting opportunity after retirement. After all, you have carte blanche to do whatever you want with your time! Family vacations are all fine and dandy, but every person needs to go on a pilgrimage every once in … [Read more...]
Challenges Seniors Face Living at Home Alone
As we age, we slowly start realizing that all of the things we used to take for granted aren’t the same anymore. When we were younger, we couldn’t imagine that we were going to need help to do simple, everyday things such as cooking, cleaning, or even getting dressed. Still, no matter how difficult things get, a great number of older people choose to live on their own in their homes. This means that they are going to be facing some pretty serious challenges and struggle to perform the activities they used … [Read more...]
The 3 Reasons Why Grandmas Should Rule the World!
As I’m fond of saying, we boomer women are revolutionizing the spirit and style of aging. True as this statement is, however, we still have a long way to go. In fact, consider what comes to your mind when someone says you’re “acting like a grandma.” Chances are—you’re not going to be overly thrilled by that comment. But what if we could change all of that? What if we held positions of real power? What if grandmas truly did rule the world? Here are three ways our global community would be a lot better off … [Read more...]
Job Search in Early Fall: A Great Time To Be Looking!
Are you a mature jobseeker who has been out there for a while? Are you losing energy and confidence in your options and opportunities? Have your hopes been dashed over and over again? If these feelings describe what you are going through, take heart. Your time may be just around the corner… Many job-seekers don’t realize there is a seasonal aspect to the job hunt. The good news is that early fall is one of the two best times of year to look for work. Just like the school year begins anew, organizations … [Read more...]
Doctor Recommending a New Plan of Treatment? If So, Check This Out First!
As we age, we know that keeping on top of our good health is even more critical to our wellbeing. So we put a lot of faith in doctors. But when a new procedure, medication or test is prescribed, it is extremely important for us to have a full understanding of why this is being ordered, any potential side effects, the viability of alternative treatments, etc. So take a couple of minutes to view this valuable information and then think of questions that you will want to ask. Here are some to get you … [Read more...]
Older Jobseeker? Here are 3 Super Ways to Beat the Age Bias!
Are you over 50 and feeling frustrated by the lack of opportunities in the job market? Do you think you’re being overlooked simply because of your age? Are you tired of seeing the jobs go to younger, less experienced applicants? If so... read on! There is little doubt that age bias is out there. In fact, many younger employers hold three main objections to hiring mature workers: They believe you lack energy and your commitment to your work has waned over the years. They think you will have … [Read more...]
Update Your Home before You Retire
Preparing for retirementis one of the greatest feelings in the world! This is when you can finally relax, stop worrying about everything, and dedicate some time and energy to yourself. However, preparing for retirementrequires some planning, and there are so many things you have to do beforehand. Updating your home and preparing it for the future is one of these things. These updates don’t have to be too expensive, though, but they still need to be done. If you’re about to retire as well, here are a few … [Read more...]
10 Ways Lifting Weghts Combats Age-related Muscle Loss
There have been hundreds, if not thousands, of studies with volunteers from ages 55-90 weight training. Training with weights, whether they are heavy or light, has been shown to be a safe, enjoyable, and beneficial activity for older adults. As age increases, muscle mass and strength decreases. From age 50 muscle mass begins to decrease by 1-2% annually. In your 50s, muscle strength starts to fall by 1.5% and from age 60 and older it begins to decrease by 3% annually. This issue can lead to an increase … [Read more...]
5 Adventurous (Yet Safe) Activities That Will Enrich Your Everyday Life
Sure, we can easily get comfortable with snuggling on the sofa and watching the latest blood-pumping TV show. But before you begin feeling the symptoms of chronic fatigue, you’ll want to try changing up your habits. Mixing and matching a variety of unpredictable activities and infusing your daily routine with energy-boosting behaviors can truly turn your life around. If you are looking for a kernel of inspiration to alter your quality of life, check out these five adventurous (yet safe) activities that … [Read more...]
Older Traveler? The All-important Essentials You Will Need to Bring!
It’s never too late to travel and explore the world, no matter what your age. Traveling helps you gain new experiences, meet people from all walks of life, experience beauty on the other side of the world, boost your confidence, widens your horizon and numerous other benefits. Traveling after retirement, without any work-related worries and a free mind is a great idea! You can either find yourself a leisure trip at Bali or explore the wild with Nepal Trekking Packages. With approaching age you must make … [Read more...]