Confidence Booster: The Psychology Of The Power Suit
Summer is winding down and perhaps there's a little pang of post-holiday blues creeping in. But for fashionistas over 50, there's a way to face…
10 Things to Let Go For a Happier Midlife
Midlife can be a crossroads. You've built a life, achieved (or maybe not achieved) certain goals, and now you're facing a new chapter. It's natural…
Is Blue Monday A Real Thing?
Blue Monday, the third Monday in January, is often referred to as the most depressing day of the year. The holidays are over, the weather…
Overthinking In Midlife: 5 Steps To Get Your Brain Back
Do you often dwell on your choices or get trapped in a tunnel of “what if” scenarios or regrets? Or aren't you able to get your…
Say Goodbye To Energy Vampires
One simple thing you can do this Summer (apart from enjoying your holidays) is self-reflect. You might have already taken time to update your wardrobe…
Are You Living On Autopilot?
It happens more often than you think. Being busy and distracted at the same time, you tend to follow your predictable daily routine without reflecting…
The Maturity Principle
Did you know personality tends to get better over time? Psychologists call it "the maturity principle." It's when people become more extroverted, emotionally stable, agreeable…
How About Spring Cleaning Our Mind?
As Spring arrives, now is the perfect time of the year to consider a deep-clean. I'm not talking about decluttering our wardrobes (although it's always…
The Joy Of Being Selfish
Do you find it hard to put yourself first? Then, at midlife, it's time to discover the joy of being selfish. Putting the needs of…
The Atlas Of The Heart
There is no doubt that we've never felt more in need of cultivating empathy and connection than during these difficult times. However, after being socially…
How To Heal Your Broken Heart When Over 50
Everyone has experienced a breakup in life. It hurts, it sucks, it makes you feel horrible. But for people in their 50s or beyond, breakups…
Holiday Blues, Anyone?
Although Christmas is a heart-warming time to celebrate with friends and family, the holidays can be super stressful for many people, especially for midlifers who…
Learning To Forgive Ourselves
Whether you believe in Karma or not, you can't deny that our life is the result of actions and consequences. But have you ever wondered…
The 7 Female Archetypes
What does it mean to be a woman? These days femininity is incredibly layered and complex. However, whether conscious or not, we can still relate…
Nicole Cutts: “Seeing My Life As A Heroine’s Quest Is Empowering”
Approaching her 50's, Nicole Cutts, a psychologist and author based in the Washington D.C. area, knew her opportunities would have changed with regard to those…
In Praise Of The Specs
What Do Jennifer Aniston, Brooke Shields and Jennifer Lopez have in common? They are all celebs over 40 who look even more amazing when wearing…
7 Effective Ways To Get Over Rejection
Don't we all just love to receive a YES for an answer? But what should we do with the BIG NOs that crush our soul?…
The Gift Of Empathy
Midlife is when we discover ourselves not simply through self-reflection, but by becoming interested in the lives of others. Perhaps it’s because we have less…
Why Are We Making The Same Mistakes Over And Over ?
If we are supposed to grow older but wiser why do we keep making the same mistakes over and over again? Isn't midlife considered the…
Beat Procrastination With ‘The 5 Second Rule’
Approximately 20% of people are chronic procrastinators. They chronically avoid difficult tasks and may deliberately look for distractions. Sounds familiar? We often assume that procrastination…