What comes to mind when you think about ending your career or quitting your job? Lifestyle freedom or financial independence are among the most common things women think about. Hopefully, you’ve planned for the financial piece of not working. But for …

As you stand at this pivotal juncture in your life, you may be searching for ways to navigate the challenges and embrace the opportunities that come with transitioning out of a long career. Journaling can be invaluable if you’re planning for …

We’ve all heard the saying, “Age is just a number.” But let’s be honest: how often do we live by that idea? It’s one thing to say but quite another to weave it into your daily life. So, how can you …

You’ve probably heard it said countless times: “Age is just a number.” But how often do you really believe it? As the years pass and the candles on your birthday cake multiply, it’s easy to fall into the trap of seeing …

Sadly, setting healthy boundaries is not taught in schools or most homes. It’s a critical skill for you now in your encore years. After spending so many years investing in careers, families, and communities, you (and many other women) feel pulled …

In another post, I wrote about reasons you may not include enough self-care in your life (Struggling with Self-Care) and one of those reasons was low self-esteem. However, self-care is not the only thing adversely affected by low self-esteem; this topic …

This week, I’m going down a different path as I see and hear about more and more women in their encore years choosing to travel solo. They do it for a variety of reasons. That’s not the important piece here. What …

Finding Your Joyful State to Build Resilience … https://laurahess.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/113_Living_with_Purpose_and_Joy_in_Your_Encore_Years_-_Interview_with_Laura_Hess-1.mp3 I am thrilled to share a special experience with you all—one that has deeply resonated with me and, I believe, will inspire many of you. Recently, I had the honor of joining …

We all know self-care is essential to our well-being and success in life. It’s funny how knowing this doesn’t make it any easier to carve out the time needed to practice it. Let’s explore some reasons you might struggle with self-care …

As women, we’ve always valued our friendships with other women. As baby boomer women, those friendships become ever more precious. We’ve spent what seems like a lifetime caring for others, sometimes at great expense to ourselves, and we’ve devoted countless hours …

As boomer women, social connections can be more challenging, especially after we’ve left our jobs. You’ve left your network behind, and you’re starting fresh and new. So now what? You have the power to make meaningful connections with people in your …

I’ve been working on this for a while, and finally, we’re ready for prime time! Because joy can be an elusive topic for so many of us, I wanted to create a tool you can use to look at your life …

A Captivating Conversation on Joy and Fulfillment … In a recent episode of Randy Haveson’s podcast “Becoming Your Own BFF”, I had the honor of joining him for a thought-provoking discussion on the transformative power of joy and self-discovery. As the …

Something different this week. Making connections in your encore years can be a challenge for many women. It’s not like you have a ready-made community in an office. You have to do it yourself. So where to start?  Here are ten …

If you’re feeling pressed for time, give more of it away. Sounds like an oxymoron, I know. But it’s true. (You’ve heard the saying, “If you want something done, give it to a busy woman,” right? That’s true, too.) Studies show that …

How do you define friendship? I’m sure you have people who qualify more as acquaintances than friends. We all do. These people are important and provide value in some way, but they’re not the first people you think about when considering …