Recognizing and appreciating glimmer feelings — those brief moments of joy and contentment in everyday life — can be transformative, especially as you navigate the encore years. Cultivating glimmers into lifelong habits lays the foundation for sustained happiness and resilience.   …

Glimmer feelings, those fleeting moments of joy and contentment, have a unique power when shared with others. As a woman navigating through your encore years, these shared moments can create deeper connections, enhance relationships, and foster a sense of community, multiplying …

Life’s crossroads, particularly those encountered in your encore years, bring emotions and challenges. During these transitions — be it retirement, a change in living situations, health issues, or even embarking on a new venture — the concept of ‘glimmer feelings’ becomes …

In this journey called life, especially as you step into your encore years, finding joy in the smallest moments becomes more critical. I teach Does Your Life Pass the Joy Test™; part of that is noticing the glimmers. Glimmers are fleeting …

While we search far and wide for sources of joy, the most potent wellspring often lies within us. It’s a beautiful irony. Your relationship with yourself is the most enduring one you’ll ever have, and it profoundly impacts your capacity for …

Let’s be honest: when we reflect on the moments that have brought us the most joy, they often involve the people we love and care about. Relationships are the critical ingredient influencing your existence’s flavor, richness, and quality. Relationships’ vital role …

“Money can’t buy happiness.” You’ve heard this adage, but if you’re honest, you also know money plays a role in your overall well-being and joy. While it’s not the be-all and end-all, understanding the connection between money and joy can offer valuable …

On our career paths, success is usually equated with tangible rewards — promotions, raises, and accolades. While these markers are important, they’re not the whole story. Your career isn’t just a means to a financial end. You spend a significant amount …

Joy is often relegated to the emotional or psychological realm, leaving physical well-being in the background. This separation is artificial and misleading. Physical well-being is not merely a backdrop for joy; it’s an active player and contributes shades and hues to …

Our fast-paced world often has us running from one task to another, missing the environment and beauty surrounding us as sources of joy. We forget our surroundings serve as a backdrop to our lives – a canvas for painting our emotional …

In a world obsessed with productivity and ‘hustle culture, the importance of fun, play, and pleasure is easily overlooked. The story that you need to work relentlessly and sacrifice joy for long-term gains is about as far from the truth as …