Sixty and me

I passionately believe that every woman has the power to build her dream life after 60. One of the first steps on this journey is to learn to see the world with a sense of optimism, regardless of what is going on around you. Over the last several years, I have had the opportunity to talk with hundreds of women in the Sixty and Me community. In doing so, I have noticed some interesting commonalities between the most positive members of our group. If you are not a natural optimist, I hope that…

We all have our own little idiosyncrasies. They’re what make us unique. What are your little eccentricities?

Let's explore 3 of the least expensive ways to hack our bodies and take control of our energy and vitality today.

For years, I searched for the perfect place to find fashionable glasses for older women. No matter where I looked, something was always wrong. Either the styles were old-fashioned and boring or the selection was poor. In frustration, I turned to the women in the Sixty and Me community to get their advice. I'd like to tell you some of their favorite places to buy glasses for women our age.

My husband and I just watched, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2.” Don’t listen to the less than flattering reviews – we were both rolling on the floor laughing. There is something about watching a big, loud, messy and interconnected family that triggers a primal wistfulness or a sweet nostalgia. Sadly, this type of tumultuous inter-generational living is nearly extinct these days – and we are paying a bigger price than we think...

How you nourish yourself this year may be one of the most important things you do. Slow down and savor your days and do the best you can.

Are we passively waiting for happiness to come through other people, dreams to fall in place, or for events to happen for us to be happy?

How often do you think about living a good life, reimagining “this one life we’ve been given” and generally making these final years count?

Those of us in our 60s often are avid beauty industry consumers in our search for obtaining positive body image.

There is so much to explore about this phase of life and what you still can do. What have you done so far with your life?