Feeling Overwhelmed? It Might Not Be Your “Mental Load”
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed lately—or even if you haven't—you’ve probably heard the phrase “mental load.” It’s everywhere. It sounds like the explanation. But what if it’s not the real issue? What if the problem isn’t how much you’re carrying…but how you’ve been taught to think about it and what you've been taught...
Rubbermaid Brilliance Glass Food Containers – Amazon Review
There's a new meal prep plan going down at our house. It's a portion-based plan following the information I learned from Ilmee Bae Mintz. This seems especially conducive to nearly empty nesters who have varied schedules. To facilitate the storage of the prepped food, I got these glass food storage containers. They seal...
When You Become the Safety Net
There’s a moment most of us don’t see coming. But suddenly, it’s true. As my friend said, you've joined the "orphan club." You are the safety net. After losing both of my parents—and being reminded again at a recent funeral—I started thinking about what this shift really means. Even when our parents aren’t actively...
Who We Are
We are creating a community of people in our 40s, 50s, and 60s. We are supporting each other as we progress, excel, and use our life experiences and earned expertise to do amazing things.
While we love travel and leisure, they do not define us. While we strive to be healthy, searching for anti-aging procedures doesn't preoccupy us.
We are here to change the world for the better by being true to the highest principles, living life to the fullest, and reaching out to serve others.
CREDOS are:
- Confident
- Radiant
- Excellent
- Dauntless
- Optimistic
- Successful
Aging is a privilege denied to many. We revel in every moment.
By fudging our age to avoid becoming an invisible middle-aged woman, we make ourselves invisible middle-age women.
Every time we tell that little white lie, we erase a little more of our true worth, diminish our lifetime value, disown our long nights spent battling demons and countless days slaying dragons.
We have earned the right to tell the truth that we are powerful and pretty damn awesome.
~ Susan Colby
Not the best Insta around. Not by a long shot. But not the worst either.
Followed one day when I was bored. Still bored. But whatever.
I don't recall signing up for this…