As we get older and our time to save is much shorter, we want to make some smart financial decisions. We want to be choosy and pick the right financial advisor that can help us achieve our financial goals so we are prepared for retirement. Isn’t that the goal in later life to be comfortable without worry? That way we can relax and do those precious things we’ve earned the right to finally do ! I researched this meaningful topic and found an article from a company called “Smart Assets” that has the right idea. Catchy name too !! They even match you up, depending on your needs, with an…

So many are finding themselves back in the dating game after being in a relationship for many years, either widowed or divorced. This happened to me. While you would think at our age there would be a resemblance of mature dating experiences. Many men and women find themselves inexperienced, and feeling like they are back to their teen years when it comes to the dating world. We have to undo all those thoughts and beliefs that don’t work anymore ! Those in mid-life probably haven’t dated since they were in their 20s ! They find themselves paralyzed with anxiety as they imagine their younger selves and the boys they were…

Today is Memorial Day and it’s fitting we give thanks to those that have given their lives to ensure our freedoms. Darren Hardy is another mentor of mine and the story he tells puts this into perspective so eloquently. He goes on to say that back in Austria, the Germans had invaded. The men and boys 12 years of age and older in the town were ordered in the town square. The commander told them that they were not a match to take down the German invasion. Their efforts were not going to withstand the army. They stood in a line regardless. He also told them that ” Every 20th…

Menopause isn’t funny. But maybe laughing at yourself can ease some of the insanity. Our ovaries stop producing reproductive hormones when we are in their 40’s -50’s. The symptoms range from hot flashes ( Heat surges as I call them ), mood changes, stress, fatigue, vaginal dryness to name a few. Oh the Glory ! We all know it’s a natural process every woman goes through, but did you think it would happen to you ? Funny, I still feel 20 in my head, but my body thoroughly disagrees !! I bend down to pick things up and find there are new noises coming out of me now. Notice, really…

Mothers believe in us more than we believe in ourselves ! They do more, worry more, and pray more about us than we’ll ever know. No matter how old we get, or how our lives change through the years, or distance separates us, there will always be that bond that never fades. It’s built in. I am a mother and grandmother to some of the best individuals I know, some very little and some much taller than me. It fills my heart to know that they are are thriving and becoming terrific people. Mom, as I look back on my childhood, I see that you sacrificed a great deal so…

Since my “Midlife Madness” has kicked into full gear, I am done with biting my tongue and living for others without caring for my own wants and desires. Do you get me ?? Those who do, will want to take a gander at a post I discovered on Huffpost ( Contributed by Dr. Michelle Martin ) ” 5 Ways that Middle-aged Women can feel more Visible ” It spoke of a 2014 study of women and middle age. Wondering your thoughts and feelings on this ? Please comment below and we can chat. I see it clearly that we are now not turning heads and subject to cat calls like…