by drsusan | Aug 14, 2014 | Influences, Personal Development, Resilience
One of the unfortunate truths of getting older is that our circle of friends is in danger of shrinking. Our friends develop different circles or or move away or pass away. There may come a morning when you look around and find that no one is there.You may have several...
by drsusan | Jun 12, 2014 | Fifty Over Fifty, Influences, Stories
How adaptable are you? Can you figure out how to expand, repurpose, and adapt your skills? Are you curious? These traits can help you find a way to use what you already know to create your next career. Bunnie leveraged her ability to build relationships and her past...
by drsusan | May 1, 2014 | Influences, Personal Development, Stories
Who inspires you? I started thinking about this after seeing a quote earlier today: I have met brave women who are exploring the outer edge of human possibility, with no history to guide them, and a courage to make themselves vulnerable that I find moving beyond...
by drsusan | Apr 11, 2014 | Influences, Stories
I’m always a mixture of emotions in April, mixing melancholy with anticipation. This year, the weather is fickle, my schedule is unsettled and I’m waiting for some big projects to bloom, hampered by bouts of delays. I go outside and finally see a handful...
by drsusan | Apr 7, 2014 | Fifty Over Fifty, Influences, Personal Development, Resilience
My whole life I’ve been taught the value of persistence. If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. It takes a hundred “no’s” to get to “yes.” In the words of the Old Philosopher (you’ll need to be over 50 to...
by drsusan | Mar 25, 2014 | Influences, Personal Development, Resilience
Yesterday I heard from two friends whose ex-husbands had died. Neither had maintained contact with their ex, but once there had been a loving relationship. Both women had children with their former partner. Both children had complicated relationships with their...
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