Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what three “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Herewith, there wishes to help you get a head start on perspective and gain confidence making decisions that are right for you. 1. Don’t change yourself for another person. Wait […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘quarterlife crisis’
Arm Yourself With Perspective From Others And Honesty With Yourself
As women look back on their twenties, they realize that a lot of angst came from thinking they couldn’t make mistakes. That there was a right and a wrong decision. Now they have lived through the “mistakes”, they’ve seen they other side. They are just decisions — and all you can do is make […] Read more…
All You Need Is One Person In Your Corner
I recently saw an article in HBR that talked about the important role supportive spouses play on your career (amongst four other key factors). This echoed Sheryl Sandberg’s quote that the most important career decision you will make is who you marry. Or more specifically that “a supportive spouse — a real partner — will play […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (150)
This week’s 3 gifts are from 3WCircle CEO and Founder, Caroline Scheinfeld. 3WCircle provides a platform for women to redefine success, happiness and connection. Caroline’s 3 Gifts for a 20-Something to make it through the 20s with confidence and more self-knowledge: 1. Make mental health a priority in addition to physical exercise. 2. Be self-reflective, in certain […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (148)
Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what three “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Here’s what one 40-something woman had to say. 1. Don’t live your life on a default setting. Everything is a choice. 2. Don’t guess. If you have doubts […] Read more…
5 Philosophies for Life from a Dermatologist
Sorry her philosophies are not skincare secrets. Although of course I asked. Dr. Doris Day, a well known dermatologist in NYC, gave me some skincare tips before before telling me her lessons learned on how to be beautiful inside and out. Prevention. Use sunscreen and Omega-3 supplements. Don’t underestimate the effect of emotional stress on […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (144)
Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what three “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Here are one woman’s gifts: 1. Decision free time. Schedule time where you don’t have to make decisions. That’s a vacation. Even if it’s just for two […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (143)
Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what 3 “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Here are one woman’s gifts: 1. Be prepared to be surprised. 2. You are more than your credentials. Spend less time on what you look like on paper […] Read more…