The Domino Project’s for today only, is giving away a free Kindle version of the essay “Self Reliance” by Ralph Waldo Emerson. “Today, The Domino Project launches a contemporary re-imagining of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s most famous essay Self-Reliance. We’re thrilled to work with Ibex, a very cool outdoorwear company, to reintroduce you Ralph Waldo Emerson. In return, […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Self & Wellness’ category
Travel! There’s a World Out There, Get In It.
This morning I’m sharing a tip from one of my 40-something readers. As she notes, many 40-something women wish they had traveled more! But it’s tough with the pressure to get a job…and either literally or emotionally pay off the debt of 4 years of college. She is an American who now lives in France […] Read more…
Do What You Do and Do It Well…
Overheard… Women: Guys don’t want to date. Guy: There are no cool women to date. I said, “What? There are so many beautiful and accomplished 20-something single women out there. I know I’ve talked to many of them. What makes a woman cool?” Guys response: “When she does what she does well so […] Read more…
Part II on Relationship with Food and Body
Check out part 2 of my guest post on iamguiltless, the blog created by Elizabeth Jarrard and Stephanie Horton to further their mission to foster self-love and appreciate within our community! This one deals with how your relationship with food changes from 20 to 40. Enjoy — maybe with a peice of chocolate. Chocolate is not […] Read more…
40-Something Skin Love – How to Save Your Skin
Q: I‘d be interested to hear about what women did/wish they did in their 20’s to “preserve” their youth. We’ve all heard about sunscreen, but what else? Is it ever too soon to start? When is it too late? Does it even make a difference? Do any of these products, creams etc. EVEN WORK? I’d […] Read more…
Never Give Up, Never Shut Up
A few weeks ago I was being interviewed for a radio show and the woman who was on before me was talking about her life as a female musician and she said that her motto or mantra was Never Give Up, Never Shut Up. I love that. So many 40-something women wish they had been […] Read more…
The Longest Relationship You Will Have is With Yourself
A double post today. My earlier post was about putting yourself first when it comes to planning for your future. Not to sound so selfish but having financial independence can free you up to give more to yourself and others. The idea of me first is a big one and I was honored yesterday […] Read more…
Phone Off, Life On
Check out the video link below from a girl who drunk dialed the wrong guy with her midnight musings! Drunk Dial Goes Viral Hilarious. I’m not sure if it’s for real or not …but I’m sure almost everyone can relate to a drunk dial they wish wasn’t real. One thing a lot of 40-somethings […] Read more…