“Some people are afraid to leave the security of what they know. I bet if you did research on the most successful people, I can guarantee they did not stay at home and surround themselves with the familiar. They take risks. And taking risks is a hard thing to get yourself in the mode of […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘40-something’
The Power of Warmth vs. Competence
A lot of people say this to me. Act confident and you will become confident. Get up and get back on the horse. But now there is some proof. An article in the Harvard Business Review discusses a study showing that how you act can definitely affect how you feel…and how others feel about you. […] Read more…
Be Confident in Not Knowing
Summertime. Vacation. Relaxation. Blog. Which one of these words doesn’t fit? I’m going to take some time off this week and in the meantime, while I might post once or twice, the remainder of the week I will share some posts from the early days of 40:20 Vision. Well, we’re only 9 months old but […] Read more…
The 40-Something Guide to Getting Over the 1st Heartbreak
Today we have a 20-something question on getting over the first heartbreak, something almost all humanity has experienced and it never gets easier. How do we move on? A side note: Anyone can submit a question through “Ask Advice” button above. The idea is to provide a variety of answers and perspectives from 40-something women […] Read more…
Valuing Friends — Find the No Judgement Zone
On deck for this weekend: a gathering of college roommates in NYC. That means lots of laughter, living, catching up, cocktails, and camaraderie. Yes they need nurturing, but the magic of some friendships is that no matter how long you go without connecting, the distance melts away when you get together. Herewith, an ode to friends. […] Read more…
Handling Inappropriate Behavior in the Workplace: Trust Your Gut
The other day we talked about dating in the workplace…what to do when you develop a crush on a colleague? But what about when you get unwanted comments or put in situations where you feel a co-worker or boss is treating you inappropriately? First of all …what is inappropriate? Most women would say trust your […] Read more…
The 80% / 20% on Developing Healthy Habits for a Lifetime
Earlier this spring I did a post on healthy living tips from Magen Banwart, a wellness coach, on 5 tips to being your 20-something best self. As we get into summer full swing I am reposting some of these tips on how not to let a healthy dose of indulgence get in the way of […] Read more…
Happily Independent
Happy 4th of July! In honor of Independence Day I took a look back at all my interviews to search for quotes and thoughts pertaining to independence. Here are some 40-something quotes on independence on subjects from family to finance to self-fulfillment. On independence within a relationship… “Give yourself some freedom to have independent lives. […] Read more…