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…
Archive of ‘Self & Wellness’ category
What I Know Now…5 Life Lessons Learned
Five women share what they would tell a 20-something about what they know now that they wish they knew then…. On career… If you’re doing something that you want to do or if you are on the path to doing that, keep the mindset that you have to work harder than anybody else. You […] Read more…
What I Know Now: You Can Choose How To Live Your Life…Now
Today I’m sharing the perspective of a 40-something art gallery owner and breast cancer survivor …but beyond the labels…a woman who has always thrived on living life to it’s fullest, mistakes and all. This is what she would tell a 20-somethign about “what I know now”. It’s a great reminder that appreciating what you have […] Read more…
Accumulate Experiences
Many of the 40-something women I talk to look back and wish they had spent more on experiences than things. Seems travel, a camping trip, museums or learning a new thing create more fulfilling memories that “what I wore when. “Accumulate experiences rather than stuff. Be okay with having a closet full o […] Read more…
Two Years In
Today we have a post from Stephanie Florence, 40:20 Vision’s contributing / Millennial editor, reflecting on her two years living in New York. ~ Two years ago this month I boarded a plane to New York City. I had two suitcases and would sleep on an air mattress in the living room of my new […] Read more…
Listen to Your Own Bucket List
What’s on your bucket list this weekend? This 40-something urges 20-somethings to listen you what you like to do and don’t wait for a life bucket list. Try new things all the time! On bucket lists…. Listen to your own bucket list. You don’t have to wait to have a bucket list and there […] 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…
Don’t Let Fear Force You Into A Hiding Place
Five 40-Someting Insights on making changes and goals – a good way to start the new year! 1. “Thinking that you know yourself well enough at 20 to know what your career should be for the rest of your life because you’re going to change five times at the minimum before you evolved enough to […] Read more…