When I set out to recommend a list of movies for Fall, there were some old and new titles that had a similar theme of empowerment. The movies selected here re-energized my point-of-view in Act 2.5 and I hope that… Continue Reading
I was pleasantly surprised by my first experience with canned wine this summer! We picked-up two four packs, to bring with us on our beach vacation. We had broken a bottle of red wine recently in transit, and it was… Continue Reading
Summer brings us time to enjoy many outdoor activities and adventurous vacation days. One of my favorite ways to spend a relaxing, hot summer day is with a really good book or watching a movie. When you are looking for… Continue Reading
Act 2.5 is the ideal time to start thinking about your retirement. It is a great opportunity to consider your initial dreams and priorities. We do have many choices today. So there is no need to put out the sign… Continue Reading
If you have a job, you most likely have a routine: Wake up, brush your teeth, head to work, sit in at your desk or in an office, interact with the same people and then head home. On most days,… Continue Reading
I have found that at this time in my life – in Act 2.5 – I am more interested in planning ahead than ever before. My recent separation from work has made me look at life a little differently. Up… Continue Reading
The groundhog did not find his shadow, so it is possible that we will see an early Spring! Just the thought of this possibility inspires a revived sense of joy. The days are becoming longer and the bright sunshine exposes… Continue Reading
The path to relevance has shifted for me during the past 3 years. Initially, my focus was meeting the expectations of people at work as well as my friends and family. However, years of balancing commitments to others has made… Continue Reading
After years of reading work emails with my morning coffee, I realized my personal time was being invaded by work, so I decided to let them go until I got into the office. My job is high-pressured enough, but when… Continue Reading
Many of today’s grandmothers are outfitted in business attire, carrying laptops and cellphones instead of aprons and recipe boxes. For those of us who spent years juggling motherhood and careers, the work-life balance focus has now been shifted to staying… Continue Reading
If those words are music to your ears, you’re not alone. For most of us in Act 2.5, we have waited a long time for the business world to embrace the positive attributes we bring to the workplace. Romy Newman,… Continue Reading
I was asked to share some information about the qualities of women in the workplace. The first thing that came to mind was the recent increase in number of women being promoted into executive positions, including traditional male roles. In… Continue Reading
Women Leading Change – The “Four Pearls of Wisdom” “Women Leading Change” was a theme for a Simmons Leadership Conference, where keynote speaker, Ms. Carla Harris, Vice Chairman of Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley, ran a lively session talking about… Continue Reading
There are solutions to managing stress in the media every week, and though I tried many of them, mindfulness was the one that provided me with the best result. Mindfulness begins with a focus on your bodily sensations and your… Continue Reading
It’s not surprising that prolonged sitting or standing is bad for your health. If your physician hasn’t told you this then you’ve probably read it on the covers of health and fitness magazines. In fact, it’s become such a hot… Continue Reading
Some say it’s nearly impossible to achieve a work-life balance because three important elements – work, family and health – must be in harmony for this to happen. In a Harvard Business School survey, “94% of working professionals reported working… Continue Reading