As a woman advancing into the second half of life, you may sometimes ask yourself, “What am I doing with my life?”Or, maybe you’re thinking, “I want to feel purposeful, not just fill my time.”Maybe ...

Who are you? Why are you here? How can you live a meaningful life? People have been grappling with these profound questions since time immemorial.In the last few weeks, I’ve heard from several women of ...

It happened when I reached midlife. I’d experienced regret before, but this was different. In my forties, I struggled with several deep-seated regrets all at the same time. And I didn’t handle it well. If ...

Have you ever thought, “I wish I could do that?”Write a novel, start a business or a charity, run a marathon, or live in a foreign country for a year?Have you ever longed to create ...

Here’s a question worth asking yourself: As a woman growing older in a culture obsessed with youth, what are your beliefs about aging? Are the first words you think of things like forgetful, frail, ugly, ...

We know nutrition and exercise are vital to optimal health and longevity, right? But human connection is another factor that's been getting more scientific attention lately. "We're going through a friendship famine today," says Marisa ...

Were you taught, like I was, that placing your needs before those of others is selfish, unkind, or unloving?Did you learn that being a devoted daughter, partner, mother, wife, or caregiver — while shouldering all ...

Have you ever suffered from depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions? Perhaps you or someone you know is going through it right now. If so, you're not alone. Both The Gallup Organization in the U.S. and ...

Have you ever felt like life was passing you by, leaving you trapped in a web of stagnation? Have you found yourself yearning for something more, something that would reignite the fire within you?If so, ...

Women's wellbeing has been on my mind even more than usual lately. I guess it's not surprising after my recent six-week stint of caregiving for my parents, quickly followed by my husband's surgery.Since then, I've ...