Reinventing Yourself After 70
All of us dread aging to some degree, but our elder years can be a positive period of continued vitality, engagement, and fulfillment.
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Katharine Esty
Jul 214 min read
I'm Sorry: Two Words that Help Our Relationships
Relationships go through good times and bad ones, so it’s important to care for them. Learning to apologize is a powerful tool for this.
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Katharine Esty
Jun 234 min read
You Can Choose a Positive Attitude
This may sound radical, but choosing a positive attitude toward life can have a direct impact on your happiness, well-being, and longevity.
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Katharine Esty
May 194 min read
Parenting Evolves as We Age
Strengthening our bonds and staying connected benefits our health and well-being. But how do we manage when the road gets bumpy with age?
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Katharine Esty
Apr 214 min read
Managing Unexpected Change as We Age
Change can be difficult to handle as we age. Here I share five do's & don'ts to help you manage stress in the face of unexpected change.
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Katharine Esty
Mar 194 min read
Aging Today
Aging isn't what it used to be. Read on to explore recent research & some of my experiences, the difficulties & joys, of being old today.
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Katharine Esty
Feb 185 min read
Friends Matter More As We Age
We all know our family matters. But when we are in our 70s, 80s and 90s, what we are not so aware of is just how critical our friends are...
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Katharine Esty
Jan 176 min read
Transgender Today
Many of us struggle to understand the meaning of transgender & nonbinary. Here is my journey of increasing awareness & openness to learn.
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Katharine Esty
Dec 19, 20235 min read
Self-Care Is The Key to Well-Being
We may love the holidays, but many feel depleted as the festivities end. We are in need of recuperation. That’s where self-care comes in.
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Katharine Esty
Oct 22, 20236 min read
Women’s Rights Benefit Us All
I’ve been watching the attack on women’s rights with growing alarm—we should all be worried. Action can help our feelings of powerlessness.
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Katharine Esty
Sep 27, 20235 min read
Wisdom We Wish We Had Known
How often have you thought, “I wish I knew that when I was younger?” Being alive means we are constantly learning, growing, and adapting.
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Katharine Esty
Jul 23, 20235 min read
Helplessness is the Worst Feeling
In this blog, I will look at the impact the ongoing pandemic has had on inducing helplessness in us. And what to do about it.
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Katharine Esty
Jun 20, 20236 min read
Two Kinds of Joy
Joy isn’t the circumstances of our lives but comes from the focus of our lives.
What is core joy & how can it bolster your journey?
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Katharine Esty
Apr 23, 20234 min read
Are You Going Though Life on Autopilot?
Sometimes I’m asked, “What is the best thing I can do to age well?” My answer today is: "Practice mindfulness and daily meditation.”
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Katharine Esty
Feb 21, 20234 min read
Technology Triumphs and Terrors
We are one of the first generations who’ve had to deal with technology impacting most parts of our lives. It’s both enriching & enraging...
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Katharine Esty
Jan 18, 20236 min read
Older Men Talk About "Being a Man"
This month I interviewed some male readers to see how their ideas of masculinity has changed as they've aged, and it may surprise you.
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Katharine Esty
Dec 13, 20225 min read
4 Guidelines for Happier Holidays
There are good reasons why most elders enjoy celebrating the holidays more now than when they were younger. Today's blog has 4 to consider.
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Katharine Esty
Nov 20, 20224 min read
The Magic of Connection
Connections ground us and give us new ways of thinking. But many of us are unaware of the steps for creating fulfilling relationships.
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Katharine Esty
Oct 20, 20225 min read
What It's Actually Like To Be Over 90
As I approach 90 I'm wondering what my own future will bring. Will the happiness I have written so much about continue for me as I age?
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Katharine Esty
Jun 10, 20224 min read
Secret Sources of Resiliency
I’ve been wondering: what are the ingredients for the happiness older people experience? Let's discuss them & the concept generativity.
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