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Katharine Esty
15 hours ago4 min read
I'm 90 Now: Joys and Challenges
Reaching the age of 90 has come with a unique set of reflections and insights, blending both the joys and challenges of a long life.
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Katharine Esty
Dec 22, 20244 min read
Unlocking Happiness in Your 70s and Beyond
Explore two attitudes that hamper our happiness: refusing to adapt to our changing circumstances and refusing the help that we need.
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Katharine Esty
Sep 29, 20245 min read
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
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
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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Katharine Esty
Feb 13, 20224 min read
Some Days You Hate Yourself
Ever been stuck in a terrible mood you just couldn’t shake? I was there recently. Here's how I finally lifted myself out of my dark place.
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Katharine Esty
Jan 16, 20225 min read
Six Behaviors That Make Us Happier
A significant portion of our happiness depends on our own behavior. Our day-by-day choices. Here are 6 behaviors to promote happiness.
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Katharine Esty
Apr 6, 20215 min read
Finding Purpose In Your Life
After age 70, the Big Questions become: “What is the purpose of all these added years?”, “ What is essential for a good life now?” and...
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Katharine Esty
Feb 14, 20203 min read
New Love after Loss—A Valentine of Hope
I’m just back from a trip to Florida with my new love, Peter. We had a week of nice dinners and leisurely joys: looking at the ocean...
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Katharine Esty
Nov 20, 20192 min read
How Writing My Newest Book Changed Me.
I changed from the process of writing my book Eightysomethings. At 80, I was in a funk about growing old; I focused on what I couldn’t do.
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