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Career, Vocation & Finance
The most significant turning points for women are often not marriage or motherhood, but personal growth experiences—psychological “self-work” such as changing one’s lifestyle. Many women see mid-life not as winding down, but as an opportunity to explore new careers, interests, growth, and fulfillment.
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Research shows that well-being at mid-life is supported by financial security, a confidante or close circle of friends, good health, high self-esteem, a positive self-view, goals for the future, a meaningful life narrative, positive role models, and feeling comfortable in our own skin.
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This is a time to explore who we truly are and what we want from the rest of our lives—and then take action. Set personal development goals, reflect on different areas of your life, and imagine what you want each to look like.
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Being 50 and beyond today is very different from what it meant for previous generations. It is not a time to give up or wait for the end. It is a moment to embrace purpose, self-appreciation, and comfort with who we are.
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We live healthier, happier, and longer lives when we have meaning and purpose. Stop trying to be good at everything—focus on what truly matters to you. If there is something you’ve been wanting to do, start now.
Expand what brings you joy, adjust what doesn’t, and embrace the life you are naturally inspired to live. Don’t wait. This is your life, and the time to make the most of it is now.
Yes! You can thrive at any age. No one really starts over. Forge a new path from where you are today, and bring along your wealth of knowledge , expertise, and skills.
Most entrepreneurs are no strangers to chaos and stress. In fact, Orly Benaroch Light learned how to deal with it well at a young age. This is her story about using adversity to grow stronger, learn new skills, and improve the ability to be resilient, despite the odds.
The majority of American women will become single at some point between the ages of 65 and the end of life. This means that in their latter years, women should be equipped to manage their finances alone.
Remember: you can start late, start over, lose it all, fail again and again, yet still succeed.
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What Women are Saying
Abigail
My career interests are changing. I am preparing to blossom in a new field– writing –and I’ve obtained the experiences from life to write about valid feelings and desires, conflicts and contests with truth, because I’ve been there.
Bernadette
I recognizing that my personal values were out of step with corporate values. In my late 50's, I pursued a Master's degree in clinical counseling, and I am building a nonprofit organization that works with employers to provide support to victims of sexual harassment in the workplace.
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Nala
Over the course of my 40 years in the workforce, my career path has seen some interesting ups and downs. I also made the right decision for me at each stage in my life. But I changed direction when they were no longer right. A career choice need not be final It's never too late to stretch your wings.
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