Thoughts, the Throne of Our Desire
Our thoughts are the most powerful tool we have. Like a computer, we are capable of creating great results in our own lives. The results are dependent upon the input, the thoughts we choose to focus on.
Life in Balance
Six Ways to Tap Inner Peace
Renee Trudeau, award-winning author and life coach, believes that our “inner world” should be as big and fertile as our “outer world.” Work and family lives transform when this begins to happen.
Fall in love with yourself this month!
February, the Month of Love. This is the time when we traditionally spend extra time and effort telling special people just how much we love them–our husbands or “significant others,” our children, family members and friends. But for women: how often do you tell yourself that you love you? Loving yourself means giving yourself permission more »
A Money Tool You Have to Use
Indexes are one of the most common concepts when it comes to investing, and investing is about growing your money so that you can reach your financial goals. Gain a clear understanding of this very simple but important investment tool so you can be a confident and proactive leader of your money.
The No Sorry Zone
How many times a day do you say “I’m sorry?” I was with a friend recently, and we began discussing how often we take responsibility for things that are really out of our control. “I’m sorry your party was rained out.” “I’m sorry you missed the luncheon today.” “I’m sorry but I don’t agree.” “I’m more »
Key steps to turning your New Year’s Resolutions into reality
It’s that time of year again. You make “New Year’s Resolutions” for more money, less weight and greater balance in your life, then you stay committed for a couple of months at best. Why is it so hard to carry those resolutions through the entire year and to achieve success? It’s probably because you don’t more »
6 Tips for Choosing the Right Investment Guidance
Avoid paralysis by analysis. I am extremely particular about whom I choose to listen to, and I suggest you do the same. Here are 6 tips to help you find good financial guidance.
Dream Big–How to Be a 21st Century Visionary
It’s never too late to dream big, even when you are a woman over 50. Marcia Wieder motivates us to become a True Visionary in the second of her series from Dream University. Over 20 years ago, when I began to write and speak about achieving our dreams, I had a big vision. It was more »
6 Steps for a Financial Checkup
Can you believe November is gone? It seems like just yesterday summer was approaching, and now here we are about to face the end of another year. The time between Thanksgiving and the holidays is perfect for a financial health check-up. Spend some time before life gets too crazy to access how your money situation more »
Balancing Yin & Yang: Do You Push or Pause?
Throughout my twenties and most of my thirties, I pushed myself hard. After securing media coverage for a client on the TODAY Show, I barely stopped to breathe before I was pitching their story to National Geographic or lining up a meeting for them with the French Embassy. When it came to generating results, I more »
4 Ways to Have Style AND Money
For women over fifty, one of the most important aspects of growing money is creating a positive cash flow. As a woman especially, I like to have nice belongings in my life; I like to wear clothes that I feel good in and that reflect my style and image. I like a home filled with more »
5 Infuriating Fibs About Women Over 50
Almost five years ago I turned 50. I wasn’t shocked… just unsure of what it all meant. It was time for a quick assessment: When did those post-menopausal pounds get attached to my body? What was it my doctor was telling me about being a tad too close to osteopenia (the first step before osteoporosis)? more »
Can Five Minutes a Day Change Your Life?
For your morning practice to have the greatest effect, I’d recommend releasing “shoulds or have tos,” finding a rhythm that you can enjoy, keeping it short, simple and above all– personally meaningful. Really allow yourself to experience what it’s like to be fully present and comfortable sitting in silence.
Rita Wilson, Part III: Playing Against Type
In the first two parts of Jillian Michaels’s interview with Rita Wilson, the two discussed the progression her professional career. Now, Michaels dig deeper into Wilson’s inner being…
Think Flow and Grow
Many women over fifty are struggling get back on track to reach their financial goals. Sometimes it’s hard to see the first step, especially when it seems like such an overwhelming project. Actually, the first step to growing your money is a simple, but not always easy one; it’s creating sustainable, positive cash flow. Create more »
Your #1 Financial Liability? The numbers on the scale.
Baby boomers, especially those over the age of 60, are already the sickest and most expensive in terms of medical costs. But, what’s making this even more worrisome is that it’s the fastest growing health issue in the U.S. Therefore, the overall disease burden and economic effects of obesity may be magnified.
Is it Time for an Emotional Checkup?
When we’re overworked and depleted, yes it’s important to remember to exercise, get good sleep and eat nutrient-dense foods. But, just as important as nurturing our physical well-being is the care and feeding of our hearts.
If You Were About to Lose It All…
This week is “bookended” by two very emotional Sundays. Just a few days ago, Austin was surrounded by wildfires. The stories and photos have been heartbreaking, but thankfully few lives have been lost. This weekend, we will remember the events of 9/11 on the 10th anniversary of the day that changed America. Another emotional reminder that more »
Do You Need a Financial Advisor?
You may have wondered whether you should use a financial advisor to manage your investments for you- or at least some of your portfolio. Give some thought to the following questions to help you arrive at the best decision for you.
Making the best of the "empty nest"
I always enjoy my monthly visits with Keri Bellacosa on Fox 7′s “Good Day Austin!” Today we talked about making the most of the “Empty Nest.” Flourish Over 50: The Empty Nest: MyFoxAUSTIN.com
In Your Empty Nest, Spread Your Own Wings!
Summer is waning (though you wouldn’t know it by the heat!) and for many families, the kids are headed back to school. For some of you, this is not your normal “back to school,” but also the beginning of your Empty Nest. You’ve thought about it for years, maybe even dreaded it, and now reality more »
Learn to Ask For & Receive Help: There’s No Reason to Go It Alone!
One of the hardest lessons for me to learn–but one that changed my life profoundly–was the importance of asking for and receiving help. As a career and business strategist, I work every week with mostly mid- to senior-level professionals from around the U.S. on career changes, launching and marketing small businesses and identifying, finding and more »
The 10 Commandments of Turning 50: A Manifesto for All Ages
If I only knew then what I know now. I try to avoid thinking that because it reeks of regret. However, I find myself saying it often… mostly to women in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Why? Because, as Shakespeare once wrote, “What’s past is prologue” and what we do (or don’t do) in our more »
Hot topics for women on Good Day Austin!
Susan joined Keri Bellacosa for her monthly appearance on Fox 7′s Good Day Austin to talk about “Sizzling Hot Topics” for women! Flourish Over 50: MyFoxAUSTIN.com
Three Steps to Financial Savviness
Being a Financial Woman is not just about your money. It’s about being smart and savvy with your money so that you live a rich life. This is true whether it relates to earning, growing or giving when it comes to your finances. Let’s look at each of these steps. First, maximize your earnings by more »
