by Amy Downing | Oct 28, 2025 | Everyday Tools
I used to think AI was only for my side hustles. Now it’s my “why didn’t I try this sooner?” helper for everyday life. This week alone, I used ChatGPT to solve small, real problems in minutes. You don’t need to “learn AI.” You just need to ask. At a Glance: 5 Ways I...
by Amy Downing | Oct 24, 2025 | Life After 50
At some point in midlife, we all start hearing the same advice: Take magnesium. Take calcium. Get more protein. None of it’s wrong, but it’s also not complete. I’ve learned the hard way that those three little words — “just take ___” — don’t tell you what kind, how...
by Amy Downing | Oct 21, 2025 | Everyday Tools
How I Went from Curious to Confident When I first tried ChatGPT, it was to help with my podcasting side hustle. Everyone seemed to be using it to write show notes and interview questions. At first it worked okay, but as I learned more and as the technology improved it...
by Amy Downing | Oct 14, 2025 | Reinvention & Confidence
A quick note on this stretch This is my War and Peace Borodino summary covering Book 3, ch. 17 to Book 4, ch. 11. This quarter was heavy. The story pivots to 1812 in full, and Tolstoy pulls us straight into battle lines, retreats, and the emptying of Moscow. The story...
by Amy Downing | Oct 7, 2025 | Life After 50
What Is Reiki and Why It Matters Today It feels like Reiki is everywhere these days. I see it offered in yoga studios, wellness centers, and even advertised alongside sound baths. Maybe you’ve noticed it too and wondered, what is Reiki exactly—and why are people...
