by Amy Downing | May 30, 2025 | Life After 50
As I navigate this over 50, on-the-cusp of full retirement and an empty nest life, one thing I keep top of mind is that I need to continually refresh my outlook. Reiventing yourself after 50 is less about enacting dramatic change and more about learning to avoid...
by Amy Downing | May 22, 2025 | Life After 50
Why Reinvention Needs a Plan Reinvention gets romanticized as a spontaneous leap. But not everyone thrives on impulse. If you like clarity, structure, and knowing where you’re headed, you can lean into your natural strength as a Strategist to create your personal...
by Amy Downing | May 17, 2025 | Life After 50
You’re not too old. Not to learn, not to grow, not to explore something new. Whether it’s taking a watercolor class, learning to code, or picking up a language for that dream trip to Italy, learning after 50 isn’t just possible. it’s powerful. In fact, it might be the...
by Amy Downing | May 8, 2025 | Life After 50
Confession: I’m not what you’d call spontaneous. I like plans, structure, and knowing where I’ll be sleeping tonight. But that doesn’t mean I’m not fascinated by people who reinvent themselves in bold, adventurous ways. If you’re feeling the itch for change but...
by Amy Downing | May 2, 2025 | Everyday Tools
How to Create Strong Passwords and Manage Them Easily Keeping your online accounts safe starts with one powerful habit: using strong, secure passwords. But with so many logins to keep track of, it’s no wonder password fatigue sets in. The good news? Learning how to...
by Amy Downing | Apr 26, 2025 | Life After 50
When I want to treat myself to a little lift, I buy flowers at the grocery store. There’s just something about walking into the kitchen and seeing fresh blooms on the island. It gives me an instant mood boost. Over the years, I’ve watched a few flower arranging...
by Amy Downing | Apr 17, 2025 | Life After 50
If you’re someone who lights up when your phone buzzes with a text from a friend or you tear up when a photo of your grandkids pops into your inbox, you might just be a Connector. You’re the one who keeps the group chat going, remembers everyone’s birthdays, and finds...
by Amy Downing | Apr 9, 2025 | Everyday Tools
I’m in the midst of a full-to-the-brim week—a big project is ramping up, I need to secure a rental car and finalize our family vacation plans, and we’re heading out of town to see our son at college (and bring home a carload of his stuff before the semester wraps up)....
by Amy Downing | Apr 3, 2025 | Reinvention & Confidence
Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace is not just a novel—it’s an exploration of life’s big questions, wrapped up in history, drama, and deep insights into human nature. As you know, I’m doing a slow read of this famously huge book, taking my time to soak in each...
by Amy Downing | Mar 28, 2025 | Life After 50
I’ve always been a shedder. Cleaning out large clumps of hair from my brush every couple of days was nothing new to me. But something felt different this time. My once-voluminous fine hair now appeared thinner, limper, and my go-to hair products seemed powerless...
