Episode 005 – Janine Pettit’s Girl Camper movement gives women confidence

Janine started writing a blog that offered tips just for women. It became so popular that she started writing for the RV Industry Association. Soon, she became the Martha Stewart of the camping world.
As we age, we move from ‘From Strength to Strength’

The point of “From Strength to Strength” appears to be that even though we can’t expect to perform at the same level we did in our younger years, our “crystalized intelligence” enables us to venture into new mental strongholds more aligned with our decreasing physical abilities.
Purpose coach spells out what the word means to her

“There is power when one has a sense of meaning, to pursue an aim in life. Purpose helps us on our life’s journey for it provides direction and guidance,” Diana Jaworski wrote
Mixed feelings on my 62nd birthday

Some years, birthdays are a sad affair in that they remind me how little I accomplished in the previous year. Yet, there is still a lot left for me to accomplish and experience in the days I’ve been allotted.
Professor says people can ‘feel’ a sense of purpose

Whether purpose is of the life-goal variety, just a feeling someone has or somewhere in between, it can be good for health and well-being, Dr. Hill noted.
Couple’s passion lies in rescuing farm animals

When people visit the sanctuary’s website, the couple’s goal is to inspire and educate people to live a healthy, happy and compassionate life, they explained.
Motorcycle group finds purpose beyond riding

“We wanted to be great role models and let them see a group of well-mannered adults and know that we do good supportive things for and within the community,” said Russell.
Is ‘me-bias’ holding you back?

I tapped into a thought-provoking discussion today after someone asked whether “me-bias” was impacting their life. I had not heard of me-bias before. However, the discussion made it sound plausible. People have a me-bias when they only think of how something will help them instead of other people. For example, when someone claims they don’t […]
Episode 004 – Al Hesselbart finds new purpose in his 70s as a country performer

“Don’t put yourself in a box and say because I’m a carpenter, I am always going to be a carpenter because there is nothing else out there. Maybe it’s a hobby or a job opportunity,” Al explained. “But the two most enjoyable things I’ve done in my life are things I started after turning 50.”
Are loneliness and burnout connected?

“When we experience loneliness, we want to escape it as it is an unpleasant emotion. On the other hand, solitude is peaceful aloneness created by a state of voluntary isolation,” the authors wrote.