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Connie Clark
Founder, Joy after Fifty
March 3rd, 2011 
Connie Aging Brain Tips: How to Improve Memory and Optimize Brain Function Changes in memory are normal with age. It can become difficult to focus on more than one thing, to retain – or quickly recall – information. We may begin to forget names, or misplace various items. Such changes can instill panic, but what many do […]
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2 Comments » February 27th, 2011 Connie De-Stress, Heal, Rejuvenate, Reclaim Joy and Play: Dolphins as Leaders and Teachers of Life Success I wish you had been there with me to share the magic. About 15 years ago, I had the unforgettable, life-changing experience of swimming with wild dolphins in an open bay in Hawaii. I felt as though I was receiving […]
Posted in Motivation Tags: Anxiety, Boomer Women, Boomers, community, compassion, depression, Dolphins, empowerment, Fear, happiness, Happy Mood, health, Inspiration, joy, love, Monday morning, Motivation, over 60, pod, Positivity, Power, Retreats, Science of Happiness, stress, success, Travel, vitality, women over 50 No Comments » February 26th, 2011 Connie >>>>>>>>I thought you would enjoy this clever article<<<<<<<<< The Positive Psychology Oscars of 2010 By Ryan Niemiec February 24, 2011 By Ryan Niemiec – Oscars Editor’s Note: Last year, Ryan Niemiec brought us the first annual Positive Psychology Oscars, and this year, we’re in for an even bigger treat with categories that include resilience, mindfulness, […]
Posted in Positive Psychology Tags: academy awards, Boomer Women, Coaching, Films, Friendship, happiness, Happy Mood, Inspiration, Mindfulness, Motivation, Movies, Oscars, Positive Psychology, Positivity, Relationships, Science of Happiness, Winning the Oscars, women over 50, women's health 1 Comment » February 17th, 2011 Connie Manage Stress and Promote Brain Health: Are you noticing lapses in your memory—especially short term memory? I used to remember people’s names with ease! Today, not so. Do you walk into a room and wonder why you’re there? I am often looking for my glasses. Once, while searching, I realized they were on my head! […]
Posted in Stress Tags: Aging Brain, Anti-stress, baby boomers, Boomer Women, Boomers, brainn, depression, Happy Mood, health, Meditation, memory, mental health, Motivation, Positive Psychology, stress, vitality, women over 50, women's health No Comments » February 13th, 2011 Connie Happy Valentine’s Day! The word “Valentine” seems to conjure images of candy hearts, chocolate, and flowers. But there are more genuine, heartfelt and meaningful gifts to bestow upon your partner on February 14 (as well as throughout the year!) The 5 Love Languages is a book by marriage counselor Gary Chapman, which identifies five different […]
February 10th, 2011 Connie As we approach Valentine’s Day: Economical ways to celebrate love Are you looking for fresh gift ideas? Would it be helpful to imagine ways to celebrate that are easy on the pocketbook? How do you celebrate this holiday? Please share your ideas by commenting below. Here’s a link to an article of imaginative tips to […]
February 6th, 2011 Connie Reduce Stress and Boost Health through Love and Forgiveness As we approach Valentine’s Day, the themes of relationships and love come to mind. I will be dedicating this week to topics relevant to deepening our love for one another and ourselves. In the video below, you will hear Marianne Williamson discuss forgiveness – how it […]
Posted in Stress Tags: Anti-stress, Boomer Women, Forgiveness, happiness, love, mental health, Motivation, Self- Love, women's health No Comments » January 30th, 2011 Connie Communicating love to our women friends…it’s never too late. A Flash Mob Dance Video was organized by a woman named Kim MacGregor. Kim created this as a tribute to her best friend Erika Heller who died of colon cancer last year. Each and every telephone conversation they ever had, Erika would end by telling Kim “You’re […]
Posted in Love Tags: Boomer Women, Colon Cancer, Dance, empowerment, Friendship, Girlfriends, gratitude, health, Inspiration, Memorial, Monday, Motivation, spirituality, women's health 3 Comments » January 23rd, 2011 Connie Inspiration to Launch the Week: You Matter! Questions to ask after you watch this video: What is one step I can take on my journey at this time? What one hope am I holding today? What inner voice speaks to me with wisdom? How can I honor that voice? What does my heart know is […]
Posted in Motivation Tags: Anti-stress, Boomer Women, empowerment, happiness, Inspiration, mental health, Monday, Monday morning, Motivation, over 60, spirituality, success, vitality, women over 50, women's health No Comments » January 17th, 2011 Connie Words of Love, Happiness, Freedom, Hope. We all can be leaders with a dream.  As I read Dr. King’s quotes below, I consider their relevance for my life today. How can they encourage you to be a “leader” in your life? What dream are you incubating or manifesting today?  Please offer your comments/responses:  Where do I […]
