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With love and respect,
Connie Clark
Founder, Joy after Fifty
April 12th, 2011 
Connie How Can Women over 50 Reduce Stress and Depression? Take a Hike! A staggering 80% of us live in urban areas — a statistic that illustrates just how many of us might be disconnected from the natural world. This is a shame, as studies have repeatedly shown that our psychological well-being is heavily impacted by […]
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No Comments » April 4th, 2011 Connie Positive Psychology Teaches How to Find Fulfillment and Happiness after Fifty Did you know that 40% of your happiness is up to you? You can raise your “happiness set point” by learning simple, proven habits and attitudes. My forthcoming book, Joy after Fifty, is based on those principles and practices from the field of positive […]
Posted in Happiness, Uncategorized Tags: Anti-stress, Boomer Women, Boomers, depression, empowerment, happiness, Harvard, Inspiration, joy, Joy after Fifty, joyworks, mental health, Motivation, Positive Psychology, Positivity, Science of Happiness, Serenity, stress, Tal Ben-Shahar, vitality, women over 50, you tube video, youtube, youtube video on happiness 1 Comment » 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 » January 21st, 2011 Connie Tips to ensure happiness and true success as we age. This is my Mexican friend, Camila, who finds joy as a singer extraordinaire, wife and mom. The company of women friends is “good medicine” for the spirit! 5 Mistakes to Avoid for Joy after Fifty: Procrastinating: The antidote to fear and avoidance is action. Remember this […]
Posted in Happiness Tags: Aging, Anti-stress, Boomer Women, Boomers, depression, happiness, Happy Mood, health, mental health, over 60, Science of Happiness, women over 50 No Comments » January 19th, 2011 Connie How we boomers can avoid depression and boost happiness as we age 5 MISTAKES TO AVOID FOR JOY AFTER 50 Not making time for joy: It’s proven: happier people are more successful in all areas of life…love, health, brain function, vitality, creativity, longevity! Joy is not frivolous. It deserves respect. Remember what makes your heart […]
Posted in Aging Tags: Aging, Aging Brain, Anti-stress, Boomer Women, Boomers, depression, happiness, health, mental health, Science of Happiness, women over 50, women's health 2 Comments » January 10th, 2011 Connie Documentary motivates, honors and respects aging women! What do you think about how aging women are perceived—in the media, in society, in films? This documentary clip shows a variety of women offering their thoughts about the challenges and truths about aging for women today. You may or may not agree with the women interviewed. What do […]
Posted in Aging Tags: Aging, Boomer Women, Boomers, empowerment, Gerontology, Happy Mood, health, joy, Life Calling, mental health, Monday, Monday morning, Motivation, over 60, Science of Happiness, vitality, women over 50, women's health No Comments » January 7th, 2011 Connie Tips for Boomer Success and Happiness in 2011: How to set and achieve goals that matter! I hope you enjoy this article (link below). As I said in a previous post, as women 50+, we are most fulfilled as we manifest meaningful goals…”self-concordant” goals that inspire us and are in alignment with our […]
December 27th, 2010 Connie A POST-HOLIDAY STRESS CURE: POETRY, IMAGINATION, AND HOPE First, a poem written in 1513 that still inspires! I salute you. I am your friend, and my love for you goes deep. There is nothing I can give you which you have not. But there is much, very much, that, while I cannot give it, you can take. No […]
Posted in Stress Tags: Anti-stress, Dreams, Hangover, Happy Holidays, Happy Mood, health, Holiday Tips, Hopes, Imagine, Inspiration, John Lennon, joy, joyworks, Memorable Holidays, mental health, Science of Happiness, Serenity, stress, women's health No Comments » November 28th, 2010 Connie START MONDAY WITH A REFRESHED SPIRIT! Welcome this day with joy! “Spa for the Spirit Monday” is a new feature of www.joyafterfifty.com! How we start anything, including a new week, determines the effectiveness and satisfaction we will experience. I will be offering you a variety of joy-boosting articles, practices, tips and quotations to inspire a positive […]
