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With love and respect,
Connie Clark
Founder, Joy after Fifty
May 7th, 2012 
Connie Joy After 50+ Women’s Retreat: A Life-Changing Vacation I have been leading women’s retreats since 1993. What I know for sure is that I was born to do this. I say that, not in an ego-centric way, but as a simple acknowledgment of gratitude for doing the work that I love. I wish that for […]
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1 Comment » January 5th, 2012 Connie Inspiration from Harriet Tubman and Mari Smith for 2012 I love the start of a new year with that feeling of newness and possibilities waiting to happen. It’s a great time to activate your dreams. “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the […]
Posted in Inspiration Tags: 2012, Boomer Women, Boomer womens blog, fashion, harriet tubman, health, Inspiration, joy, joyworks, love, mari smith, Motivation, New Year, New Year's Resolutions, nutrition, over 60, socail media expert, social media, spirituality, success, Travel, vitality, women over 50 4 Comments » May 16th, 2011 Connie Protect Your Health and The Health of Your Loved Ones by Avoiding GMOs! In recent years, the nature of our food supply has come into sharper focus: human rights, organics, sustainability, and animal cruelty are all issues at the forefront. Biotechnology – specifically Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) – are no exception to the hot debate. […]
Posted in Health Tags: allergies, autoimmune diseases, biotechnology, fashion, FDA, fertility, food labeling, Genetically Modified Organisms, GMOs, Hawaiian papaya, health, herbicide resistance, infertility, irregular cell growth, joy, Longevity, love, non-gmo project, nutrition, organic foods, pesticide resistance, spirituality, Travel, USDA, vitality, women over 50, Women over 50 blog, women's health No Comments » March 13th, 2011 Connie Meditation for Inner Peace: Sending Our Love to Japan What can we do? Maybe you are feeling, as I have been, so saddened and powerless to help the victims of the horrific earthquake and tsunami in Japan. I feel as though there are no words to express the sorrow I feel…and the helplessness. At least […]
Posted in Love, Prosperity Tags: affirmations, Boomer Women, Charities, compassion, disaster, empowerment, fashion, Healing, health, Inner Peace, Inspiration, Japan disaster, Japan earthquake, Japan tsunami, joy, love, Meditation, mental health, Mercy Corps, Monday morning, Motivation, Music Videos, nutrition, Prayer, spirituality, Travel, Videos, vitality, women over 50 No Comments » March 3rd, 2011 Connie 100 Years of Advances in Women’s Rights and Equality: A Tradition of Global Celebrations… Did you know: Next Tuesday, March 8, is the Centenary Year of International Women’s Day? It is a day, celebrated around the world, for the economic, political and social accomplishments of women throughout history, while reminding us of inequalities that remain […]
Posted in women Tags: Boomer Women, Boomers, Educational Equality, Equal rights fo women, Equality for Women, fashion, health, Inspiration, International Women's Day, joy, love, March 8, Memorable Holidays, nutrition, spirituality, Travel, vitality, women over 50, Women's Accomplishments, women's health, Women's Success, Women's Suffrage, Women's work, Womens Conferences No Comments » 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 […]
Posted in Aging Tags: AARP, Aging, Aging Brain, Arthritis, Boomer fitness, Boomer Women, Boomers, Brain Fitness, Brain Function, Cancer, CDC, depression, Diabetes, Exercise the Brain, fashion, health, heart disease, joy, love, Memory Boosters, Memory Loss, mental health, Motivation, Multitasking, nutrition, Optimal Brain Function, over 60, spirituality, stress, Travel, vitality, women over 50, women's health 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 » December 21st, 2010 Connie WINTER SOLSTICE MEDITATION: Nature, Music and the Promise of Spring >>>SUBSCRIBE NOW: Inspiration and Information for Women 50+<<<
Posted in Inspiration Tags: Anti-stress, Boomers, fashion, happiness, Happy Mood, health, Holiday Tips, Inspiration, joy, love, Meditation, Memorable Holidays, mental health, Music, Nature, nutrition, Positivity, Retreat, Serenity, spirituality, Travel, vitality, Winter, Winter Solstice, women over 50, women's health No Comments » November 14th, 2010 Connie Positive Psychology Reveals Secrets to Finding Happiness. As a therapist and mentor, I am dedicated to empowering women 50+ with resources to increase their ability to activate a state of joy, regardless of external challenges and stressors. I use the proven techniques from the growing field of Positive Psychology and the Science of Happiness. Why? […]
Posted in Positive Psychology Tags: fashion, happiness, Happiness Quotes, health, joy, love, Mentor, nutrition, Positive Psychology, spirituality, t, Therapist, Travel, vitality, women over 50 No Comments » October 31st, 2010 Connie MEXICO CELEBRATES THE ANCESTORS Altar to the Ancestors While in the U.S., death can evoke fear and avoidance, in Mexico Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a grand annual celebration on November 1st and 2nd. Skeletons are everywhere: sculptures, paper cuts outs, and sugar skulls painted in vibrant colors. I […]
