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katharineesty
- Oct 20
- 5 min
What It's Actually Like To Be Over 90
As I approach 90 I'm wondering what my own future will bring. Will the happiness I have written so much about continue for me as I age?
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katharineesty
- Sep 18
- 6 min
Can We Quell Our Gen Z Grandchildren’s Fears About the Future?
Our grandchildren—our young people—need us like never before. That’s my takeaway after delving into the fears & hopes of my Gen Z grandkids.
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katharineesty
- Aug 14
- 5 min
How to Thrive in Scary Times
I don’t deny it’s scary times. What with climate change, inflation, civil unrest, it’s hard to stay positive & calm.
It's about choosing...
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katharineesty
- Jul 17
- 5 min
Ageism—The Tragic Spoiler of Old Age
Ageism is pervasive & deadly to our longevity. We should be tapping the vastly underrated creative & productive power of older people.
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katharineesty
- Jun 10
- 4 min
Secret Sources of Resiliency
I’ve been wondering: what are the ingredients for the happiness older people experience? Let's discuss them & the concept generativity.
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katharineesty
- May 15
- 5 min
How My Trip to Visit the "Best Place on Earth to Live" Never Happened.
And 4 Lessons Americans Need to Learn from the Danes. “Jonathan just tested positive for Covid here this morning.” My son Dan called me...
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katharineesty
- Apr 10
- 5 min
Millennial Grandchildren: “Treading Water, Not Thriving”
I worry about my grandchildren & the world they are facing. It was eye-opening to interview them to talk about what was on their minds.
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katharineesty
- Mar 13
- 4 min
It’s Time to Get Up & Go!
Let's talk about our fitful moves toward re-starting our lives as the pandemic wanes & recognize it's an act of courage to live life fully.
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katharineesty
- Feb 13
- 4 min
Some Days You Hate Yourself
Ever been stuck in a terrible mood you just couldn’t shake? I was there recently. Here's how I finally lifted myself out of my dark place.
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katharineesty
- Jan 16
- 5 min
Six Behaviors That Make Us Happier
A significant portion of our happiness depends on our own behavior. Our day-by-day choices. Here are 6 behaviors to promote happiness.
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katharineesty
- Dec 12, 2021
- 4 min
What Makes for a Good Life After Working?
Recently, I decided to close my psychotherapy practice & retire. It's left me feeling a bit untethered. I’m happy I have more time, but...
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katharineesty
- Nov 7, 2021
- 5 min
The Inside Scoop on Why Holidays Are Stressful for Older People, too!
In this month’s blog, I give some tips on how to handle 6 different situations to care for yourself & to create better harmony in the family
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katharineesty
- Oct 10, 2021
- 5 min
Sex After Seventy - Frankly Speaking
In this blog, I give some perspective on how sex and intimacy become more entwined to meet the physical and emotional needs of older folks.
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katharineesty
- Aug 31, 2021
- 4 min
Letting Go is The Key to Happiness
I’ve had to do a lot of re-evaluating since my emergency surgery - how have you had to change your self-image as you age?
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katharineesty
- Aug 1, 2021
- 5 min
Reflections After a Close Call With Death
I did nothing about my medical emergency for hours despite crushing pain, which in retrospect, was stupid. Luckily, I’ve come through...
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katharineesty
- Jun 6, 2021
- 4 min
5 Coping Styles: How They Help and Hinder Your Health.
People ask how our personalities impact the way we age. The short answer: a lot. Identify what your “Coping Style” & manage your reactions.
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katharineesty
- May 6, 2021
- 5 min
Post-Pandemic Me is Different
The lives of everyone have been upended by the pandemic. Back in December 2019, I never anticipated how dramatically I would change...
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katharineesty
- Apr 6, 2021
- 5 min
Finding Purpose In Your Life
After age 70, the Big Questions become: “What is the purpose of all these added years?”, “ What is essential for a good life now?” and...
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katharineesty
- Mar 1, 2021
- 4 min
The GOOD NEWS About Aging
Old age is a joyous, peaceful time of life, filled with new possibilities. Yet we cling to outdated, negative stereotypes about elders...
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