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It's a Good Time to be Old
As we navigate the journey of aging, it's common to focus on the challenges that come with growing older, such as physical ailments and societal expectations. However, there is a wealth of positive aspects that accompany aging today, making it a good time to be older. With increased opportunities for learning and personal growth, as well as the luxury of time to explore our interests, older adults today are finding joy and fulfillment in their later years.

Katharine Esty
May 255 min read


I'm 90 Now: Joys and Challenges
Reaching the age of 90 has come with a unique set of reflections and insights, blending both the joys and challenges of a long life.

Katharine Esty
Jan 264 min read


Unlocking Happiness in Your 70s and Beyond
Explore two attitudes that hamper our happiness: refusing to adapt to our changing circumstances and refusing the help that we need.

Katharine Esty
Dec 22, 20244 min read


Reinventing Yourself After 70
All of us dread aging to some degree, but our elder years can be a positive period of continued vitality, engagement, and fulfillment.

Katharine Esty
Sep 29, 20245 min read


Two Kinds of Joy
Joy isn’t the circumstances of our lives but comes from the focus of our lives.
What is core joy & how can it bolster your journey?

Katharine Esty
Jun 20, 20236 min read


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?

Katharine Esty
Oct 20, 20225 min read


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.

Katharine Esty
Jun 10, 20224 min read


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.

Katharine Esty
Feb 13, 20224 min read


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.

Katharine Esty
Jan 16, 20225 min read


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...

Katharine Esty
Apr 6, 20215 min read


New Love after Loss—A Valentine of Hope
I’m just back from a trip to Florida with my new love, Peter. We had a week of nice dinners and leisurely joys: looking at the ocean...

Katharine Esty
Feb 14, 20203 min read


How Writing My Newest Book Changed Me.
I changed from the process of writing my book Eightysomethings. At 80, I was in a funk about growing old; I focused on what I couldn’t do.

Katharine Esty
Nov 20, 20192 min read
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