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.
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Katharine Esty
- Jul 17, 2022
- 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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Katharine Esty
- Mar 13, 2022
- 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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Katharine Esty
- Feb 13, 2022
- 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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Katharine Esty
- Jan 16, 2022
- 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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Katharine Esty
- 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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Katharine Esty
- 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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Katharine Esty
- 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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Katharine Esty
- 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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Katharine Esty
- 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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Katharine Esty
- 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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Katharine Esty
- 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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Katharine Esty
- Feb 2, 2021
- 5 min
Good Grief! Sorrow in 4 Healthy Steps
I’m sharing a 4-step guide for processing grief. We are living in a sorrowful time & if we are to soften its impact, we must grieve well.
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Katharine Esty
- Dec 30, 2020
- 5 min
Banish Winter Blues. Flourish!
How to thrive despite the cold, isolation and darkness of the next few months. Most of us dread the coming of winter. There are good...
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Katharine Esty
- Oct 2, 2020
- 4 min
Stop Waiting for COVID-19 to End. Live Now.
Do you think COVID-19 is ending anytime soon? Let's think about our expectations for life during a pandemic—and what we can do about them.
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Katharine Esty
- Aug 5, 2020
- 3 min
Helpless and Out of Control? Take Charge of Your Life.
Do we have control over our lives or is it an illusion? How you frame control —and what you do as a result— largely determines how you fare.
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Katharine Esty
- Jun 1, 2020
- 3 min
The Pandemic Continues: What’s Too Risky At 85?
Risk, like love, is in the eye of the beholder. But that’s not a well-understood concept and leads to all sorts of friction...
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Katharine Esty
- May 21, 2020
- 2 min
My Big Worry: People My Age, I am 85, Will Be Indoors Indefinitely
Should all old folks stay home for the next few years? I'm hearing claims about staying indoors being necessary for our own 'protection'…
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Katharine Esty
- Mar 31, 2020
- 4 min
What Older People Really Need During The Coronavirus Pandemic—And What Lessons Can They Teach Us
Let's talk about how elders feel as we read the frightening coronavirus headlines. What do we really need or have to offer?
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