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Holiday Family Gatherings Are Stressful
Holiday family gatherings can be stressful, from role overload to missing loved ones. Learn how to navigate & find joy in these moments.

Katharine Esty
Nov 19, 20236 min read


Women’s Rights Benefit Us All
I’ve been watching the attack on women’s rights with growing alarm—we should all be worried. Action can help our feelings of powerlessness.

Katharine Esty
Oct 22, 20236 min read


Wisdom We Wish We Had Known
How often have you thought, “I wish I knew that when I was younger?” Being alive means we are constantly learning, growing, and adapting.

Katharine Esty
Sep 27, 20235 min read


After 70, What Restores Our Energy and Revitalizes Our Spirits?
How’s your summer been? Did you get a chance to rest? Do something new? This month I share what restores me when I’m feeling rundown.

Katharine Esty
Aug 22, 20236 min read


Helplessness is the Worst Feeling
In this blog, I will look at the impact the ongoing pandemic has had on inducing helplessness in us. And what to do about it.

Katharine Esty
Jul 23, 20235 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


Age Is in the Spotlight– What Is Old? Too Old?
Lets celebrate some of the highly visible older people creating the possibility of a totally new old age for many today.

Katharine Esty
May 28, 20235 min read


Are You Going Though Life on Autopilot?
Sometimes I’m asked, “What is the best thing I can do to age well?” My answer today is: "Practice mindfulness and daily meditation.”

Katharine Esty
Apr 23, 20234 min read


The Myth of Independence
Clinging to independence when you are suffering is dangerously risky behavior. Part of aging well is accepting the help you require.

Katharine Esty
Mar 19, 20235 min read


Technology Triumphs and Terrors
We are one of the first generations who’ve had to deal with technology impacting most parts of our lives. It’s both enriching & enraging...

Katharine Esty
Feb 21, 20234 min read


Older Men Talk About "Being a Man"
This month I interviewed some male readers to see how their ideas of masculinity has changed as they've aged, and it may surprise you.

Katharine Esty
Jan 18, 20236 min read


4 Guidelines for Happier Holidays
There are good reasons why most elders enjoy celebrating the holidays more now than when they were younger. Today's blog has 4 to consider.

Katharine Esty
Dec 13, 20225 min read


The Magic of Connection
Connections ground us and give us new ways of thinking. But many of us are unaware of the steps for creating fulfilling relationships.

Katharine Esty
Nov 20, 20224 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


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.

Katharine Esty
Sep 18, 20226 min read


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...

Katharine Esty
Aug 14, 20225 min read


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.

Katharine Esty
Jul 17, 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


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...

Katharine Esty
May 15, 20225 min read


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.

Katharine Esty
Apr 10, 20225 min read
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