Fabafterfifty: Confidence
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Article by Garth Delikan the Lifestyle Guy Stress is a funny old thing and can arise from any kind of thought or situation that makes you feel frustrated, angry or anxious. However, stress really is an inevitable part of life and in small quantities it can be incredibly motivating, empowering and productive. But as we all know too much stress can have the opposite effect completely and can undermine your health, make you feel ill and leave you susceptible to infection, heart disease or even depression, all those things we really don’t want in our lives. Fight or flight syndrome You don’t need me to tell you but isn’t it horrible how habitual and persistent feelings of stress and anxiety can interfere in the way you live your life. When we are anxious or afraid (fight or flee syndrome) our bodies produce adrenaline so that we can react instantly to any...
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Tips for a Happier Life…Whatever Your Age
Guest article by Judith Brady I recently received a newsletter from a client and friend called Hazel-Ann Lorkins of LifeSparkle™ which I found really inspiring – a list of suggestions for a happier life. As Hazel-Ann is one of the most energetic, positive and wise women I have met, I knew her ideas would be worth some attention. Hazel-Ann is in her 60s, has more or less retired from the corporate world but still finds it difficult to fit in all the things she wants to do, she has so many interests and passions. Make peace with the past so it wont spoil the present Here are some of her suggestions: • Take a 10-30 minute walk every day and while you walk, smile • Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day • Sleep for seven hours • Live with the three Es: Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy • Read more books than...
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Smiles are Free – and You Never Run Out!
Article by Vicky We all like to be around positive people, people who tend to be happy, who look on the bright side of life and always greet you with a smile. Far too many people walk around in what seems like a depressed state with a little black cloud hovering over their heads. It costs nothing to smile! I have to admit, I used to be one of the people who walked around in a mildly depressed state of mind. I had so much going round in my mind, so many things I was unhappy about, I always felt so sorry for myself. I look back now and I laugh about how pathetic I used to be and how I must have seemed to others. Sandwich generation But things were about to change- and it all centred on the arrival of a new work colleague ( Carol). Her life...
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Making a Good First Impression – 8 Tips
Article by Fabafterfifty. You only have one chance to make a good first impression. You have to convey confidence when you walk into a room. Easier said than done, especially if you are a little on the shy side (like me) I was lucky enough to be invited along by Dove to a class at RADA , where we were quickly shown how we could best make a confident entrance – in any setting. Here are just some of the tips we were given. Tips for making a good first impression: Remember to walk into a room with good postural alignment (head, neck and back connected). Keep weight evenly distributed on both feet, whether sitting or standing (be grounded) Think about where you place your arms. Arms relaxed and down by sides is best. Maintain confident eye contact Don’t forget to breathe- it’s the foundation of all good speech If...
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Confidence and the Female Job Seeker
Article By Jane C Woods It’s a bit of a jungle out there at the moment, especially if you are an older woman in the job market. Jobs are few and far between and even if you have one, it may not be the job of your dreams. The stats are telling us that women are getting hit disproportionately more than men in the current recession. Recently the Institute of Leadership and Management identified three main factors stopping women getting to the top. They were: • Women had less confidence and self belief than men e.g. 20% of men will apply for a role despite only partially meeting its job description, compared to 14% of women. • Women had varied career paths and had to step off career ladder to have children. • Women didn’t expect to get senior positions and had lower aspirations than their male counterparts. The confidence issue is one...
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7 Tips for Positive Thinking- its never too late!
Article by Fabafterfifty How do you turn your ideas into reality? Whether its career, creativity or spiritually related, do not let negativity hold you back. Think positively! Following on from the recent 50 Small Steps to being Fab after 50 article, people have been asking how to get motivated to take the first steps! I’m sure you have a bright idea hidden somewhere in the back of your mind that you just can’t wait to try out. Of course you may not the only one with this bright idea. So what will motivate you to turn those creative thoughts into reality, while for others it will remain no more than a pipe dream? It’s always good to set a personal goal wherever you can , even if its just to do an hour’s ironing before your favourite TV programme! A correct and positive attitude in whatever you do will make things...
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Taking Control of Your Life- Toni’s journey
Article by Toni Mackenzie ‘Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity.’ Og Mandino Not long after I entered my forties, my life changed dramatically. Ten years earlier I had married an airline pilot, given up my job as an air stewardess and was enjoying bringing up my two young children. I felt loved and supported by my husband, lived in a large beautiful house, and believed I had everything I wanted. Suddenly my life was turned upside down when I learned that my husband had been having an affair, which meant for me that our relationship was over. To make matters worse, when the family home was sold I found he had arranged his finances on paper so that there appeared to be no equity to share, and soon after he disappeared overseas leaving me and our two very young children without any financial, practical, or emotional...
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I was built to be Magnificent! A confident woman
Guest Article by Lesley Dowden I have been using twitter for about two and a half years now, and for a long while I ‘hid’ my age. I say hid – I just never revealed it(I’m 57). It quickly became obvious to me that most people thought I was a lot younger than my years – by as much as 20 years in some cases. I was nervous about revealing my age in case people’s attitudes to me changed. I ‘follow’ lots of younger people and as a result of that have picked up younger ‘followers’. (Unfortunate phrase I know). I thought if they knew the truth they would all think of me as a surrogate mum, and whilst there is nothing wrong with that, I wanted twitter to be my ‘escape’, my place if you like. We all know how you feel you have ceased to be you –...
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Introducing Steve Miller- our Confidence Coach and Motivator
Article by Steve Miller Your special gay friend…I am delighted to be joining Ceri and her team as the resident Confidence Coach and Motivator. There is something very warm and inspiring about the Fab After Fifty community and I feel honoured to be part of it, even though I have a few years to go before I reach the best age of all. Over the coming weeks I will be answering all your questions, sharing with you my perspectives on why I believe women over fifty have it all to play for, but most of all being a friend that you will be able to have a cosy chat with through this wonderful website. Do email in your lifestyle questions and if I don’t know the answer I will find someone that does. With all this in mind I think it leads my nicely into my first piece. I just...
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Spring Clean Your Goals
Article by Helen Jones The weather is warming up, the days are becoming longer and spring flowers bloom everywhere. As we emerge from the winter months, it is a fantastic opportunity to spring clean the goals we have set ourselves and actively focus on the areas where we would like to improve. To support this, three activities need to be considered: De-cluttering When we talk about de-cluttering, individuals often only consider tidying up physical items around the home or office. This activity is extremely useful as it creates a tidier more ordered environment, disposes of unnecessary items or paperwork and releases the burden of those jobs nagging to be done. In the home it induces a more relaxed atmosphere where everything is placed how an individual desires, so reducing stress levels. In the office, knowing that everything is orderly, papers filed where they can be found, aids clarity of thinking...
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