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Top 10 Reasons Why Wise Women Are Wonderful
By Gail Patterson, CEC
Baby Boomer women, those born between 1946 and 1964, are entering into
the Wise Woman phase of their lives. Having lived through the women’s
revolution of the 1960s and 70s, and the change in the traditional roles
of women, they are ready to face the second half of their lives
differently from how their mothers and grandmothers did it. These are
the top ten ways in which Baby Boomer Wise Women are equipped to enter
into their mature years, and make them the best years ever!
1.Experience: We have played more roles than any women before
us-mothers, wives, partners, full-time workers, single parents,
volunteers, care-givers, multi-taskers, and most of these
simultaneously!
2. Health consciousness: We are more aware of health issues, and
as informed consumers we are more willing to take active roles in our
own healthcare and that of our loved ones.
3. Financial savvy: Baby Boomer women are well aware of the need
for a personal credit history and for taking charge of our own financial
futures. We are less likely to let others “take care” of us, and want
control of our own financial destinies.
4. Engagement: Baby Boomer Wise Women have been a large part of
the 65% of women who are the work force in America. These are women who
are increasingly involved in politics, leading religious organizations,
and corporations.
5. Confident: Baby Boomer women know their own minds, and are not
easily led by others. We have experienced the world, and we know what we
like and what we don’t like.
6. Informed: Baby Boomer women are informed consumers, and are
informed about politics and the world around them. They are not easily
fooled by anyone!
7. Inquisitive: We are constantly keeping current on many topics,
and are eager to learn new things. Baby Boomers are fully engaged in the
information age of internet communication, and are constantly learning.
8. Compassionate: We have experienced enough of Life’s ups and
downs to be able to understand the plight of others, and are willing to
make ourselves available and vulnerable to the family and friends in
need.
9. Generous: Baby Boomer women are very giving of their time and
money to the causes they believe in. We are willing to step in where we
perceive the need, and can be relied upon to support causes and actions
we believe in.
10. Fun-loving: Boomer women are Wise Women, and we know the
value of recreation and “down time”. We seek out new hobbies and
activities, and are not afraid to laugh out loud with friends. We know
the delight of child-like wonder and can find joy in the simple things
in life.
We are the Baby Boomer Wise Women, and we are coming into the most
exciting time of our lives. Full of knowledge, experience and wisdom, we
know that this is our time, and we are making the most of it!
Gail Patterson, CEC (www.wisewomansway.com)
is a personal development coach and founder of The Wise Woman’s Way. She
guides Baby Boomer women into the exciting adventure of the second half
of life. Using her skills as a coach and corporate trainer, she conducts
seminars, teleclasses, group and individual coaching sessions, locally
and nationwide. She can be reached at
gail@wisewomansway.com
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