Welcome to Starting New Starting Fresh, a community for thriving single women seniors. This blog is all about living our best simple life (within our means) and on our own terms. We’re rediscovering ourselves after 60. Peace. JoAnn
Quote Day Friday
Encourage Yourself When No One Else Will Encourage yourself when no one else will Push yourself, don’t punish yourself Validate yourself when no one else is looking Forgive yourself when no one else understands Believe in yourself before anyone else does. Because if you don’t do it, you’ll always be waiting for someone else …
Give Yourself a Round of Applause (Yes, even for the Small Stuff)
It’s time to give yourself a round of applause, my friends. When was the last time you celebrated yourself for finishing the laundry? Or for cooking a meal? Maybe even for getting through the day? Have you ever come home, taken a nice warm shower, looked in the mirror, and given yourself a thumbs-up for…
Finding Confidence as a Solo Senior Woman: Strut Don’t Tiptoe
Early on a quiet Sunday morning, during a rare grocery trip, I overheard a young woman talking loudly on her phone. I didn’t know it then, but that moment would quietly shape how I think about finding confidence as a solo senior woman. The store was nearly silent, and her voice carried down the aisle…
Yule Log Channel for Stress Relief: My Peaceful Morning Ritual
On Tuesday morning at 6:00 a.m., I was sitting on the couch, eating toast, sipping peppermint tea, and watching a yule log channel for stress relief. The virtual fire roared on the TV through YouTube, and I could already feel the tension melting away. It was still early morning and dark in the family room….
Elevate Security with Fun and Positive Passwords.
Have you ever sat at your computer, fingers hovering over the keyboard as you struggle to remember yet another password? It can be a frustrating challenge, especially when there are other things on your mind. But what if you typed in passwords that you could easily remember while keeping your accounts secure, and giving you…
Positive Encouragement for Women Over 60 Finding Inner Peace Part 2
Hey friends, welcome back, welcome back! Do you feel like the world has been spinning a little too fast lately? You aren’t alone. Between the overwhelming headlines and the “bananas” pace of life, it’s easy to feel unbalanced. In Part 1 of this series we talked about finding our collective strength. Today, I want to…
Small Changes That Shifted My Mindset: 8 Lessons After 60
Have you noticed that life after turning 60 brings a few changes in a good way? I did. We see life differently, whether we realize it or not. Today, I’m sharing some small changes that shifted my mindset once I entered my 60s. I have changed how I live, how I connect, and how I…
Things I Stopped Doing After 60 to Simplify My Life
Today, I’m sharing things I stopped doing after 60 to my simplify life and feel more at peace. After I turned 60, I started noticing that some things in my life stopped being important because I realized they hindered my wish to have an uncomplicated life. Old habits, expectations, even routines I followed out of…
Life After 60: A New and Fresh Series
Hi friends. Welcome to a new and fresh series for 2026 called Life After 60! Beginning this month, December 2025, and going on through 2026, I’m going to introduce and share a series of life changes I will be making or already made. Some of what I present to you will be a bit like…
Positive Encouragement for Women Over 60 Part 1
I am so glad you stopped by today for a little bit of positive encouragement for women over 60. Grab your favorite mug and beverage of choice (no judgement here!) and join me for a few reminders that I hope will lift you up. You are loved and liked here. You’re somebody special. Yes, you…