Some baby boomers are reaching retirement age and haven’t accomplished their biggest dreams in life. Many women have devoted their lives to their children and never pursued the career they’d hoped to have. Now with an empty nest they are asking, “What do I want to be when I grow up?” Others have dreams of living in another part of the country, going on a dream vacation or even owning that car they’ve always wanted.

It’s been rightly said, “You only live once.” Don’t allow your dreams to fall by the wayside. This is a perfect time in life to start making them come true!

Go back to school — It is never too late to go back to school. In fact, in recent years the number of college students between the ages of 40 and 64 has jumped close to 20%. More and more colleges are catering to non-traditional students offering greater flexibility and access. If you’ve always wanted to earn a college degree or pursue a career, going back to school might be a great option for you. There are so many choices out there, from degrees in education to radiation therapist schools like GMercyU. Even if you aren’t interested in a degree program, many community colleges offer a wide array of enrichment courses like culinary training, entrepreneurial skills, massage therapy, health and wellness coaching, painting and other arts. Whatever your interests are–you’ll find classes to take. Going back to school is a great way to expand your mind, meet new friends and follow your dreams

Make a big move — Have you always wanted to live overseas? In another state? At the beach? Perhaps you’ve been tied to a community [Read more…]