Every new year, women are told to be stronger. More productive. More resilient. More everything. But maybe it’s time to question what “strong” really means. Strength Does Not Mean Burning Out We often confuse strength with endurance . With pushing through exhaustion. With surviving at all costs. But a woman who never rests is not strong — she is tired. Real strength allows space for pauses, recovery, and saying enough . Strength Means Setting Boundaries Strong women are often praised for how much they tolerate. How much they carry. How much they forgive. Yet boundaries are not weakness. They are self-respect in action. Saying no is not selfish. It is a way of protecting what matters. Strength Is Not Doing Everything We are taught that we should handle it all — work, family, emotions, expectations, responsibilities. But strength is not multitasking until we disappear. Strength is knowing what deserves our energy — and what doesn’t. You don’t have to be ever...
You've worked for years and finally started the retirement life you've been longing for. Retirement ages may now be times when people aren't as fit in their lives as they were in their teenage years. You may not have a family, or one spouse may die earlier than the other. It is best to plan this period in advance to avoid difficulties in the retirement years. You have two options in front of you: Living alone or with your partner at home. Getting help from aged care organizations. Let's compare these two options in every aspect: Living alone in retirement: This information, which we provide from a general point of view, is valid for people living alone or in the same house with a life partner. Living alone in retirement refers to the choice or circumstance of older adults to live independently without a spouse, partner, or other family members in their household. Many individuals choose to live alone during their retirement years for various reasons, i...