The Right Side of 40

Midlife

Philanthropy: It's More Than Writing Checks

Deborah Heiser Ph.D. on May 15, 2024

Have you ever wondered why people want to become philanthropists? What more is there to it than writing checks?

Aging

From Cradle to Retirement: The Enduring Need to Be Useful

Deborah Heiser Ph.D. on February 22, 2024

As we traverse life from toddlerhood to older adulthood, we have an deep desire to be useful.

Midlife

Generativity—The Great Opportunity Midlife Presents

Deborah Heiser Ph.D. on December 11, 2023

Generativity taps the desire to leave a lasting mark on the world without expecting anything in return.

Career

Forget What You Know About Mentoring: It's Not Just for Work

Deborah Heiser Ph.D. on November 6, 2023

Midlife is a great time to mentor—and to have a mentor!

Aging

3 Common Fears About Retirement

Deborah Heiser Ph.D. on October 11, 2023

If you're feeling anxious about retirement, there are a few things you can do to manage your fears.

Fear

5 Common Fears About Growing Older

Deborah Heiser Ph.D. on August 9, 2023

Aging is a natural process, and many things can be done to minimize the challenges that come with it.

Midlife

The Empty Nest Has Benefits (and Challenges) for Parents

Deborah Heiser Ph.D. on June 22, 2023

The parenting journey is an incredible, transformative experience, but as children venture into adulthood, parents have their own adaptations to make.

Happiness

The Secret to Making Memories More Meaningful

Deborah Heiser Ph.D. on March 22, 2023

Would you give away your engagement ring? Or something else that held great meaning in your life? Here's why it can be a good idea.

Sport and Competition

The Case for Intergenerational Connections

Deborah Heiser Ph.D. on December 21, 2022

Intergenerational connections can be helpful to both young and old in a number of ways. For young people, interacting with older individuals can expand expertise.

Menopause

It's Time to Talk Menopause

Deborah Heiser Ph.D. on November 15, 2022

Melissa Ashley is one of the 1.3 million women whose story is similar to many, but it is rarely discussed in social circles.

Midlife

It's Cool to Care!

Deborah Heiser Ph.D. on November 11, 2022

It's cool to care. In midlife, we have the expertise, knowledge, and skills to bring about change. Here's what one woman did in her community.

Career

How to Find the Mentor You Need

Deborah Heiser Ph.D. on October 19, 2022

Everyone needs a mentor. There are official and casual ways of finding one.

Aging

Networking Groups: Much More than Business

Deborah Heiser Ph.D. on October 1, 2022

Networking groups are not just for those starting out in business. They offer purpose, community, and resources all along the way.

Creativity

Cultivating Creativity

Deborah Heiser Ph.D. on September 11, 2022

Can creativity be cultivated? Yes it can! And if you are on the right side of 40, you are poised to cultivate creativity in others!

Education

Three Ways to Leave a Legacy

Deborah Heiser Ph.D. on August 28, 2022

The word legacy gets thrown around so much that the meaning has become diluted, an abstract good idea to think about in the future.

Relationships

Mentoring Matters—But What, Exactly, Does It Entail?

Deborah Heiser Ph.D. on August 19, 2022

Mentorship is important professionally and personally. But exactly what does it involve? Researchers now define the nature of the relationship.

Identity

How to Avert an Identity Crisis

Deborah Heiser Ph.D. on June 15, 2022

Is your business card your identity card? If you had to give up your job title, would you feel productive and relevant? It's time to take a look at how you identify yourself.