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Self Care

Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s necessary! Whether it’s a five-minute breather, a beauty ritual, or setting boundaries, we’ve got the inspiration and tools to help you put yourself first.



Second Act, acting, sisters, aarp, mother
Self Care
My Second Act
My kids were grown and gone. Rekindling a former passion helped me embrace freedom and change.
By Leslie Hunter-Gadsden
, May 24, 2019
3 Min Read
Advice Column, sisters, aarp
Self Care
Hey Sis!
This month’s advice column explores dating at 50-plus.
By Tiffani Otey
, May 10, 2019
2 Min Read
Roller skating, hobby, aarp, sisters
Self Care
Skating Through Fear
I laced my skates and got my confidence on solid ground
April 26, 2019
4 Min Read
Say No, aarp, sisters
Self Care
5 Ways to Get Better at Saying No
Remember, "no" is a complete sentence.
By Ayana Byrd
, April 19, 2019
2 Min Read
Stay at home mom, parenting, aarp, sisters, mom
Self Care
My Journey As A Stay-At-Home Mom
Six kids and 25 years later, it's my time.​
By Aliyah Abdel-Malik​
, April 12, 2019
3 Min Read
aarp, sisters, we time, getaways
Self Care
No Passport Required: 5 Spring Break Getaways
Box up the bulk and break out the shades, swimsuits and sandals.
By Tracy E. Hopkins
, March 29, 2019
3 Min Read
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Self Care
"How Do I Gain Confidence After Mistrust?"
Introducing our new advice column.
By Tiffani Otey
, March 15, 2019
2 Min Read
sisters, aarp, boundaries, relationships
Self Care
Do Your Relationships Lack Boundaries?
Take these six steps to find out.
By Ayana Byrd
, March 8, 2019
2 Min Read
aarp, sisters, skin, seeing color
Self Care
Seeing Colors Again
When a few casual-but-caustic comments bring up old insecurities, a writer reflects on her deep, dark skin.
By Tracy E. Hopkins
, February 22, 2019
4 Min Read
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