"They say 50 is the new 30. With insight, positivity, and brimming with practical ideas and solutions, this book shows us how reaching for the stars at 50+, is both achievable and empowering." --Jo Hemmings, Behavioural Psychologist and Relationship Coach

"When you arrive at the last page of Keren Smedley's wise and entertaining advice, studded with anecdotes and mental exercises, you will not only know more about yourself, you will anticipate a lot more joy from your future."-- Irma Kurtz, writer, broadcaster and Agony Aunt for Cosmopolitan

"Short on waffle, long on research, crammed with useful information, suggestions, practical tools and exercises." --Tim Willis, Editor, High50.com

"I would recommend this book to any 50-something who is starting to think about what they do next - or those who act as line manager, mentor or coach to individuals who need to address this challenge." --Martin Ellis, Partner, Grant Thornton UK LLP

"Throughout, you feel Keren Smedley is with you, right there knowing, listening, teaching, even beaming. All of us over 50 should read it and do what she proposes. So should everyone on the way to 50 for that matter."-- Nancy Kline, Time to Think Coaching, UK

"This excellent book is full of ideas to start afresh and develop a positive outlook on life. Course participants share their challenges and this helps the reader to reflect on their own circumstances. This book prepares the reader for their future." --Professor Stephen Palmer PhD, Centre for Coaching, London, UK A

Keren Smedley, author, broadcaster and columnist, has established herself as one of UK's most sought after commentators on relationship issues: whether personal or within the workplace. As an experienced management consultant, counsellor, life and business coach, Keren is regularly called upon by individuals and organisations to help address and resolve modern day issues and to facilitate change. Keren has a regular slot on BBC Berkshire as their relationship expert, and is a regular guest on BBC Three Counties Radio, BBC Radio London and Radio 4 Women's Hour. She is Woman's Weekly Agony Aunt and feature writer; writes regularly for the Daily Mail and contributes to Good Housekeeping, Woman and Home, The Sun and other magazines.

Acknowledgements About the Author Introduction Part I: The big question Chapter 1: Know yourself now Chapter 2: Managing choices and making decisions Part II: Your career Chapter 3: Embracing change in the workplace Chapter 4: Being the best I can in the workplace Chapter 5: Empowering yourself to change your career Chapter 6: Being your own boss: Bringing out the entrepreneur inside you Chapter 7: Making my retirement work for me Part III: Your lifestyle Chapter 8: Money, money, money Chapter 9: Families and how to survive them Chapter 10: Modern relationships Part IV: Your health and well-being Chapter 11: Keeping fit and looking good Chapter 12: Getting older: How to do it gracefully Chapter 13: Setting realistic goals and aspirations Resources Notes Bibliography