Aging Solo – by Ellen Dawson

Many of us will face the challenge of “aging solo”, if indeed we’re not already. The premise of this book is that while it may indeed be a challenge, it can be an exciting challenge rather than a scary one.

Thus, Dawson bids us empower ourselves to tackle it head on, proactively.

To that end, she offers her “EMPOWER” framework:

• Embrace the challenge of living solo
• Manage money mindfully while welcoming desires
• Prioritize vitality and live a vibrant life
• Own your identity; build resilience and confidence
• Weave bonds: build and maintain relationships (solo doesn’t mean lacking connections!
• Energize yourself and discover new passions
• Renew yourself and create a joyful environment

Now, as listed, those may seem a little vague, but rest assured she goes into great detail in the book, with a whole chapter for each.

For example, prioritizing vitality and energizing oneself can seem like a double-up, but the former chapter is about healthy living in the context of the solo life, while the latter chapter is more about avocation lifelong learning, overcoming fear of the unknown, and making sure to actually live this one precious life, not just go through the motions.

The style is energetic and motivational, and yet backed up with 19 pages of scientific references.

Bottom line: this book is, in essence, a roadmap for aging solo and creating the future we deserve, on our own terms. An enjoyable, practical, and uplifting read!

Click here to check out Aging Solo, and thrive as a “Soloist”!