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Iva is the founder of Women Blazing Trails. She created this site back in 2019 to help other women over 50 start over again, find self-confidence and regain control of their lives and happiness. When she's not writing, she's driving around on her scooter in her tiny town of Panajachel, Guatemala feeding street dogs and helping the poor people here.
55 Awesome Affirmations For Success to Help You Smash Your Goals!
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55 Awesome Affirmations For Success to Help You Smash Your Goals!

About ten years ago or so I didn’t even know what an affirmation was or how they even worked….

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15 Powerful Inner Child Healing Exercises
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15 Powerful Inner Child Healing Exercises

It’s no surprise that many women over 50 are still battling demons from past trauma. I know I sometimes…

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15 Reasons Why Women Love Living Alone
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15 Reasons Why Women Love Living Alone

It seems lately, more and more women over 50 who are divorced are choosing to stay alone and single…

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13 Things to Say to Someone Grieving and 5 Things Never to Say
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13 Things to Say to Someone Grieving and 5 Things Never to Say

Losing a loved one is never easy, and it can be incredibly difficult to know what to say or…

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19 Fun Ways to Boost Your Mood When You’re Feeling Crappy
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19 Fun Ways to Boost Your Mood When You’re Feeling Crappy

Depressed? Down in the dumps? Not feeling quite yourself? Life happens, right? We can’t be a ball of sunshine…

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11 Simple Ways to Take Care of Your Health Over 60 (Starting Today!)
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11 Simple Ways to Take Care of Your Health Over 60 (Starting Today!)

I had a recent health scare this month that totally changed my life. I’m not getting any younger, and…

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Two Things That Are Quietly Destroying Your Brain After 60
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Two Things That Are Quietly Destroying Your Brain After 60

Somewhere after 60, a lot of people start noticing small changes in how their brains work. Nothing scary, just…

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10 Fantastic Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
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10 Fantastic Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

The obesity rate in America is now 41.9%, a staggering number that has caused great concern in the last…

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A Self-Love Checklist for Women: 80 Things I Love About Myself
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A Self-Love Checklist for Women: 80 Things I Love About Myself

I’m gonna say it right out—as a woman over 50, I feel less and less desirable, worthy, needed, wanted,…

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17 Things That Are Still Possible at Any Age!
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17 Things That Are Still Possible at Any Age!

If you think you’re too old for anything anymore, I’m happy to share with you 17 things that are…

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Hi, I’m Iva!

In 2012, I left my abusive relationship and began my total life overhaul. This included changing my career and trading in my home country of Canada for beautiful Guatemala. I now help women find the strength and courage to live the life they deserve and desire!

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