Last week my sister asked me for a gift idea for a friend who was turning 50.
As I began to brainstorm with her, my thoughts turned to how a person might feel on the occasion of a milestone birthday, whether it be 50, 60, 70, 80 or beyond.
Do milestone birthdays change the way people evaluate their lives? And should we think about this in our gift giving?
Studies show that our outlook on life is affected by milestone birthdays. It is at those times that we take stock of our existence and become more thoughtful about our satisfaction with life.
Approaching a milestone age has recently been shown to drive people toward a search for meaning, purpose and health.
While I’m sure many would enjoy a bottle of wine, a piece of jewelry or a new tech gadget for one these significant