Self Care

Practicing Gratitude will Change your Life

  The secret to happiness lies in being grateful. You have probably seen it somewhere “practicing gratitude has plenty of benefits,” “the secret to happiness: gratitude,” “gratitude journal,” and so on. I had seen it, too but brushed it off as something that would not interest me. However, one day there was a shift in

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Menopause and Fatigue 

        What are the causes, and how can you beat it?  “You can do this-this thing, when your body will cease to produce hormones and your skin, hair, muscles and bones…basically every part of you will notice, go into withdrawals, and stage a coup. Be prepared for this mentally and you’ll own this ‘thing.’”-Lisa Jey Davis, author  The

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What is Toxic Positivity, and how can it affect your life? 

“Positivity is not positive when it denies, invalidates, or minimizes authentic human emotions.”  “Optimism is not helpful when it makes people feel shame, guilt, or invalidated for feeling a certain way.”  “Hope is not useful when it does not allow for the natural rise and fall of emotions or when it ignores the gravity of a situation.” 

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Stress and Menopause 

     How to reduce stress during this life’s phase  “So many women I’ve talked to see menopause as an ending. But I’ve discovered this is your moment to reinvent yourself after years of focusing on the needs of everyone else. It’s your opportunity to get clear about what matters to you and then to pursue that with all of your energy, time, and

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Divorce at 50 and beyond: What’s next? 

How to survive, heal and thrive after divorce at midlife  “It’s not easy to make life changes, particularly if you are set in your ways. However, life is full of ups, and downs-learning how to handle negative experiences is the key to a healthy outcome. Seldom can an individual successfully navigate the negative experiences alone;

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How to Rock Grey Hair in your 50s and Beyond 

Going Grey Gracefully  “I think that gray hair illustrates self-confidence and truthfulness-saying to anyone in the room, ‘I am precisely who I say I am; I have lots of experience that would be beneficial to you. Interested? ‘Gray hair also makes us memorable. People I’ve met once can remember me in a crowd because I

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How to Avoid Weight Gain over the Holidays 

Tips For Smart Eating While Still Enjoying Yourself  “You’ve probably heard this tip before, but it really holds up: Cover your plate with non-starchy veggies and a quarter each with lean protein and higher carb foods. This balance is the perfect compromise because it doesn’t require forgoing your favorite foods.” –Lauren Harris-Pincus  The quote above gives you an idea of

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