Life
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Feeling Weighed Down by Midlife Demands? This Decades-Old Journaling Ritual Could Help
A midlife mind is crowded. Our kids are getting older, and so are our parents. We have commitments, a body that’s gone rogue, and a few squashed dreams in our back pocket. Midlife is a full and vibrant season, but its complexities and demands can feel heavy—this is where the Morning Pages journaling ritual can […]
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Maintaining Youthful Skin in Your 40s: An Ultimate Skin Care Guide
As we age, our skin changes and requires extra care and attention. This is especially true for women in their 40s, looking for ways to maintain a youthful appearance. When you reach your 40s, your skin can experience a loss of firmness, a decrease in radiance, and the appearance of wrinkles, discoloration, and dryness. In […]
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International Women’s Day: Women’s Rights – Be Aware, Know Your Rights
In a landmark move, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights enshrined Gender Equality into the International Human Rights law. The law states that “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights” and that “everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction […]
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International Women’s Day: Starting All Over Again in Life: Go Survivor – Rock the World!
“Change is the only constant in life!” Life and life changes are very seasonal and transitional. Life challenges us to change, to move on with sudden happenings like the death of a loved one, significant milestones like a promotion or transfer to a new city/state/country, or something circumstantial and traumatic like the Covid19 outbreak, retirement, […]
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Therapy in Midlife
Many women in their mid-life find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities, such as managing their family, career, and personal life. It can be a challenging time, and getting therapy can be an excellent way to seek extra assistance and support during this time. “Therapy is beneficial for women in their 40s as this can often be […]
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The Silver Linings of Menopause
Let’s be honest: how many of us women have looked forward to experiencing menopause? No one, but why is that? I mean, we do look forward to puberty even though it also comes with hormonal and physical changes, just like menopause. However, we are made to love puberty and hate menopause. The reason most women do […]
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Making New Friends in Midlife
My husband and I moved to Pittsburgh in September of last year. I grew up in the good old ‘burgh, and my husband is a native Pennsylvanian as well (more so north central PA). After nearly 20 years in the D.C. area, or half my life, I moved back home in search of cheaper real […]
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Midlife Characters We Love on Screen and in Print
The 21st century has given us everything from social media influencers to 3-D printing to the birth control patch. It’s also given us a wealth of midlife fictional characters that have made us feel seen on so many different levels. Books, films and television shows have all begun to highlight the beauty, strength and complexity […]
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10 Reasons Why You Should Be Your Own Valentine
Valentine’s Day is here with its whole entourage of Rose Day, Propose Day, Chocolate Day, Teddy Day, Promise Day, Hug Day, and Kiss Day. This year, we will have a blast celebrating this memorable day with the most special person in your life – You! Yes, there is no typo; you read that absolutely right. […]
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Treat Yourself – Five Wines Under $25!
In today’s world, the new-age oenophile has options. Lots and lots of options. Wine drinkers can source wine from virtually everywhere—online, local wine shops, wine clubs, digital auctions and so on. Prices for the same bottle can vary widely from your wine store to a multitude of wine sites, so being armed and ready to […]
