If you’re over 40 and ready for a change, I’ve got advice on how to reinvent yourself in midlife from the master of reinvention herself: Claire Cook, the author of Must Love Dogs. Here are Claire’s best tips on the steps to transform yourself into your own midlife reinvention. Claire Cook is the master of reinventing … Read more
Learn how to more easily form new habits with the help of these 15 habit for. This article shows how to start a new habit and how to make new positive habits stick. You’ll learn what really defines a habit, the difference between a habit and a goal, how long it really takes to form a habit, the changes you need to make in yourself for your habit to be successful, how to hack the habit loop to successfully start a daily habit, what type of habit accountability will work for you, the loopholes you need to watch out for, and how to recover if you have problems following your new habit. Plus, you can download a free, printable habit tracker to help you track your progress as you form your new habit.
Looking for a gratitude exercise that makes a big impact? Write a gratitude letter to someone you appreciate letting them know why they matter to you. This letter of gratitude will boost your happiness and make your letter’s recipient happy as well. Many years ago, my father decided he would write eulogies for his sisters … Read more
If you’re a woman over 40, these Ted Talks are perfect for you. They’ll teach you how to handle stress better, manage your time, keep the spark alive in your marriage, figure out what kind of work will make you happy and so much more. Your forties can often be a time of change and … Read more
Here’s how to reinvent yourself at 40. One woman’s story with some tips to help you get started and a few hard truths about what you can expect along the way. I’ve been having a series of conversations with my husband lately and maybe you’ve been thinking similar thoughts. We’ve been talking about how our … Read more
Considering hormone replacement therapy? There’s so much confusing and contradictory information out there. We’ve gathered together facts, based on science, that you need to know including: What is hormone replacement therapy?, The differences between standard HRT and bioidentical HRT, how to find a menopause specialist, some of the many misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy, and … Read more
Self-Compassion is often something that’s hard for many of us. Yet practicing self-compassion can significantly increase our happiness and make us more successful. Here’s why you should treat yourself with self-compassion and tips on how to learn to treat yourself more self-compassionately. I came down this morning, took one look at my crumb-covered kitchen counter, … Read more
We’re focusing on different aspects of self-care this week on Midlife Rambler. Today, I’m featuring the good things about social media by highlighting Instagram Accounts to Follow for Self-Care when you just need a break from the world around you. Remember how we all used to hate on social media, saying it encouraged jealousy and … Read more