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IDGAF: Boundaries and Protecting Your Energy in Midlife Mar 18, 2026

Something shifts in midlife. For me, it was a rather sort of a snap. You start to notice it — a growing awareness of you putting your energy out everywhere, and getting little in return except exhaustion, frustration and rese...

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Spring Cleaning: The Psychological Power of De-Cluttering Feb 27, 2026

There's no coincidence that you suddenly feel motivated to clean house in March.

As winter recedes and the days stretch longer, your nervous system starts to shift. Cortisol patterns adjust with earlier sunrise; you're sudde...

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Does Change Feel Overwhelming? Consider Your Inputs Feb 05, 2026

When people say they want to change, they usually mean something very tangible: I want to lose ten pounds. I want to eat healthier. I want to be more fit. They want to feel different in their body. Think differently. Respond ...

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Opinions I Have That Will Make the Right People Follow Me Jan 08, 2026

I’ve learned this the hard way: not everyone is meant to stay.

As I’ve gotten older — wiser, stronger, more grounded — I’ve stopped trying to be palatable. I’m not here to say what’s comfortable. I’m here to say what actuall...

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15 Ways to Reduce Stress in Midlife Dec 16, 2025

Stress feels different in midlife — sharper, louder, harder to shake. That’s because as our hormones decline and estrogen in particular declines, the systems that used to buffer stress become more sensitive. Blood sugar swing...

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How to Create Lasting Change in Your Life: The Roadmap Dec 11, 2025

In my 54 years of experience on this planet, I have found that the easiest way to create lasting change in your life doesn't involve willpower, perfection, or hoping that you'll wake up one morning with your life magically tr...

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