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Skincare Tips for Women 40 and Older
Stay Radiant at Every Age Your skin goes through changes as you age, but with the right care, it can stay glowing and healthy well into your 40s, 50s, and beyond. Whether you’re just entering your 40s or celebrating milestones further along, these skincare tips for women 40 and older are here to help you keep your skin radiant at every stage. 1. Sunscreen: Always a Must Sun protection is non-negotiable no matter your age. A broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher shields your skin from UV damage that can lead to wrinkles, dark spots, and sagging. Apply it daily—even on cloudy days—and reapply if you’re outdoors for extended…
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Reinforcing a Positive Mind
Each day we wake up and step out into the world where we’re confronted with the opinions and thoughts of everyone around us. It takes effort to block out negative thoughts and focus on the positive thoughts. Studies show that a positive mind can improve your mental health and can strengthen your immune system. Sometimes we need a little assistance to see the positive things around us. That’s why we’ve introduced the Mindset Affirmation card set. The set includes a collection of 31 affirmation cards. Each card includes a unique affirmation that promotes a positive mindset. Download your copy of the affirmation cards for FREE! Use these cards on any…
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Health and Wellness for Mature Adults
We recently introduced a new and wellness podcast series titled 40 and Over and It All Hurts. This podcast series is designed for individuals 40 and over looking to transition and maintain a more healthy and fit lifestyle. This series is not about perfection but figuring out where you are as an individual and crafting a plan to help you reach your personal goals. In Episode 2 – My Body, Your Body…All Over Our Bodies we dig deep into learning about why we limit ourselves physically and how our bodies can get better with age. Fitness and health and wellness has no age. Subscribe to the 40 and Over and…
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New Health and Wellness Podcast!
We’ve introduced a new health and wellness podcast series titled 40 and Over and It All Hurts. This podcast series is designed for individuals 40 and over looking to transition and maintain a more healthy and fit lifestyle. This series is not about perfection but figuring out where you are as an individual and crafting a plan to help you reach your personal goals. Episode 1 – How Did I Get Here is a 30 minutes of discussion about health and wellness as we age. Aging is a fact of life and for many of us we don’t even realize we’re 40+ until our body starts to remind us. In…
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New Year / New Healing
At the start of every new year, everyone is looking for something new to explore or accomplish. Every year I start off with a list of things I want to get done. There was always one thing that I never put on the list even though I carried it with me year after year. Trauma. But this year I decided it was time to do something different that would change my life forever. We all have some trauma Everyone has dealt with some level of trauma in life. Even if we do not acknowledge our trauma, it will follow us and serve as a daily reminder of our past. Trauma…
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8 Signs You Seriously Need a Break to Recharge
Life can become a collection of responsibilities and never-ending tasks. At some point you need to take a moment to recharge so that you can continue this thing called life. At times it can be difficult to know when you need a break, but it is crucial to know the signs. Knowing when to stop and recharge can be the difference between success or failure. 8 signs you seriously need a break to recharge are: Always tired Unable to find joy in the things you used to love Lack motivation Easily triggered (short-tempered) Unable to sleep Neglecting yourself Unable to focus Health issues start to appear Learn more about the…
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Can Meditation Change Your Life?
Meditation is a tool for wellness that is proven to change us both physically and mentally. Meditation interrupts a continuous conversation we have with ourselves which is usually negative. Can meditation change your life? Meditation can change your life by: Increasing your attention span resulting in a more disciplined mind Better control over your emotions Increased self-awareness A more peaceful life Improves your self-confidence Reduces overthinking and stress Let’s dig a little deeper into how meditation can change your life forever. Increased attention span Meditation can change your life by resulting in a more disciplined mind, also known as an increased attention span. Meditation allows you to manage your thoughts…
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10 Reasons Why Life Begins at 40
When you hit the age of 40 it’s a huge milestone into the next phase of life. Before 40 you’re learning life and making huge sacrifices trying to figure out who you are. At 40 the game has changed and you’re seasoned and ready. Why does life begin at 40 though? 10 reasons life begins at 40 are: Solid and well established relationships Successful in business and / or career Financial security Live life on your own terms Increased attention on better health and wellness Well equipped to navigate difficult situations Accept yourself as you are You know your body A full catalog of life’s knowledge You know your purpose…
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8 Signs You Need a New Doctor
Your doctor is one of the most important relationships you will ever have in your life. A good relationship with your doctor is extremely important when it comes to your overall health care. However, not all doctors are created equal. There are signs you can use to identify when it might be time for you to find a new doctor. When you see these signs that’s when its time to begin your journey to finding a new medical professional. Eight signs you need a new doctor include: Doctor doesn’t listen Personality conflicts Doesn’t share information Provides treatment you don’t need Consistently unavailable Long wait times Delayed results Difficult office staff…
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How the Myth of the Black Superwoman is Killing You
The strong Black superwoman myth makes people believe you can abuse, oppress, and make Black women suffer as much as you want because we’ll get over it. Black women suffer in silence presenting to the world we’re strong and can handle any trauma or adversity but still rise to the top. We can do all things for all people except ourselves. The myth of the Black superwoman can kill you by holding on to the stereotype instead of loving yourself unconditionally, getting therapy, advocating for yourself, and listening to your body. The judgement of society can become a movie we play on a continuous loop in our daily lives. Holding…
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