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Self-Talk

8 Self-Talk Solutions That Can Ease Mental Stress

Meg Selig on October 23, 2023

Don't let runaway thoughts sabotage your self-care program! These eight simple mental self-care tactics can help you stop negative thinking as well as create a kinder mind.

Self-Help

7 Self-Care Actions Most People Neglect

Meg Selig on September 20, 2023

These 7 behaviors are not usually regarded as "self-care." Nevertheless, they are genuine self-care that can save you time, money, and self-respect.

Self-Help

Self-Care: All Things to All People?

Meg Selig on August 28, 2023

Is your self-care program helping or hurting you? Find out the difference between "true" and "false" self-care.

Career

The Most Overlooked Type of Self-Care

Meg Selig on July 24, 2023

A Personal Perspective: Self-care is of vital importance, but, arguably, the most important kind of self-care is often overlooked.

Assertiveness

How to Ask for Help So You Get What You Need

Meg Selig on June 20, 2023

Can you ask for help when you need it? Learn how to ask in an effective and respectful way to get what you need and protect the relationship, too.

Assertiveness

The Awesome and Sometimes Sinister Power of "The Ask"

Meg Selig on May 18, 2023

Why do you say "yes" when you want to say "no"? Discover ways to resist this natural human tendency, say "no" assertively, and protect your boundaries.

Creativity

Step Up Your Health With These 18 Diverse and Fun Walks

Meg Selig on May 2, 2023

Take steps to walk more: Try each of these 18 surprisingly different walks. You'll gain health, happiness, and pleasure.

Relationships

Does Life Get More Fun as You Age?

Meg Selig on March 18, 2023

Worried about getting old? Discover 12 amazing benefits of the older years that will ease your mind.

Career

Not Listening? Here's How to Recover and Repair

Meg Selig on February 23, 2023

What can you do when your mind wanders? Try these tips for better listening.

Motivation

6 Unusual Alternatives to Traditional New Year's Resolutions

Meg Selig on January 12, 2023

You don't need to make a New Year's resolution to improve your life in the New Year. Try one of these six fun and easy alternatives.

Optimism

10 New and Useful Health Tips From 2022 Research

Meg Selig on December 30, 2022

What are the best takeaways on health and healthy aging from 2022 research? Here's my "top 10" list of science-based health tips that you can act on now.

Health

Heads Up! Good Posture Helps Both Your Mind and Your Body

Meg Selig on December 8, 2022

Would you like a simple way to look better, feel better, and improve your mood? Practicing good posture has both mental and physical health benefits.

Friends

12 Ways to Make Friends in Mid-Life and Beyond

Meg Selig on November 7, 2022

Are you having trouble making friends as you get older? If so, you are not alone. Use these 12 tips to make new friends and expand your social connections.

Stress

9 Longevity Habits for a Happy and Healthy Older Age

Meg Selig on September 30, 2022

What are the keys to a long and healthy life? These nine longevity habits might increase your odds of living a longer, healthier, and more satisfying life.

Stress

8 Surprising Psychological Benefits of Routine Daily Tasks

Meg Selig on August 12, 2022

Do you resent those repetitive household chores? Learn 8 physical and mental health benefits of routine chores, and you might appreciate them as never before.

Dementia

Reduce Dementia Risk With Positive Beliefs About Aging

Meg Selig on July 26, 2022

"Positive age beliefs" can offer both physical and mental health benefits as you age. Research shows why these beliefs can even alter the biology of aging.

Stress

Can Five Deep Breaths Really Relieve Stress?

Meg Selig on June 27, 2022

Instant stress relief? Impossible as it may sound, here is a simple breathing exercise that takes only one minute. The benefits could save your day—and your health.