10 Tips for Living with Fibromyalgia or Another Life-Changing Illness
Several years ago, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a chronic condition that affects millions of people around the globe. Most of them are women. So far, there is no cure. My illness taught me so much, and I want to share…
Read MoreCan Menopause Affect Your Mental Health? Yes – But There’s Hope!
Some women experience moodiness, anxiety, and depression with the onset and different stages of menopause. This emotional upheaval can cause frustration and stress and can last for up to five years post-menopause. There are valid…
Read MoreHow to Regain Mental Health After a Serious Illness
You’ve just been put through the ringer. You’ve had a heart attack or finished a round of chemotherapy or had an aortic aneurysm repair or any other such serious health condition. For many, this kind of physical trauma can take a serious toll on…
Read MoreHow to Age Gracefully When You Are Highly Self-Critical (Find Out if You’re a Perfectionist)
According to the late Mr. Bowie, the process of graceful aging brings one to become their authentic self. Have you been your authentic self? Since we are all in this together, I’ll volunteer that I have been too concerned about the assessments of others…
Read MoreHow a Shift in Perspective Can Improve Your Health and Longevity
The day I had to take the car keys away from my mother was traumatic. For both of us. Coming home from doing errands, my mom missed the driveway entirely and drove right up onto the front lawn. Mortified, she announced to me, “Your father’s going to kill me.”
Read MoreFacing a Lonely Thanksgiving? Try My 6 Ideas for Planning a Virtual Socially Distanced Celebration
Thanksgiving is traditionally celebrated with large family gatherings. We eat communally prepared feasts, share family stories, and spend hours indoors playing games, working puzzles, and watching televised…
Read MoreThe 3 A’s of Living a Life of Joy After 60
It took me quite some time to pluck up the courage and try internet dating after my husband died. At first, even the thought of it was horrifying, and my first visit to a dating site ended after just a minute or so. Read More
Pandemics, Hurricanes… Oh My!
Not all hurricanes are created equal, but in Miami, we take all of them very seriously, especially since August 16, 1992, when Hurricane Andrew devastated our city. After being in self-isolation since March, it was alarming for me…
Read More5 Ways to Embrace Living Alone
Some of us choose to live alone and others are faced with it due to circumstances such as death of a spouse or partner. It’s what we do after we live alone that matters, and I am going to share 5 ways to get the most out of this situation…
Read MoreMercury Retrograde? What’s the Fuss All About?
Yesterday, I was on the phone with my sister, who lives and is quarantined in Buenos Aires. She was complaining that so many different things around the house needed fixing. As she was telling me about her broken electric oven…
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