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Power of Positive Thinking

Mindset / By MaryJo Scamurra / 2 Comments /

Positive thinking can make your life much better, so making an effort to bring more positivity into your life is worth the effort. I am sure you have heard the saying, “I am too old to change,” or “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Once we believe we are simply stuck in …

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Midlife Heart Health

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Heart health is so important for women. Learning how to properly care for your heart by making excellent choices in food and exercise will greatly diminish your chances of heart disease. Heart disease is the number one cause of death for American women, and stroke is number three. By eating a heart-healthy diet, …

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How to Get a Restful Night Sleep During Menopause

Improve Midlife Sleep

Health, Self-Care / By MaryJo Scamurra / 4 Comments /

Learn strategies to master your midlife sleep so that you wake each morning feeling well-rested and ready to take on the day. I don’t know about you, but I always look forward to a good night’s sleep after a long day. So, I find it very frustrating to end up tossing and turning instead …

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Best Foods to Control Menopause

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All women will experience menopause in their lifetime and many will deal with bothersome, life-altering symptoms. There are various natural methods women can find relief from their menopause symptoms, including choosing the right foods to eat. This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. The foods you eat can and …

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Rosacea and Menopause Acne

Health / By MaryJo Scamurra / 8 Comments /

Midlife acne and rosacea can be exasperated by menopause and the change in hormones for women. Learn the triggers and treatments so your skin can look its best. Acne in midlife?? Ugh! Yes! I didn't realize it was such a common occurrence, I just thought I was some sort of freak of nature. However, …

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Empty Nest Inspirations

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Letting go may be the hardest step in the parenting process. Here are some inspirations and quotes to ease you through empty nest syndrome. This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. Some women don't bat an eye when their last baby leaves the nest. Instead, they seamlessly move …

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Journaling For Better Mental Health

Health, Mindset, Self-Care / By MaryJo Scamurra / 2 Comments /

Journaling does more than just help you record your memories and find self-expression. It is also good for your mental health. This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. Journaling helps control your symptoms and improve your mood by paving the way for positive self-talk and identifying negative thoughts …

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College Dorm Essentials for Freshman Guys

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A checklist of all the essential items to pack and bring for your son's dorm room for the first year of college. Essential items that every college freshman guy will need in his dorm room. Preparing for your son to leave for college for the first time? It can be a bit …

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Overcoming Self Doubt

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Learn 9 different easy-to-follow strategies to help eliminate fear and self-doubt so that you can gain the confidence to accomplish new things and enjoy new opportunities. Self-doubt, along with fear, can be debilitating. It becomes difficult to accomplish even the smallest successes or enjoy life when we doubt our capabilities. It becomes easy …

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9 Healthy Ways To Handle Frustration

Self-Care / By MaryJo Scamurra / 20 Comments /

Learn nine different healthy ways to work through frustration and download a free journal to help release you from your frustrations. 2020 has been quite a year so far. Has it left you feeling frustrated? Of all the people I have recently spoken with, nearly every single one has voiced their frustration at …

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