The menopause transition doesn’t just change your body; it changes your brain. Many women enter this phase thinking something is wrong with them. Memory slips. Patience thins. Emotional reactions feel sharper, faster, and more difficult to contain and control. Relationships that once felt manageable suddenly feel heavy. Work that once energized them now feels draining. … Continue reading A Guide to Perimenopause Management Series: Part 2: The Impact on the Brain, Body, and Boundaries
A Guide to Managing Perimenopause Series: Part 1 [UPDATED]
"Menopause is inevitable; suffering is not." - The New Menopause, by Mary Claire Haver, MD Julie's Story It has taken me nearly a year to write this, to process my thoughts and emotions, and to overcome the embarrassment and shame this new, unexpected phase brought upon me and the way it completely changed my life. … Continue reading A Guide to Managing Perimenopause Series: Part 1 [UPDATED]
How to Use Wisdom in Everyday Life [UPDATED]
We are so wrapped up in seeking to be better, skinnier, faster, smarter that we miss the value of self-development. You can read all the "self help" and personal development books in the world and apply what you learn, but one of the keys to a successful and rewarding life that is often overlooked is wisdom.
How Nature Can Help You Combat Burnout (and Solve Problems) [UPDATED]
Burnout is a real thing. Much like writer's block cripples a professional writer's career, burnout can have similarly devastating effects on professionals across various industries and fields, including entrepreneurs, knowledge workers, and even healthcare practitioners. In fact, according to an article published by the Harvard Business Review, a study by Stanford showed that workplace-related stress … Continue reading How Nature Can Help You Combat Burnout (and Solve Problems) [UPDATED]
How to Be Creative [UPDATED]
Creativity is fundamentally the process of making connections between different parts of the brain. And believe it or not, this is a process that you can perfect with practice, patience, and time. Here are some tips for generating new ideas, solving problems, and how to be creative.
