Losing Your Pet is Scary. Find Them Faster with Virtual Leash by Dog Tag Art. Pets are your adventure pals, alarm clocks, and fondest childhood memories. They give you unconditional love when you need it most, and never judge you, even on your worst days. They’re more than just animals, they’re a part of your [...]
To live is to doubt. From navigating our teenage years to trying to figure out our careers and how to be good parents, uncertainty happens often. This is no different for older adults. Although age often comes with a more secure sense of self, we’re not immune to self-doubt. The changes that come with growing [...]
We breathe about 22,000 times per day and, if we’re healthy, rarely think about it. On the other hand, when we’re stressed, we’re keenly aware of it, from our racing thoughts to our tight shoulders. And we’re stressed A LOT; 55% of us report feeling stressed during the day. Work, finances, children, social issues, and [...]
Procrastination, we've all been there, (not) done that. We might avoid completing something because it's boring or unpleasant. Maybe we doubt ourselves and think we’re incapable. Or maybe we’re just tired. Either way, this behavior can negatively affect our personal and professional lives. Also, procrastination is in direct contrast to our society’s most coveted asset: [...]
Of all the words of mice and men, the saddest are, "It might have been.” - Kurt Vonnegut. When asked about regret, some of us may say we have none, while others have many. Whatever our answer, we likely want to avoid the feelings of sadness and disappointment that regret brings. But life, circumstance and [...]
What Does Inner Child Mean? Our inner child is the part of us that holds our childhood experiences and related emotions. These experiences play a role in who we are as adults. They impact how we interact with the world, and how we view ourselves. For some, childhood was a validating time of exploration and [...]
Water. It’s the stuff of necessity. It makes up most of our planet and sustains the life of pretty much everything on it. Our food production, economy, and electricity rely on it. And, of course, bodies are 70% water, so we’re highly dependent on it for survival. As a general rule, people need between 9 [...]
Anxiety. It can make our heart beat faster, and our thoughts race. And, in moderation, it’s a completely normal response to stress about future events (like work, physical threats, family stress, etc.). But just because it’s normal, doesn’t mean we can’t erase the impact anxiety has on us. Yet, many of us haven’t learned healthy [...]
1. Seniorliving.org Seniorliving.org has helpful information for every aspect of senior life, from health to money management. Their team of industry professionals includes a Ph.D. level gerontology expert, financial law advisor, audiologist, and more. 2. American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) AARP is one of the most well-known organizations for older people, and for good [...]
Our society tends to devalue older adults, which can make the process of aging feel scary. According to the CDC, 60% of people surveyed about aging related fears were afraid of memory loss. Additionally, people were twice as afraid of cognitive decline as they were of physical limitations. It’s understandable. We want to stay sharp, [...]