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Smart Habits in Midlife

Big Little Practice #7: 7 “Big Little Practices” That Will Transform Your Health

We’ve come to the end of my 7-part series on how “the little things are the big things” when it comes to your health and wellbeing. Today I’m sharing with you Big Little Practice #7. If you’ve missed any of the others, check them out! Okay, here we go… Last, but not least, here is Big Little Practice #7! Big Little Practice #7: Practice Deepening Your Relationships
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Big Little Practice #5: 7 “Big Little Practices” That Will Transform Your Health

Here we are, Big Little Practice #5! This 7-part series is inspired by something my mentor used to say to me: “The little things are the big things.” Over the past several weeks, I’ve been sharing one Big Little Practice that you can start implementing into your life that over time will lead to big positive changes in your health and in your life.
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Big Little Practice #4: 7 “Big Little Practices” That Will Transform Your Health

Over the past few weeks, I’ve shared 3 Big Little Practices so far based on some wisdom my mentor used to share with me: “The little things are the big things.” I’ve found that this principle can be applied many ways, including your health and wellbeing. So far, I’ve shared the first three Big Little Practices. If you missed any, be sure to check them out. Today, let’s talk about Big Little Practice #4.
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Big Little Practice #3: 7 “Big Little Practices” That Will Transform Your Health

In case you’re just joining me on this 7-part series, I’m sharing 7 Big Little Practices that will transform your health. This series is inspired by something my mentor told me more than once: “The little things are the big things.” So then, when we think about health and wellness, the same rings true – it’s the little healthy practices that you cultivate over time that lead to the big transformations.
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Big Tip #4: 5 Big Exercise Tips That Will Keep You Fit For Life

Big Tip #4: Keep Exercise Fun Yes, exercise is technically “work,” but don’t forget that it can also be fun! In fact, I recommend you make it fun, because again, the point is that you’ve committed to making exercise a part of your life for the rest of your life, right?
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A personal invitation from me

One of the most exciting things about hitting midlife is that you still have huge opportunities to live your best life. If you agree, yet you’ve been searching for answers about how to feel healthy, grounded and balanced in this stage of life, then I have an online event that’s perfect for you.
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5 Reasons to Read More (and in turn, eat less) – PART 2

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Today, I offer you three more reasons to crack open a good book, not just for your mental health, but your physical health as well. P.S. If for nothing else, at least do it for Reason #5.
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An Alternative to Hating Your Body

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I used to think public transportation was just for people who didn’t have a car… I have a car, but I actually choose to take the bus occasionally! Call me crazy, but sometimes it’s just more convenient for me – I don’t have to worry about finding parking, or worse yet, get into an accident (that’s my fault!).
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Weight, Size, and the Law of Diminishing Returns

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On a podcast I was listening to the other day, the two guys on the show began talking about how much money we need to make to actually make us happy. The study they were talking about said that that number is around $60-75K – basically enough to allow one to live comfortably in most places in the U.S. Interestingly, they also found that making a lot more than that doesn’t necessarily correlate to more happiness or higher emotional well-being.

What it Takes to FLOURISH in Midlife

I was recently a guest on the Fit ‘n Chips Chats Podcast which offers health and wellness advice for women over 40. Host Amanda Thebe asked me questions about the importance of FLOURISHING and why I recommend women in midlife put more attention on these 5 areas of flourishing.