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At 29, I Thought I Was Running Out of Time—Here’s Why 39 Is My New ‘Just Getting Started

At 29, I thought I’d missed all my big chances, but now at 39, I know life is just getting started! If you’re feeling like it’s too late to chase your dreams or make a fresh start, here’s your reminder: you’re never “too old” and it’s never “too late” to go after the life you want. The best is still ahead of you!

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12 Things That Don’t Define You—And Why It’s Time to Let Them Go

Break free from society’s obsession with labels, milestones, and metrics. In this empowering guide, we’re debunking the myths that tie your worth to external factors—like your job title, appearance, or social media followers—and reminding you that your value comes from within. It’s time to embrace your authenticity, ditch the checkboxes, and live life on your own terms.

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How to Find Your Inner Calm When the World Feels Like…A Lot

When life feels overwhelming, the key to inner peace isn’t about controlling everything around us; it’s about focusing on what’s within our reach. By letting go of others’ opinions, expectations, and actions, we free ourselves to focus on our choices, our reactions, and how we care for ourselves and others. This post explores how grounding ourselves in what we can control brings true calm and includes practical tips to reclaim peace during chaotic times. From creating daily rituals to setting social media boundaries, discover small ways to find calm when the world feels like…a lot.

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Alone on Election Night? Here's How to Cope (We Asked a Psychologist)

No matter how you hope the presidential election shakes out, it’s very likely that election night and the days (and perhaps even weeks) that follow may be tense in a way that impacts mental health—which is in line with the anxiety-spiking effects of whole election season. And given that this high-tension race is taking place as COVID-19 cases reach an all-time high in the U.S., it’s to be expected that many will experience the history-making, terrifying roller-coaster in quarantine, alone on election night.

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Bath's Can't Solve Everything, But They Can Lower Stress. Here Are Some Tips To Find Your Zen In The Bathtub.

Even in the best of times, a relaxing bath is a legit way to decompress. Few things melt away the ordinary stressors of daily life like a warm-to-scalding, sudsy soak. Now, when stressors have become anything but ordinary, it might make sense to likewise level up the bath in order to meet the day’s unprecedented toll on the psyche.

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Protecting Your Mental Health During the Pandemic That is Coronavirus

WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE, AMIRITE?! Ok, I’ll admit…all the Quarantine memes can be pretty funny, but, in all honesty—the world is going through a lot of turmoil right now because of the Coronavirus. And, well, it can be triggering. If all the Coronavirus talk is causing you to feel all sorts of emotions—you’re not alone and you shouldn’t be ashamed.

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Add Positivity to Your Day With Virtual Pep Talks

What turns my day around and keeps me going? Mantras and positive affirmations. Words hold a lot of meaning, so it’s important to choose wisely what you say to yourself each day. The right mantra has the power to motivate you to achieve your goals and make each and every day a great one. Introducing, Virtual Pep Talk, on Amazon! An Alexa Skill created by me for you.

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5 Ways Alexa is Keeping My Mental and Physical Health in Check This Holiday Season

It’s important to prioritize our mental and physical health so we can be the best version of ourselves during the holidays. After all, that’s the best gift we can give to our loved ones and a heck of lot more valuable than that air fryer you were going to get your sister-in-law. My Amazon Devices, like my Echo Show and Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, are keeping my mind and body right this holiday season.

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