Life Skills Archives - Meaningful Midlife!

Minimizing Regrets in Reverse Mortgage Purchases

*This is a guest post I am publishing in order to provide information on reverse home mortgages. I’m not a financial planner nor do I have much knowledge of the financial industry. In our caregivers group on Facebook, a couple of people have mentioned using...

Understanding the Role of Emotional Intelligence in Building and Sustaining Relationships

Introduction Emotional intelligence can be a bit difficult to wrap your head around but I think I have a good example of how it might work. I have a friend who said that leaning into a particular phrase saved her marriage. The phrase was “You do you, Boo!”...

The Role of Unconscious Bias in Dating Decisions

*While I’m not currently in the dating world and hope never to need to be, I know that many of you are. So here is a guest article on the role of unconscious bias in dating decisions. I’m sure this could also apply to friendships, business relationships...

Guiding Lights in the Caregiving Journey: Harnessing A Place for Mom’s Support When Choosing Care for an Aging Loved One

*This is a sponsored post but, as always, my opinions are my own. Caring for aging parents is a journey that many of us will embark on at some point in our lives. This responsibility comes with some difficult challenges, from making tough decisions about your loved...

My 3 Words for 2024

I learned about the “My 3 Words” concept ( #my3words ) concept on Twitter in 2008. It’s a concept created by author, speaker and Chief of Staff at Appfire, Chris Brogan. I know that a lot of people choose just one word-of-the-year, But I find that a...

Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally with RESPeRATE (BONUS: It Also Helps with Anxiety)

Do you suffer from high blood pressure? If so, you’re not alone. High blood pressure is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world. It can lead to serious health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. A lot of...