Lisa | Midlife Mentor

This young woman makes too much sense and gives me hope for the future of this country.

#FuckMAGA #FuckRacists #FucktRump #Pinks

My loves....😁

It’s definitely can be!!

When you realize that it's none of your business what anyone thinks about you and you can just go about your life and not let it affect you - that can be a game changer and really help improve your mental health!!

@justifiedjoy33 #beauthentic #relief
#mentalhealthawarenessmonth

Practicing gratitude can totally improve your mental health, just by focusing on the little things that make you smile in your day-to-day life. It's one of the easiest things you can do and it is proven to work!
#creatorsearchinsights #mentalhea Ithawarenessmonth #gratitudepractic
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Midlife anxiety? Let's not let it rule our lives!
This is the time to focus on making the most of life! Whatever that is for you. Managing this crap doesn't have to take a lot of time or effort, but we need to commit to it and to ourselves.

#midlifewomen #over40 #over50
#anxietytips

Become easily pleased. When we find the little things that make us feel good or bring a smile to our face, our lives just get better.
We are happier!

#midlifewomen #behappier #gratitudepractice #loveyourlife

This is so important!! I was just talking about how something that happened last week might have been last year. Thank you!!

Love that you can link anywhere!!

Stress uses SO much of our precious energy!

When we can manage or relieve some of our stress, we will have more energy. Simple practices can help.

Try this and LMK if you want my guide filled with a bunch of quick tips.

#menopausesupport
#perimenopausesupport #increaseenergy #mindfulnesspractice

Thank you Tori!!

Black and sephia colored sketch of the ugliest, grumpiest man on Earth, Donald J. Trump, signing a paper that says, "insurrection act." Banner above him reads: "Stage is set for martial law." Rioters, American flags, and the US capitol building in the background. Serious, Fuck this guy.

This Is Not a Drill: Trump’s Day-One Order Sets the Stage for Martial Law

By Tony Pentimalli

(Article in comments)

*Tony Pentimalli is a political analyst and commentator fighting for democracy, economic justice, and social equity.

Awesome!! Thank you! 😍

We have to talk about the absolutely insane CR the GOP has proposed.

This bill formally abdicates Congressional authority over the budget and allows the Executive to sequester funds for any reason or no reason at all.

I didn't want a new puppy but just look at him. He might be a PITA sometimes but all of our pups bring me joy and tons of smiles so I'm savoring those moments. Savoring trains my brain to see more good in my life. Another Bonus - dopamine booster!
Not saying go get a puppy, but find the good in your

We finally fixed illegal immigration (nobody wants to come here anymore)

If you’re feeling stressed today, try box breathing. It’s simple, quick, and works wonders.

And remember—you don’t have to do it all alone. Lean on others.

Breathe through the tough moments. You’ve got this. ❤️

#Mindfulness #StressRelief #MidlifeBalance (6/7)

And guess what? We got through it. It worked out. (It usually does.)

Most of the things we stress about DO work out. But in the moment, it can feel overwhelming.

The key is building resilience—so we can flow with the stream instead of being thrown around by the rapids.
(5/7)

One of my go-to techniques? Box breathing.
✔️ Inhale for 4
✔️ Hold for 4
✔️ Exhale for 4
✔️ Hold for 4

Repeat 3-5 times. It helps calm the mind & bring you back to the present.

The stress didn’t magically disappear, but I was able to respond from a calmer, more grounded place. (4/7)

I wanted to fix things for her. But I also knew I had to manage my own reaction.

When life throws big rocks in our path, we can either let them knock us off course—or we can find a way to navigate around them.

I leaned on the tools I’ve learned over the past few years. (3/7)

I was sitting on the couch with my dog, thinking, “Ahhh, life is really good.”

Then, my daughter reached out—she was dealing with something tough.

Instantly, I felt the tightness in my throat, chest, and stomach. I knew what was happening: stress.

My mind raced with worry. (2/7)

Sometimes, life is flowing smoothly—until a big rock/boulder/shitty situation suddenly disrupts it.

That happened to me recently. One minute, I was feeling happy and at peace. The next, I was overwhelmed with stress. Here’s how I navigated it… (1/7)

Great roundup of articles on stress!

#motivation

Normalize pronouncing DOGE as DOUCHE.

This is my absolute favorite account!!

FYI all of the viral images government spending that “DOGE HAS UNCOVERED” is actually from www.usaspending.gov a website that Obama signed into law in 2014 that has always been accessible to the public.

Hurray! Such an important way to spend his time! 🙄