The Humble Egg

November 26, 2020

Midlife lifestyle changes As women in midlife we find ourselves needing to make some changes to our lifestyle to accommodate our changing bodies, minds. and therefore, needs.  Menopausal hormonal shifts mean we are more susceptible to stress, anxiety, and weight gain.  To help keep our minds calm and reduce stress, we might re-evaluate how we spend our time, lighten our loads, introduce some regular exercise that we enjoy, incorporate meditation into our daily routines, maybe even do some yoga.  For…

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