How I Found My Midlife Roar in the Beautiful Mess of Perimenopause

“Menopause is a journey where you rediscover yourself and become the woman you were always meant to be.” ~Dr. Christiane Northrup

“What day is it?” asked Pooh. “It’s today,” squeaked Piglet. “My favorite day,” said Pooh.When you first awake, be mindful and take a second to think about what a privilege it is to be alive and relatively healthy. Breathe onto the bathroom mirror just to see how amazing your breath looks. The moment you start acting like life is a blessing, I assure you it will start to feel like one.If you’d like to practice starting your days more mindfully in the weeks ahead, below you will find 52 morning quotes.

Winter can be a tough one. And the longer it goes on the heavier it can feel.With the short and cold days.

By Charles Barnard, founder of Success Institutes. Noah sat on the edge of his bed, his heart pounding. His mom had just asked a simple question: “How was your day?” But it was like a switch had flipped. He felt the heat rise in his chest, and before he knew it, he snapped: “Why do you always […]

Every great achiever has one thing in common: discipline. Behind the novels, inventions, discoveries, and masterpieces are small, consistent habits repeated daily.From Benjamin Franklin to Maya Angelou, and from Charles Darwin to Stephen King, history’s most successful people lived by structured routines that fuelled their creativity, clarity, and productivity.Daily rituals aren’t just habits. They’re systems that transform ordinary individuals into extraordinary ones.Success is not about luck.

If you live with chronic pain, you already know how exhausting it can be. Not just the physical sensations but the constant trying—trying to push through, trying to find answers, trying to explain something that feels invisible to others. The search for relief can become its own full-time job, and it’s easy to feel discouraged or alone.

“Do not ruin today with mourning tomorrow.”Ever feel a little overwhelmed? Or really overwhelmed?This quick read is for YOU…Once upon a time there was a man who had been lost in the desert for three whole days without water. Just as he was about to collapse, he saw what appeared to be a lake a few hundred yards in front of him.

October 23, 2025Almost all (94.4%) hypermobile Ehler-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) patients were incorrectly diagnosed with a mental illness by a non-psychiatrist prior to receiving their hEDS diagnosis, and 88% reported being told by providers that they were “making up” their symptoms, according to new research.1 Findings from another, related study published this month revealed that patients with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) are at higher risk for 18 neuropsychiatric disorders including ADHD; female MCAS patients are three times more likely to have ADHD than are controls. Rates of OCD, bipolar disorder, suicidality, and anxiety were also significantly higher in patients with MCAS, who reported improvement of symptoms after MCAS treatment, including with antihistamines.

“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” ~Rumi

Many of the conditions that co-occur with ADHD, such as anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and addiction, are well understood. Less clear is ADHD’s curious association with asthma, allergies, autoimmune disorders, gut issues, and hypermobility.Can the overlap between these diverse physical health problems and ADHD teach us anything about the condition and its underpinnings? A growing body of research seems to highlight the role of chronic inflammation and dysautonomia, a disordered autonomic nervous system function that controls heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and body temperature.Central to understanding these connections may be ADHD’s strong overlap with joint hypermobility, caused by overly elastic connective tissue.

I know many of us are yearning for a simpler and selective range of life experiences right now — the happier days, the normal times, the settings and experiences that make us feel more comfortable. And yet, the full range of our reality often brings something very different.

“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” ~Lao Tzu

In today’s hyper competitive economy, the mindset of a successful CEO is one of the most sought after assets, not just in corporate boardrooms but across startups, creative industries, and the fast evolving tech sector. Understanding how top executives think, define success, operate, and adapt has become crucial for entrepreneurs navigating complex business environments. Among […]

I hope you’ll find something here to lighten your mood, lower your stress levels and make this a happy and positive month for you.“December is the toughest month of the year. Others are July, January, September, April, November, May, March, June, October, August, and February.” – Mark Twain“December is the month when kids stop being nice and start being perfect angels.” – Stephen Colbert“It is December, and nobody asked if I was ready.” – Sarah Kay“A lot of people like snow.

We have all seen that novice contortionist who delights in doing splits, wrapping their legs behind their head, or bending their knee joints backward to make us squirm. Here are two more mind-and-body-bending facts: Nearly 80% of female adults with ADHD are hypermobile and individuals with ADHD are four times more likely to be hypermobile than their neurotypical peers.You might be thinking, What on earth does ADHD have to do with being bendy? New research suggests that hypermobility, a condition in which the joints have an unusually large range of motion, may be a common thread binding neurodivergence to a range of physical health problems.Joint hypermobility is the result of a genetic difference in connective tissue.

Do stimulant medications cause brain damage? It’s a frequent concern among people who avoid stimulant treatment for ADHD, both adults and parents of children with the condition.Science shows that prescription stimulants do not cause brain damage. In fact, research suggests that stimulants have a protective effect on the ADHD brain.Perhaps people who fear stimulants assume the medication’s potency exerts too strong a force on the brain after prolonged use.

Delayed gratification — the ability to resist an immediate reward in favor of a more valuable one later — is the most important skill you can teach your child to set the stage for their financial wellness.Waiting sounds basic, but it’s far from simple to practice. As a Certified Financial Planner®, I know that many people spend their entire lives struggling to wait — a habit that is at the root of all kinds of financial problems, from impulsive spending and overblown budgets to reaching retirement age with few or no savings.I am not perfect. Delaying gratification has not come easy for me because of my ADHD, a condition marked by impulsivity and dopamine-seeking.

In the silence between worlds, where divine order meets the chaos of rebellion, this Spiritual Art Fiction shares an important message. But it is not merely a message, it’s a vibration, a revelation of what has long been hidden beneath the fabric of time. Within these words breathes the remembrance of ancient choices, the echoes […]

The essence of a strong mind lies not in what it thinks, but in how it thinks.As human beings we often make the same underlying errors over and over again. For example, deep down we know it’s wise to take it one step at a time, to maintain positive daily habits, and to seek out healthy living and working environments. Yet we often do the exact opposite when times get stressful and we’re under pressure.Yes, we do the wrong things even though we know better, because the human mind has weaknesses.

“What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering.” ~Don Miguel Ruiz

December is here with the darkest days of the year but also twinkling holiday lights, cozy decorations and friends and families coming together.It’s a time for preparations. And time for reflection on the year we’ve had.And to help you throughout this varied month I’d like to share 101 of the most inspirational, positive and funny short December quotes.I hope you’ll find something here to help you make this a wonderful end to your year.“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.” – Albert Camus“December has the clarity, the simplicity, and the silence you need for the best fresh start of your life.” – Vivian Swift“December, being the last month of the year, cannot help but make us think of what is to come.” – Fennel Hudson“The magic of December lies in its ability to bring people together.” – Richard Paul Evans“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” – Hal Borland“Winter is not a season, it’s a celebration.” – Anamika Mishra“Let us love winter, for it is the spring of genius.” – Pietro Aretino“Wisdom comes with winters.” – Oscar Wilde“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” – Oprah Winfrey“To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold.” – Aristotle“December dances with snowflakes.” – Beatrix Potter“Winter forms our character and brings out our best.” – Tom Allen“In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy.” – William Blake“If winter comes, can spring be far behind?” – Percy Bysshe Shelley“Winter is a season of recovery and preparation.” – Paul Theroux“Every winter has its spring.” – H.

“Head up, heart open. To better days!” — T.F. HodgeStruggling to find your motivation? Feeling unsure about the next steps?There are just a few things you need to know right now.This quick read is for YOU…Once upon a time there was a woman in her mid-sixties who noticed that she had lived her entire life in the same small town.

Social media is one of the greatest marketing tools in 2025. According to a recent study, some 86% of marketers globally use platforms like Facebook and Instagram for advertisements, while 94% use it for content distribution.

You can’t calm the storm. What you can do is calm yourself, and the storm will gradually pass. So do your best to breathe when negativity surrounds you today.

Embrace who you are, and revel in it.Sometimes we try to show the world we’re flawless in hopes that we will be liked and accepted by everyone. But we can’t please everyone and we shouldn’t try. Take this to heart.

“Slow down and enjoy life. It’s not only the scenery you miss by going too fast—you also miss the sense of where you are going and why.” ~Eddie Cantor

Important note: This article discusses suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call or text 988 in the U.S. to connect with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also use these resources to get help right away.Many people today struggle with thoughts of taking their own lives.

Every relationship has its ups and downs. In the beginning of a relationship, it often feels effortless to be close and share excitement with your partner. Over time, life gets in the way.

“Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is to ask for help.” ~Unknown

Puberty is a hurricane of emotional, physical, behavioral, and social changes — and ADHD is the undercurrent that fuels its strength and intensity.Already prone to impulsivity and intense emotional reactions, teens with ADHD experience higher highs and lower lows while their brains continue to develop in puberty. Hormonal changes in boys and girls, we now know, can significantly alter ADHD symptoms and responses to treatment, creating a perfect storm that demands specialized understanding and support.Puberty is powered by a complex interplay of biological and environmental factors.Major Hormonal Changes: Hormonal pathways activate the production of estrogen and progesterone in females, and testosterone in males.

Successful people love to help beginners. They have an incredible work ethic and rarely complain. As a result, others naturally look up to them and want to follow in their footsteps.But here’s the truth: there’s no success without sacrifice.

October 22, 2025Stephen Faraone, Ph.D., author, researcher, and architect of The ADHD Evidence Project, whose mission is to evaluate and translate the latest scientific findings about ADHD, is setting the tone for how ADHD is understood and treated worldwide. Here, Faraone shares the insights, discoveries, and challenges most likely to impact ADHD care in the coming years.For decades, we thought that genes played a central role in causing ADHD because ADHD runs in families.

Not available November 20? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.Many children with ADHD endure misunderstanding, criticism, or unfair treatment from family members, teachers, siblings, and/or peers who don’t fully grasp the roots of their behaviors.

Earlier today, I was sitting on a neighborhood park bench eating a sandwich when an elderly couple pulled their car up under a nearby oak tree. They rolled down the windows and turned up some jazz music on the radio. Then the man got out of the car, walked around to the passenger side, and opened the door for the woman.

In the end, more than anything else, we regret the little things we wish we’d done differently.“If only…” Those two words paired together create one of the saddest phrases in the English language.Here are ten choices in life that ultimately lead to that phrase of regret, and how to avoid them on the average day:If the face you always show the world is a mask, someday there will be nothing beneath it. Because when you spend too much time focusing on everyone else’s perception of you, or who everyone else wants you to be, you eventually forget who you really are. So don’t fear the judgments of others; you know in your heart who you are and what’s true to you.

“I was constantly seeking a balance between mourning what’s already been lost, making space for the time and moments we still had left, and making sense of this complicated process that felt like my heart was split between two contrasting realities: hope and heartbreak.” ~Liz Newman

Hypermobility is a condition in which the joints have an unusually large range of motion. Curiously, studies have shown that neurodivergent individuals are more likely to experience hypermobility than the general population.1 What’s more, hypermobility may be a common thread binding neurodivergence to a range of physical health problems.“Joint hypermobility is actually a red herring,” said Jessica Eccles, Ph.D., a researcher at the Department of Neuroscience at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, in an ADDitude webinar. “It is the product of a difference in the cling film in our body — the connective tissue, which is everywhere — which means that joints can move further than they normally should.”Hypermobility doesn’t cause problems for most people.

As an autistic woman with ADHD, the horrific recent narratives around autism have left me bereft. I am exhausted, terrified, overstimulated, and vulnerable. My justice sensitivity is through the roof, and I feel uncertain and unsafe.When my passion is ignited and my emotions are triggered, writing is my tried-and-true release.

October 20, 2025Autism diagnosed in early childhood is genetically distinct from autism diagnosed after age 10, according to a new study that identified two unique genetic profiles in early- and later-diagnosed autistic individuals. The study, published in Nature, found that later-diagnosed autism had a more significant genetic correlation to ADHD, as well as mental health conditions including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

“Finally, I realized that I was never asking too much. I was just asking the wrong person.” ~ Unknown

“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” – Annie DillardAre you willing to spend a little time every day like most people won’t, so you can spend the better part of your life like most people can’t?Think about that question for a moment. Let it sink in.

Thanksgiving will soon be here and although many mainly focus on family there are also friends that are very important.Plenty of people celebrate Friendsgiving these days to show appreciation and love for the people who choose to be in our lives, the ones that are there on tough days to listen and make us laugh and sometimes maybe understand us better than family would.So in today’s post I want to share 85 of the most positive, meaningful and funny Thanksgiving quotes for friends.Use them to express your gratitude, to share a couple of laughs together and to have a happy and fun holiday.“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” – Marcel Proust“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” – John F. Kennedy“I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson“The capacity for friendship is God’s way of apologizing for our families.” – Jay McInerney“Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.” – Oprah Winfrey“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” – Maya Angelou“One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood.” – Lucius Annaeus Seneca“When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.” – Dalai Lama“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson“The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest.” – William Blake“I am happy because I’m grateful.

Relocating a gym isn’t just about moving treadmills and racks—it’s about protecting your business. Every machine is a big investment, and every day members can’t use it, which means lost revenue. That’s why so many owners search for “fitness equipment movers near me.” It’s not about convenience—it’s about finding experts who can move heavy, delicate, and costly machines with precision.One wrong move can delay reopening or lead to expensive repairs.

The most powerful changes happen when we decide to take control of what we do have power over, instead of craving control over what we do not.Holding on is hard. Holding on contributes to stress, unhappiness, relationship issues, and so much more.

You have come a long way, and you’re still learning and growing. Be thankful for the lessons. Take them and make the best of things today.For my 18th birthday, many moons ago, my grandfather on my mom’s side gave me four lightly-used flannel shirts that he no longer needed.

The following is a personal essay that reflects the opinions and experiences of its author.October 17, 2025This November marks the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a landmark law that shapes the educational experiences of more than 7.5 million students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) across the United States.In exchange for federal funding, states must provide students with disabilities a free and appropriate public education; the IDEA governs this and how an IEP (Individualized Education Program) is structured, built to address a student’s needs, and implemented in the classroom. Central to the IDEA’s effectiveness is federal monitoring of state compliance; however, that enforcement structure is now under serious threat.Earlier this week, the Trump administration effectively killed the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) — an office within the U.S.

Not available November 12? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.Mind–body practices like dance, yoga, exercise, and music actually change the brain and provide powerful benefits for neurodivergent people.

On TikTok, #adhd is the seventh most popular health hashtag, which demonstrates the popularity and ubiquity of health content on social media.1However, Likes and Shares are not an indicator of accuracy, according to a recent study in PLOS ONE. For example, less than half of the information shared in immensely popular ADHD TikTok videos (which have garnered nearly half a billion views) aligns with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).2 Most ADHD TikToks perpetuate lies or half-truths.ADHD inaccuracies don’t just permeate social channels; they also appear in podcasts, newspapers, TV shows, and beyond.