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There’s a moment in every day when the pace slackens just enough for reality to catch up. It could be right after you wake up. It could be before bed. It could be the quiet pocket between two obligations that don’t care about each other. That moment is where journaling lives. It’s also where most people say, “I don’t have time” or, “I don’t know what to write” or, “What’s the point?” I get it. Some days I skip it myself. And funny enough, those are almost always the days where everything feels a little more frayed—like I’m walking into…
Jade Henderson is not just great at pullups; she’s a world record holder. This year, the Australian police officer used some time out to get a grip on history, completing 733 pullups in just one hour. While some of us want to get closer to that elite level, others just want to crank out one solid rep. Either way, Henderson has your back with some essential tips. The Guinness World Record holder has previously explained that mastering pullups was all about finding out what her mind and body were physically capable of. Of course, this is an individual task. Some…
Want firmer arms by New Year? Do these 5 chair moves to smooth jiggle fast. Arm jiggle tends to show up when muscle mass declines faster than daily movement replaces it. After 45, the arms often lose strength and firmness because they no longer encounter consistent resistance through full ranges of motion. Long workouts and complex equipment rarely fix that issue. What does work is focused, repeatable strength training that places tension directly where it matters most. Chair-based exercises make that process easier and more effective. Sitting reduces balance demands and lower-body fatigue, allowing the arms and shoulders to work…
Some of the links in this story are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you choose to purchase—helping us continue to share mindful, inspiring content. Winter style can be cozy, uplifting, and genuinely enjoyable. The right pieces make getting dressed feel simple, comforting, and even a little mood boosting, especially on colder days when you want ease without sacrificing style. That is the mindset stylist and fashion expert Renée Lara brings to getting dressed. With over twenty years in the fashion industry and a background in psychology, she believes clothing can support how we feel, helping…
If you look around many commercial gyms, the decline bench press setup is as rare as hen’s teeth. But that doesn’t mean you should neglect the lower chest. The decline press has long been a favorite for targeting the lower chest, easing the burden on the anterior shoulder, and developing separation with the upper abs. However, it’s challenging to hit your lower chest hard and heavy when the setup isn’t around. But here’s the good news: you don’t need a decline bench or even a barbell to build the lower chest. What you need is innovative exercise selection and some…
No machines, no fuss, just 4 moves that make your glutes feel lifted fast. Lifting sagging glutes after 45 requires smarter training than relying on gym machines that lock your body into stiff, one-direction movements. Your glutes respond best when your hips move freely, your core stabilizes, and your legs drive power through natural standing patterns, the kind that strengthen the muscles that support your pelvis and lift your backside. When you stay upright, your glutes fire harder with every shift in weight, creating more activation than most seated or guided exercises ever generate. These standing movements challenge the full…
Some highlights from the world of mindfulness, where people are seeking connection, solidarity, and compassion in a struggling world.News storiesGood Neighbors Gea Sijpkes directs Woon- en Zorgcentrum Humanitas Deventer, a Dutch nursing home. She knew that intergenerational friendships can reduce depression and loneliness in the elderly, and she also knew there was a shortage of affordable student housing. This led her to design an intergenerational program that offers a win-win for young and old alike: When college students offer 30 hours a month of conversation and companionship to the nursing home’s residents, they get to live in the care center…
A couple of weeks ago, I took my 8- and 11-year-old daughters to see Wicked: For Good. We all enjoyed the first Wicked, so naturally, my girls wanted to see the second. They asked to go to the mall to pick out pink and green Glinda and Elphaba tees and hair bows to wear to the opening day of the sequel at our local theater. The showing was packed with my daughters’ elementary-aged peers, many of them clad in pink and green of their own. They’ve been dressing up as their favorite characters since they were old enough to ask…
Ready to smooth stubborn back bulge after 50? Try these five simple standing moves. Back fat tends to show up quietly after 50, settling around the upper or lower back, no matter how consistent your walks, ab routines, or diet seem to be. This area responds best to muscular tension rather than endless cardio or isolated core work. Standing strength exercises train the entire posterior chain while forcing your core to stabilize and your posture to improve. Those combination effects boost calorie burn, tighten the midsection, and reshape the back far more effectively than seated machines or floor exercises ever…
As part of our GoodTherapy Member Spotlight series, we spoke with Dr. Glenda Clare, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and addiction counselor based in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Clare brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work with individuals, families, and groups. With specializations in family relationships, life transitions, grief and bereavement, and addiction counseling, she creates a warm, nonjudgmental partnership with her clients. Her philosophy is simple: “We all got issues” — and therapy is a safe place to work through them together. In this interview, Dr. Clare offers practical advice on starting therapy, finding the…