• Live Well Now
  • Posts
  • ✨ Finding Your Inner Strength: 5 Tips for Building Resilience in Your 40s and Beyond

✨ Finding Your Inner Strength: 5 Tips for Building Resilience in Your 40s and Beyond

PLUS: Announcing This Week's Giveaway

Author

Live Well Now
January 15, 2024

Welcome to the fastest-growing women’s empowerment newsletter!

Today On the Menu:

👩‍🎓 Today In Women’s History: Celebrating Irene Kuhn

💪 Motivation: Suzanne Strassburger: Pioneering the Meat Industry

🍎 The Health Corner: 5-Ingredient Potato and Corn Chowder

PLUS: Announcing This Week’s Giveaway

Read Time: 3 Mins

On This Day In Women’s History:

January 15, 1898: Irene Kuhn was born.

Irene Kuhn, journalist, scooped the world when a tidal wave hit Honolulu in 1923, worked on Thomas Dewey’s campaign, penned conservative nationally syndicated column for nearly 25 years.

ANNOUNCING THIS WEEK’S GIVEAWAY

This week, we will be gifting a Shower Organizer 5 Pack to one of the dedicated readers of our newsletter. The lucky winner of this week’s prize will be announced and contacted on Friday.

Finding Your Inner Strength: 5 Tips for Building Resilience in Your 40s and Beyond

Life is a journey filled with both joys and challenges. As we navigate the decades, our experiences shape us, and our resilience becomes a valuable asset. Building and nurturing inner strength is essential for women in their 40s and beyond. It empowers us to face adversity, embrace change, and live our best lives. Here are five tips to help you build resilience in your 40s and beyond:

  1. Embrace Change with an Open Mind: Change is a constant in life, and it can be intimidating. However, to build resilience, it's crucial to embrace change with an open mind. Whether it's a career shift, an empty nest, or a new beginning, we view change as an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. Remember that change can lead to exciting new chapters in your life.

  2. Cultivate a Supportive Network: Resilience is often nurtured by the support of friends and loved ones. Cultivate a network of supportive individuals who uplift and encourage you. Share your dreams and challenges with them, and don't hesitate to seek their guidance when needed. Knowing you have a reliable support system can boost your confidence and resilience.

  3. Practice Self-Care: Self-care is the foundation of resilience. In your 40s and beyond, it's essential to prioritize your physical and emotional well-being. Set aside time for activities that bring you joy and relaxation. Whether it's reading, yoga, meditation, or nature walks, these self-care rituals recharge your spirit and enhance your resilience.

  4. Embrace Life's Lessons: Resilience is built on the lessons learned from life's experiences. Instead of dwelling on past mistakes or setbacks, embrace them as valuable lessons that have shaped you into the person you are today. Recognize that setbacks are opportunities for growth and personal development.

  5. Set Realistic Goals: Setting achievable goals can boost your confidence and resilience. Break your aspirations into smaller, manageable steps. Celebrate each milestone along the way, and don't be discouraged by setbacks. By setting realistic goals, you'll experience a sense of accomplishment and the motivation to keep moving forward.

By embracing change, nurturing a support network, practicing self-care, learning from life's lessons, and setting realistic goals, you'll continue to build resilience and embark on a journey of empowerment and personal growth. Remember, every challenge you face is an opportunity to discover your inner strength and shine even brighter.

Until tomorrow,

Emma, Live Well Now Team

❝

Not knowing you can’t do something, is sometimes all it takes to do it.”

- Ally Carter

5-INGREDIENT POTATO AND CORN CHOWDER

👍 Live Well Now Approved

You Will Need:

6 oz bacon, diced, fat reserved

4 cups chicken stock

2 (14.5 oz) cans creamed corn

2 lbs waxy yellow potatoes, 1-inch cubed

1 bunch green onions, chopped

Salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Sour cream, optional

Shredded cheese, optional

Directions:

1. In a large pot set over medium heat, cook the bacon, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon from the pan onto a paper towel lined plate. Discard all but 3 tablespoons of the bacon grease from the pot.

2. Add the chicken stock, creamed corn, potatoes and 2/3 of the green onions to the pot. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Then reduce the heat to medium low and continue to simmer until the potatoes are tender but not mushy. About 15 minutes.

3. Using an immersion blender, blend about 1/2 of the soup until nice and creamy. Alternatively you can transfer 1/2 of the soup to a blender, let cool slightly before blending smooth. Add the pureed soup back to the pot and stir to combine.

4. Crumble the bacon and add it to the soup, stir until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with remaining green onions and any other desired toppings such as sour cream or shredded cheese of choice.

Cook Time: 20mins | Servings: 6

Calories: 394 cals | 16g Protein | 57g Carbs | 13g Fat

Editor’s Note:

Live Well Now is founded and run by women to empower women DAILY.

We read your comments, replies, and suggestions every day.

To reach us, hit Reply to any of the emails sent.

Emma,

Live Well Now Team

Empowering Women Over 40 since 2020