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Author. Psychologist, 91, helping you to age well, improve family relationships & learn the secrets of happiness. Let's end ageism together.

Boston
Joined November 2020
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@esty_phd writes: "At age 80, I had a rude awakening when I could no longer hike to the top of my favorite mountain. I was also experiencing several small annoying changes in my body. I felt like I’d entered a foreign land. Since neither 👇open.spotify.com/episode/4nX…
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That's today. It's free. Let's talk about how to "push back against ageism, one story at a time." @HDennis1 @richeis315 @KerryHannon
Join us 11 a.m. CT/Noon ET TOMORROW to discuss ageism and how journalists can avoid ageist stereotypes in their reporting and depict aging in accurate and nuanced ways, with @lseegert and @thischairrocks. healthjournalism.org/calenda…
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Learning to love yourself is the key to allowing yourself to love others. ❤️ #Relationships #Love #Health #Happiness
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Please re-Tweet these 10 steps to #happiness: love, dance, give, create, smile, listen, try, accept, do, appreciate. #Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth
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What false assumptions do you have about aging? If you're feeling brave, share them in a comment. The sooner we can address our own bias around aging, the sooner we can eliminate #ageism in our society. hubs.la/Q01lcwRz0 via @esty_phd @thrive #NotDoneYet! #GenderedAgeism
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Please re-Tweet to raise awareness that people living with #Alzheimers disease and other forms of #dementia are braver, stronger and smarter than others can imagine. #WorldAlzheimersDay #quote
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Go to the garden.
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What would happen if we reframed aging and stopped fighting it? An insightful discussion with @esty_phd @thischairrocks @billrodgersrace @marcagronin and Donna Butts of @GensUnited on this episode of @TopofMindpod: hubs.la/Q01ggBZx0 #NotDoneYet! #Ageism #GenderedAgeism
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Psychology says, you will be happier when you do things from love, not for love.
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Being kind. Having compassion. Showing empathy. Loving people. It's good for your soul. And theirs too.
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February 17th is random act of kindness day :) #Amaging_TM
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Please re-Tweet these 15 benefits of exercising outdoors. (image via @BelievePHQ) #exercise #fitness #health #wellness
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Enhancing your sense of wellbeing is a great goal for 2022. Spend some time thinking about what it would take to help you move toward a healthy body, peaceful mind+joyful 💗. If you want to take a wellbeing assessment, you can find one in PAVING the Path to Wellness Workbook.
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Please re-Tweet these 10 tips for communicating effectively with loved ones who have #Alzheimers disease and other forms of #dementia. #caregiving #kindness
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ICYMI: Ep. 28 of Season One of the #ScheinOn Podcast featured @esty_phd, a bestselling author whose book has helped countless people learn the trick to aging well & finding happiness. Check out my interview with her on Season One’s final episode!
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The Maine Review is opening its free submissions period, starting TODAY! Please spread the word to any poets, fiction writers, and non-fiction writers seeking to publish their work. We welcome your contributions! #poetry #fiction #nonfiction #literarymagazine #WritingCommunity
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Some gifts to give yourself this Christmas. #mindfulness Image: Instagram
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Watering yourself daily with good books, meditation, and exercise is the best form of self-care.
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Self care is not selfish.
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