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Abundance+Hydration=Thumbs Up
Gabby Bernstein said “True abundance isn’t based on our net worth, it’s based on our self-worth.” Of late I’ve had more opportunities to have figurative light shone on my abundance, the reasons and story why less…
Abundance + Hydration = Thumbs Up
Gabby Bernstein said “True abundance isn’t based on our net worth, it’s based on our self-worth.” Of late I’ve had more opportunities to have figurative light shone on my abundance, the reasons and story why less…
The Key to A Long Life: Hidden Assets
I just turned 63 last week. At this stage of the game, I find myself wondering what my “healthspan” will be in the days ahead. Compared to lifespan, healthspan measures the quality of our years, not just the quantity.…
Nurture Your Mental Well-Being
Hey folks, Welcome to Mental Health Awareness Month! This week, I wanted to share an essential element of nurturing your mental well-being. Enjoy! consistent self-care routines carving out time for activities that…
Hitting Life Softer
I have had numerous moments in my life when I have been provided the opportunity to recognize a younger version of myself in another person’s actions or behaviors. Sometimes I recognize things that I like about my…
Relationship Status? It’s Complicated.
To those of you who celebrate Christmas, a Merry Christmas to you and the people in your life. To those who don’t observe Christmas, Happy Wednesday and Holidays to you and the people in your life! Knee deep in the…
Exploring the Link Between Testosterone Levels and Masculinity
Back in the late 70s, I used to rush home from school to watch General Hospital on TV with my mom. This was long before the advent of DVRs or even VCRs, so if I wanted to see what happened next it in the adventures of…
It’s ok to be Patagonia
If you could pack your bags and go anywhere in the world next year, where would you choose to go? For my wife and me, that question became a reality as we hit a triple witching event in our life; our last child is off…
Silly, isn’t it?
Have you heard about the new telehealth startups pitching GLP-1s specifically to men? The New York Times has, and they recently asked the question, “Is the Era of ‘ Brozempic ’ Upon Us?” Ugh. Two companies, Fella…
If You Want to Go Far, Go Together
I have always loved swimming, and I especially enjoy it as a form of exercise. For the last few years, I have been swimming laps in the pool every few weeks simply to mix up my workouts. I was at my fitness club a few…
How to be Less Grateful on Thanksgiving
This week, the featured post is authored by MenLiving facilitator, Jim Herbert. Jim is a father, husband, yogi, mystic, storyteller, author, coach, teacher and student who sees himself as a spiritual being having an…
Men & Health Care: Removing Our Heads From Our Asses
Last month, The American Journal of Men’s Health posted a research article entitled, “Designing Men’s Health Programs: The 5C Framework.” In the article, researchers propose a model to assist practitioners building…
Simple Strategies to Not Let Their Problem Become Your Problem and Interfering with Your Goals
Author: Guy Fitzgerald As a personal trainer and nutrition coach, I often see people who are struggling with their own health and wellness goals because they are so busy allowing other people’s problems to become their…
Is June Men’s Health Awareness Month???
Yes, June is Men’s Health Awareness Month. Nice!! Being a leader of an organization that is working to realize a world of HEALTHY, intentional, connected men, I want as many people as possible to understand and…
The Mental Health Crisis in the Construction Industry
On Monday, May 15th at 7PM CT, MenLiving will host its first Construction Full House. The Construction Full House is one small way MenLiving is supporting the effort to address the mental health crisis in the industry.…
Why is the U.S. life expectancy gap between men and women widening?
WBEZ Chicago | Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons | 31 min In 2021, the U.S. life expectancy was about 73 years for men and about 79 years for women – the biggest gap in a quarter-century. By Micah Yason April 25, 2023, 2:31pm…
What Makes us Happy and What Fills Our Heart Most: An Interview about Life and Fulfilling Relationships with Dr. Belinda Campos
Being able to combine lived experiences with your life’s work is a gift not all of us in the world get to have. For Dr. Belinda Campos , who is a professor in the Department of Chicano/Latino Studies at the University…
Eight Foods to Supercharge a Man’s Health
This Fitbit blog post from Australian Joel Feren was in my feed yesterday and it intrigued me. I am usually not one for random list blogs, but I was thinking about men’s health and it hit me at the right time. Plus,…
How Seeking Out Fun Can Bring Fulfillment, Increase Productivity and Keep You Healthy: MenLiving Speaks with Dr. Mike Rucker
You’ve most likely heard how the old proverb goes: “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” The exact origins aren’t known, but the saying first appeared in James Howell’s “Proverbs in English, Italian, French and…
Beauty is (crepey)skin deep
The other day I was in a downward dog, and I took note of the “loose” skin on my thighs right above my knees. My wife is often talking about “crepey” skin, and I am covered with it. Up and down my legs and arms. Under…
Making Mental Health a Fitness Routine: Blake Reichenbach Talks About The Intersection of Media, Body Image and Men’s Physical and Mental Wellness.
Before Blake Reichenbach founded the publication, Self-Himprovement, he felt frustrated with the content he was being paid to create as a freelance writer. So the writer created his own website where he had the freedom…
POWER
Take a moment and think of what comes to mind when you see the word POWER. Try saying it aloud. What do you associate with the word? If you have pen and paper handy, jot down a couple words that come up for you when you…
Birding is a lot like personal growth work.
I’m lying in bed (in my camper) unable to sleep and all of a sudden I hear it. “Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you-all?” Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you-aaaaall?” The amazing, distinctive call of the Barred Owl.…
Conflict
Conflict. Take a moment and ponder this word. What are your thoughts and beliefs about it? What comes up for you when see and put your attention towards it? Perhaps say it aloud. Conflict. Any body sensations? How do…
Sleeping, Working, and Leisuring
Every year, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys how Americans spend their time. The latest results are from the 2019 study. The chart below depicts average hours per day spent in selected activities in total and…
Living Intentional
“How was your day?” “Pretty good. How was yours?” Sound familiar? It does to me. Honestly, I get tired of hearing myself reply in that way with such regularity. Now, don’t get me wrong, “pretty good” is pretty good…
Heads You Win…?
For years, I have been receiving Fortune’s daily email, TermSheet . TermSheet provides a summary of the previous day’s venture capital and private equity deals. A few weeks ago, I read this: Numan , a UK-based online…
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