JD's Midlife Tools For Living Practices, LLC

03/22/2026

Carrying a lot of shame? West Michigan learn how to go on a 'shame diet':

A midlife coping tip for dealing with shame...go on a shame diet! Take a peek and learn how to let go of the heavy weight of shame!

03/17/2026

Hey West Michigan believe it or not spring is coming....I have 2 crocus blooming in my yard that today are sadly covered with snow. But I have seen a few robins around and about! And several days ago I even had to watch where I walked on the bike path to avoid stepping on WORMS!! Hang in there...spring is trying to find us!

03/14/2026

Does you mind wander so far that you wonder how it got where it got? Take a moment to explore some quiet space and unravel the movies in your head:

Do you have a loud demanding mind? Practicing in a quiet space we can identify thoughts as being just a thought and then let them go.

02/28/2026

Wonder if you might be in a functional freeze? Learn more;

Are you going through the motions of life rather detached? You may be having a functional freeze. Learn about it and how to help yourself.

02/19/2026

Ever wonder if you are being manipulated? Check out my most recent blog post:

Learn how to tell if you are being manipulated and what you can do about it! Manipulators are skilled at what they do.

01/29/2026

Is the long grey winter getting you down? Learn some about SAD:

Our grey winter days do affect our bodies and can lead to seasonal depression. Learn more about it and ways to help manage symptoms.

01/27/2026

Need some ideas on ways to cope with life challenges?

Life challenges us all. Our brains think all day. Learn how you to not add to your distress with your very own judgment thoughts!

01/03/2026

Reaction Habits can get in our way....learn ways to catch and interrupt yours:

Our lives are good teachers...learn about reaction habits that can get in your way and how to interrupt them!

12/28/2025

Wishing you a Happier New Year 2026. Learn some ways you can make it so:

Would you make 2026 happier new year? It really is possible to do. Learn some ways to help yourself do just that!

12/19/2025

Will we ever have peace on earth....learn ways you can help create it:

Is it even possible there will ever be peace on earth? Learn how to build peace on earth into your heart this holiday!

12/14/2025

Tis a stressful time of the year! Learn a bit about the importance of Holiday Self-Care in my latest blob post:

The holidays are full of opportunities including for lots of stress. Holiday self-care can be important to add to your holiday 'to do' list!

11/26/2025

Gratitude is powerful. Check out my most recent blog post:

Gratitude is powerful for our mental health and over all well being. This holiday give this gift to yourself and those you love.