How Should Men Take Care of Themselves While Aging

No one will be surprised when I say that men and women are very different from each other. Their style of living, how they manage their finances, how they tackle their professional problems, and how they handle their fights and relationships; everything is just very different. It is quite true that men are indeed from Mars and women from Venus. Though they are poles apart, they face the same set of problems. Career difficulties, managing the relationships, health problems, etc. are a few examples of what they face in life.
Another common problem that they face, is dealing with the problem of aging. Aging is an unavoidable part of life. But the way men and women handle this phase is quite different from each other. Where women are more open about their feelings, men tend to hide it, even from their loved ones. This nature comes from a long led belief that men are supposed to be stronger than women- physically as well as emotionally. This has led to men keeping their deepest secrets and sorrows to themselves, making them prone to the diseases related to stress and tension, especially heart diseases. This can be one of the reasons why the life expectancy of men is quite low than that of women.
Another aspect related to the so-called tough men aging is how they do not accept the fact that they can become physically weak and dependable on anyone. They generally do not ask for help which increases their problems and delays their treatment.
What men really need to know and accept is that aging gracefully does not only mean not getting offended by the change in their looks and appearance. It also means accepting the change your body is going through, which requires mental strength. Letting down your ego and asking support from your loved ones will not make you look small or weak; this is life and aging is natural.
But before that time comes where you have to be dependent on anyone, you can prepare yourself and your body to face these changes graciously. You can take these steps to take care of yourself and improve yourself emotionally, mentally, and physically:
Physically:
Focus on being fit:
Being fit is the first rule to have a healthy future. Being fit does not mean having a perfect weight on your weighing scale or having six-pack abs; it means leading such a lifestyle which is healthy and adds positivity to your life. This includes eating healthy food, having an appropriate sleeping schedule, and balancing a proper exercise routine.

Pay attention to your looks:
Being conscious about looks and appearance, in a healthy manner, can be really good for your morale and confidence. Paying attention to your face and body will help you feel younger and good about yourself. You should always dress properly in order to increase your confidence. You should also take care of your skin through various skin protecting creams and supplements,
which are designed not just for women, but for men’s skin as well.
Get your tests done regularly:
After you cross a certain age, it is important that you monitor your health regularly. Even if you do not have any major problem like diabetes or cholesterol, you should get yourself tested annually or after every six months, just to be sure. That includes your oral health. You should consult dentist in farmington for emergency dental care, as complications could be varied and severe
Emotionally:
Share your emotions:
It is important to open up about your emotional baggage in front of someone. If you feel too embarrassed or shy in front of your loved ones, you can consult a therapist. But it is important to talk about your feelings and emotions to let go of all the hurt and guilt about the past.

Make a journal:
More than talking about your feelings to people, it is important that you are true to your own self. Keeping a journal, in which you can pin down your feelings, will help you to have clarity of thought. This eventually helps you to make a wise and correct decision in your life. Writing about your emotions helps you to realize what you truly want in life, without the influence of what other people want from you; be it your wife, children, or your boss.

Learn the art of being empathetic:
Understanding the situation of other people is a sign of a very positive and wise person. It not only improves you as a human being but also helps you to understand the perspective of your loved ones and help you build better relationships with them. Being empathetic is such a quality which helps a person understands that everyone has their own set of problems to deal with and their own way of handling those problems.
Mentally:
Face your problems:
Ignoring or running away might seem like the best solution for the time being, but it makes you a coward. Facing your problems and dealing with them is what makes you strong mentally. You should learn to face your problems step by step. Even if you suffer pain or face humiliation, facing these obstacles makes your mind stronger by teaching you a lesson for the future.

Challenge yourself:
Challenging yourself is the best way to boost up your mental abilities and improve your style of living. You should challenge yourself to overcome the fears you have, to cross the boundaries you have set up from the beginning, to try new things in life, and to take just one more step when you feel like there is no hope ahead or for when you are exhausted.
Practice gratitude:
Designing your mind in such a way that it digs out positive things even in the most negative situations is one of the best ways to strengthen your mind. You should learn the art of gratitude by being grateful for everything in life. It brings abundance into your life and wires your thinking in such a way that you find happiness everywhere you go, which is the ultimate goal of everyone’s life.

Letter C Preschool Worksheets


Letter Recognition worksheets are a great way for preschoolers to practice their abc,just as crossword puzzles and Scrabble are great for older kids building their vocabularies.

As my youngest is eager to learn and excited for kindergarten in the fall I started making her these letter worksheets. I wanted to share them all with you as a free resource. Print as many as you like;  you can use them in a classroom setting, share with a friend, or just print one to use with your little one at home.

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You can have your little learner circle with a crayon or marker, or use a bingo marker for a little extra fun.  

Keep checking back as I have so many of these fun alphabet worksheets to share with you. Below you can find more resources for preschoolers.

Print the Letter C Worksheet

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Cherry Berry Pie

Blackberry Cherry Pie is sweet and tart and incredibly crave-able. My recipe includes these fantastic little dough balls for a delicious addition to this lovely pie!


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I picked up some little boxes of blackberries over the weekend. I had this vision of baking an out of season pie to change up the flavor pace in my kitchen. Then, as I was indulging in a spot of champagne over the weekend, those lovely berries crossed my mind. How decadent would it be to float plump blackberries in some beautiful bubbly? Let me tell you, it was dreamy... but it also left me short on berries for my pie.
I was still craving a blackberry pie, with dough balls, but I do not kid anyone with a mini pie. A good pie is a pie that you can share! A mini pie is not share-able!
I surveyed my kitchen and found 2 cans of cherry pie filling. I thought it over. I like cherries and berries. I like pie. Yep, this was destined to be. Luscious, fresh blackberries sprinkled with sugar and blended with cherry pie filling. 

Ingredients:

2 boxes of blackberries
2 pie crusts
1/3 cup of sugar

Directions:

Combine your clean blackberries and sugar. Stir and allow to sit for a moment.
Place one pie crust in a pie pan, form small balls of dough with the other and drop these in the pie crust.
Combine your cherry pie filling and sugared berries, stir.
Pour the fruity mixture into the pie crust, over the dough balls. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
This easy pie can be made with pre-made or homemade pie crust. You could leave the dough balls out, but that is the BEST part of the pie in my opinion!
You will also want to check out this blueberry pie recipe or the always popular pie crust cookie recipe.

Letter B Worksheet for Preschoolers


Print this free letter B worksheet for preschoolers or pin it or later.

My daughter is starting kindergarten this fall, so we are working hard on our letters and numbers!
I have been making letter recognition worksheets for Harper to practice her letter finding skills.

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You can have your child circle the letters with a crayon or marker, or if you have a bingo marker, that is fun too! You can print as many of these as you need. Share them with a friend, or keep a few on hand for future reference.


Below you will find more preschool resources. Keep checking back as I will be sharing worksheets for the entire alphabet over the coming weeks.




Print the Letter B Worksheet


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Saint Patrick's Day Coloring Pages

On March 17th everyone is Irish! Don't leave the kids out of the fun of the festivities. Grab these free coloring pages for a chance to bring the luck of the Irish to their day!

Last week my kids pointed out that we barely have any St. Patrick's day decorations at our house. I didn't see much in the way of offerings at the local shops asides from cute novelty hats. I decided we should decorate a few coloring pages to hang, and add a handmade flair to what we have.

You can print both of these pages for free! Print as many as you like, these are ideal for kids of all ages. You might also want to pin these for later or share them with a friend.



Print St. Patrick's Day Coloring Pages


We also made these easy shamrock puppets. These are so simple yet fun for dramatic play!

You can find all of my coloring pages here