Menopause is not something that happens to you! Nor is it something that you have no control over. Menopause is actually about coming home to yourself. Did you think it was the beginning of the end? A downward spiral of hot flashes and declining health? It's not! In fact, it can be the exact opposite.
In The Wisdom of Menopause, I dispel many myths about midlife, including this one. Menopause is actually the renaissance of your life -- and you get to be Leonardo Da Vinci. As you create the life you want, expect a few challenges along the way. You may switch careers, become single or an empty nester, or move. That's okay! As you develop a new, healthy autonomy, you will likely feel happier than ever before.
Whether you are approaching perimenopause or well past it, I encourage you to examine previously held beliefs that don't hold up when you shine a light (and a little research) on them. As you continue reading, be open to updating your beliefs. Doing so can help you experience your best year ever.
- You may be more creative and clever after menopause. You are not destined to suffer from mental decline. Although women report a decrease in memory, our brains actually do something wonderful at menopause -- they stay in a state of perpetual creativity. When your period stops, your hormones don't experience the same surges and cycles. Women report better creativity after menopause than when they were younger.
Believe me, these tips barely scratch the surface! When you read the newest version of The Wisdom of Menopause, I hope it helps dispel beliefs that could affect your health. If so, post a message and tell me about it. You can purchase a copy of The Wisdom of Menopause at a bookstore near you or from your favorite online retailer.
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Adapted with permission from The Wisdom of Menopause, by Christiane Northrup, M.D. (Random House, 2012).
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