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Ilene Berns-Zare
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I’m thrilled to share my new book!

You’re Not Too Old, and It’s Not Too Late: Weekly Practices for Meaning, Mindfulness, and New Possibilities at Midlife and Beyond is now released from MSI Press and available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, & other book sellers.
You're Not Too Old, and It's Not Too Late: Weekly Practices of Meaning, Mindfulness, and New Possibilities at Midlife and Beyond
Amazon.com: You're Not Too Old, and It's Not Too Late: Weekly Practices of Meaning, Mindfulness, and New Possibilities at Midlife and Beyond: 9781957354958: Berns-Zare, Ilene: Books
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February 3, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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Patience can help build relationships and cooperation among people, including family, friends, at work, and in the community. Sharing my February blog on Psychology Today.

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How Can Patience Help You Deal With Life’s Frustrations?
Cultivating greater patience can help you deal with everyday difficulties and frustrations. These strategies may be helpful.
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February 2, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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As you navigate today’s complex world, you might consider these three strategies to empower yourself with greater meaning and purpose.

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3 Strategies to Empower Yourself With Meaning and Purpose
Creating meaning in life is a primary motivation for living and can help to strengthen resilience, well-being, and fulfillment.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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3 Strategies to Empower Yourself With Meaning and Purpose | Psychology Today

In today’s complex world, how important are meaning and purpose, and where do you find them? Check out recent research and a few ideas on my January Psychology Today blog.

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3 Strategies to Empower Yourself With Meaning and Purpose
Creating meaning in life is a primary motivation for living and can help to strengthen resilience, well-being, and fulfillment.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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It’s never too late to take better care of yourself, to build your self-compassion habits, and to practice greater kindness.

The Transformative Power of Self-Compassion | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/flou...
The Transformative Power of Self-Compassion
It's no secret that suffering and difficult times are part of life. And it's never too late for a transformational shift. Self-compassion can help.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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There are simple activities that can increase happiness. Many of them are easy, inexpensive, easily practiced and learned. Here's my recent blog at Psychology Today.
#happinessisachoice

5 Ways to Feel Happier as You Face Daily Challenges | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/flou...
5 Ways to Feel Happier as You Face Daily Challenges
It’s not too late to bring greater happiness into your day-to-day living. Even among life’s daily challenges, happiness is a choice. It's up to you.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Learning how to have constructive discussion on difficult topics is a process. Here are a few keys in my October blog at Psychology Today.

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4 Keys to Constructive Conversations on Difficult Topics
During these divisive and tumultuous times, it can be hard to communicate productively with others, especially with those whose perspectives differ significantly from our own.
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October 6, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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While we may have little control over life’s external situations, we have control over how we respond. Sharing my recent blog at PsychologyToday.com

12 Powerful Questions That Only You Can Answer | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/flou...
12 Powerful Questions That Only You Can Answer
The questions we ask ourselves and how we respond can influence who we are and who we might become.
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September 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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According to hope researcher Diane Dreher, “we must connect.” Her research indicates that choosing hope is a key strategy to push back on the chaos, commotion, and challenge in today’s world.

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Finding Hope in Tumultuous Times
Hope is a valuable strength and can be especially important during difficult times. We have choices about how we respond to the challenges in our lives.
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August 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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One way to feel more fulfilled is to recognize that happiness is not somewhere out there, but that it's possible to feel happy here and now.

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How Much Is Enough to Feel Happy?
It can feel like happiness is just around the corner, if only you can get more or do more. What if happiness is not found out there and it's possible to feel greater wellbeing now?
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August 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Glancing up from my computer and out the window of my second-floor office, I spot a duck—maybe a female mallard—floating down the steps of our backyard pond.

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Choosing Less: An Astounding Way to Have More
Do you want to experience greater happiness and satisfaction? Managing what you want could help you be happier with what you already have.
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August 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Reflections on a resilience rock star.

The Connection Between Resilience, Spirituality, and Well-Being | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/flou...
The Connection Between Resilience, Spirituality, and Well-Being
Many of us would like to be more resilient and feel connected to a larger sense of meaning and purpose.
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July 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Kindness it the thing.

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20 Ways to Inspire Kindness in Your Life
Every kind act can make a difference and can benefit the giver and the receiver. Showing kindness is a great way to focus your energies in a positive way. Here are some ideas.
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July 2, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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I just posted this on my Psychology Today blog about finding pathways through procrastination. How determined are you to move forward with your goals, large and small?

8 Steps for Improving Your Productivity | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/flou...
8 Steps for Improving Your Productivity
Many of us procrastinate sometimes. How can you shift that pattern of behavior so you can move forward with your goals? Here are eight steps to help you get things done.
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June 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Work-life balance comes up a lot when I coach with people. Finding a balance or integration that's feasible is different for everyone. How can you choose your priorities and what truly matters?
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5 Steps to Reset Your Work-Life Balance
Many of us struggle to gain work-life balance. Boundaries between personal and work life can often run together. These practical strategies can help you create greater harmony.
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May 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Sharing my May article in on Psychology Today.
Moving toward a mindset of learning from our experiences offers opportunities to grow wiser and more resilient.

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The Magic of Learning From Your Experiences
There are many ways to learn from experience. These three strategies may be helpful.
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May 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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As we welcome spring, sharing a few ideas for watering the flowers, not the weeds, in the garden of your life.

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4 Great Ways to Boost Your Self-Care and Well-Being
Nobody can do our self-care for us. What do you need to nurture the garden of your day-to-day life? There are many pathways to well-being and thriving. Here are a few.
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April 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Personal spirituality can contribute to wellbeing, coping with stress, and personal effectiveness. When do you experience moments of wholeness or spirituality?
Sharing my April Psychology Today article.

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The Convergence of Well-Being, Science, and Spirituality
While some people may call it a search for meaning, awe, or wholeness, spirituality is a universal aspect of human experience.
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April 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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What have you been thinking about today?

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5 Strategies to Reduce Negative Thinking
Learning simple ways to think differently about yourself and your experiences can lead to greater balance and positive emotions.
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April 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Healthy intergenerational relationships can be a win for all.

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Meaningful Relationships Across Generations Can Be a Win for All
Meaningful intergenerational relationships – connections between young and old – can be a win for all and are an overlooked resource in the United States.
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March 15, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Kindness strengthens. My Psychology Today blog:
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20 Ways to Inspire Kindness in Your Life
Every kind act can make a difference and can benefit the giver and the receiver. Showing kindness is a great way to focus your energies in a positive way. Here are some ideas.
www.psychologytoday.com
March 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Do you ever pause to take stock of where you are in your precious life and where you’d like to be? And this question is not about geography!

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How Are You Showing Up in Your Precious Life?
12 ideas for self-inquiry about where you are and where you’d like to be in your life.
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February 27, 2025 at 1:20 AM