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Be the One Who Reaches Out
I get it — life is busy. Some days it feels like you're doing all you can just to keep your head above water. Work, family, responsibilities, the never-ending to-do list… it's a lot. And because of that, it's so easy to let time slip by without connecting with the people who matter most. AND — let this served as a loving nudge… There is truly nothing more important than your relationships with the people you hold most dear. These are the people that bring joy to your life,

Dana Hilmer
3 days ago1 min read


What would happen if you took the mask off?
We all wear masks. Some we slip on so often we forget they’re even there. The “I’m fine” mask. The “I’ve got it all together” mask. The “nothing bothers me” mask. Each one designed to protect us, to fit in, to keep life smooth and safe. They’re not bad — they once served a purpose— but over time, those masks start to feel heavy...and exhausting! They keep you from being seen for who you really are. And when you hide behind the mask, people get to know the person you present,

Dana Hilmer
Oct 302 min read


Ode to My Body
To say this is an “ode” may be an overstatement as poetic ability is not something I possess… yet. With that said, I’ve decided it’s time I show this body of mine some gratitude. Perhaps you’ll want to write a letter to your body too. Here goes: Dear body, I’ve been meaning to write you for a while now. To slow down long enough to say what I so often forget to: thank you. You and I have been together for 60 years now — six decades of adventures, laughter, love, challenges,

Dana Hilmer
Oct 232 min read


Being a "good little monkey" will change your life
Remember Curious George — that mischievous little monkey with a knack for finding himself in the middle of chaos? As a kid, I laughed at his antics. As a parent, I was a kid again revisiting his escapades. And now, as a woman fully steeped in midlife, I realize there just might be some lessons we can all learn from him. Curious George’s world is all about wonder. He doesn’t hesitate to explore, to ask “what if?”, or to follow his heart — even when it lands him in a mess. A

Dana Hilmer
Oct 172 min read


STOP Doing a Number on Yourself!
Why are you doing such a number on yourself regarding your age? Are you… Obsessing over every new wrinkle on your face? Telling yourself...

Dana Hilmer
Oct 91 min read


I may sound like a boomer...
My kids roll their eyes and say I sound like a total boomer - and maybe I do. But here's the thing: when it comes to being healthy and...

Dana Hilmer
Oct 11 min read


How Are You REALLY?
How are you? How are you… really? Not, the quick answer. Not the knee jerk.,“Good, good, how are you?” answer. The full, honest,...

Dana Hilmer
Sep 21 min read


You Are EVOLVING
You are not the same person you were yesterday. And you are definitely not the same person you were 20 years ago. It's so easy to feel like you're not growing and making progress unless years have passed and/or there's a big win to reflect on what you've learned and who you needed to be to do that thing. That's missing the mark.

Dana Hilmer
Aug 182 min read


HALF TIME is NOW!
We all bemoan how quickly time flies and at THIS EXACT MOMENT we are at the midpoint of 2025. This also means that HALF THE YEAR IS AHEAD...

Dana Hilmer
Jul 31 min read


Less Grind...Deeper Alignment
I recently got back from a wonderful and challenging 2-week vacation in Greece. The wonderful part is obvious, but challenging? Yes....

Dana Hilmer
Jun 52 min read


How well do you know your own story?
If you find that you’re feeling stuck, or perhaps in a place of emotional and/or physical pain, perhaps there is something in your story that you have not fully excavated or understood. In my case, a recent traumatic experience opened the door to chronic pain and a commitment to understanding my full story.

Dana Hilmer
May 162 min read


Should't I Be More Confident at This Age?
Do you ever wish you could tap back into the 20-year old you and navigate life with the carefree confidence you did then?
Ever wonder what the heck is wrong with you? Should't I be more confident at this stage of life?
You're not alone and you're not crazy.
It is harder. All those decades of experience may serve you in some ways, but they've also...

Dana Hilmer
Apr 101 min read


Being Happier - 10 Things I've Learned this Past Decade
After coaching hundreds of people through their challenges and transitions, I've come to realize (and truly internalize) that your happiness doesn't depend on that thing or person “out there”. Your happiness is your job alone. And it's an inside job.

Dana Hilmer
Mar 206 min read
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