The Passionate Life Blog
(March 9, 2020: Dr. Mara in Thrive Global) Twelve Tips for Lowering Anxiety During a Pandemic: And To Keep from Becoming Depressed
We’re all feeling stressed, and we all have fears about how life is going to be once this crisis passes. To prepare for brighter days, it’s important to take care of ourselves in the here and now. These twelve tips will help get us through this bump in the road and allow us to ride this emotional roller coaster we call life.
(March 9, 2020: Dr. Mara in Thrive Global) Dispelling Anxiety & Anger: Tips For This Time of Global Angst
We have anxiety about the fate of the earth, our country, and our health. While expressing anger toward others is frequently the go-to coping skill to deal with the increasing pressures and stresses of the world, it’s the human connection and support of others that can be the most effective path to peace. The question, then, is how do we get there?
(March 1, 2020: Dr. Mara in Thrive Global) Traversing the Ups and Downs of Life to Follow Our Passion – No Matter Our Age
“You can get what you want or you can just get old.” ~ Billy Joel
(February 19, 2020: Dr. Mara in Thrive Global) Before You Can Love Others, You Must Love Yourself First
Many of us are well aware of the importance of self-love, but how do we really learn to love ourselves. These few tips will help to get you started.
March 20, 2020: CANCELLED: Live Videotaping of “Dr. Mara Karpel & Your Golden Years”
Join us to be an audience member for a live videotaping of “Dr. Mara Karpel & Your Golden Years” at the SXSW music festival, March 20.
(February 17, 2020) Affordable Ways to Fit Self-Care Into Your Busy Life, by Guest Blogger, Emma Grace Brown of EmmaGraceBrown.com
Self-care is all about making time for you, but finding the time to care for yourself is easier said than done. Without room in your schedule — or your budget — self-care can often seem nearly impossible. So, here are some effective ways to work self-care into your life without draining your wallet or sacrificing too much of your time.

Speaking Engagements
Arrange to have Dr. Karpel speak to your organization. Many groups, communities, and companies have benefited from having insights into the process of aging and the care involved.