Blog - Sheryl Kraft

My So-Called MidLife Blog is on hiatus!

Please check out my latest venture, thePause Newsletter.

Ten Things I’d Change If I Were in Charge Of the Midlife World…

My boys, when they were teenagers, used to say "If I were in charge of the world, here's what I'd do." It usually translated to things like: Eliminate homework Drink soda for breakfast Never make my bed and Play video games all day without mom yelling at me to get-outside-and-get-some-fresh-air! Well, now it's my turn. There are so many things about this so-called midlife I embrace and … [Read more...] about Ten Things I’d Change If I Were in Charge Of the Midlife World…

Need To Know: Seven Important Flu Shot Facts

Published in: Cardiovascular Health

Did you get your flu shot yet? It's not too early! Although the flu usually peaks around January and February, it can start as early as...now. And if you get the shot now, you'll be protected for the season. I'm assuming you do get a flu vaccine. Don't you? I recently wrote an article about flu shots and my research taught me a lot I didn't know. And it's possible you don't know … [Read more...] about Need To Know: Seven Important Flu Shot Facts

Menopause and Anxiety – A Connection?

Published in: Aging, Anxiety, Anxiety and Menopause, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Depression, Happiness, Health, Menopause, Midlife, Panic Attacks

Note: I'm bringing you this post from my other blog, MidlifeMatters, which runs on healthywomen.org. It first hit the website in 2011, and attracted lots of eyeballs and comments. And a lot of women were relieved and comforted, feeling like "it" was not all in their head. (Midlife Dictionary: It (used to represent a vague sense of unease, only understood by women of a certain age, about to be … [Read more...] about Menopause and Anxiety – A Connection?

Emotions in the Waiting Room

Emotions. They can get scary at times, especially if you tend to be the type of person who blurts out what you're feeling before composing yourself to come up with the best way to say it. And I'm a pretty emotional person, so I'm afraid I've done this -over and over and over again. (Will I never learn?) But it takes me a long time to get there. I always start with trying to be "nice." It … [Read more...] about Emotions in the Waiting Room

Here’s To Friends

This past weekend, we had dinner with friends who we haven't seen in ages. As usual, the conversation, after being a lively one between the four of us, narrowed down to the guys discussing sports with one another (with some business thrown in) and the ladies discussing...well, anything and everything. Honestly, sometimes I think the worst of what I think is my tendency toward ADD emerges … [Read more...] about Here’s To Friends

A High School Student and Aspiring Writer from Australia Reaches Out…

I would love to hear a few things on the prospect from a first hand-perspective, and would be thrilled to learn more about it from you. Your advice is well valued and I’m very grateful to have such wise words from someone with such first hand experience.

I will be looking forward to reading more of your wonderful articles in the future!

Best wishes,

Mikayla

Due to your article, traffic and sales have been great this past week!

On behalf of our entire organization, we'd like to thank you so much for featuring our product in last week’s Parade Magazine. Due to your article, traffic and sales have been great this past week.! We are a small business that prides ourselves on excellent product quality and customer service. We work hard to make quality products and market them effectively but then sometimes you get a gift like your article which really takes us to the next level. We will be eternally grateful to you for choosing us as one of your eye product recommendations.

I’m writing to express my admiration for the work you are doing!

I'm a young medical writer trying to get a foothold in the industry, so the portfolio you have on your website showcasing your accomplishments is something that I'm aiming to achieve.

I don't want to take up too much of your time, but I am hoping you can share some advice, tips, or guidance as I work on this, my lateral career change!

Thanks for taking the time to read this - I know you probably have much more exciting things to be doing, but just know that your work is inspiring me to continue down this writing path.