To Chase Away the Blues 5 Feel-Good Movies
Are you stuck in a TV rut and starting to feel down in the dumps? (Thanks, seasonal depression.) If so, check out one of these heartwarming movies for a pick-me-up. 1. ‘Rescued by Ruby’ — If your family loves dogs, this kid-friendly flick will be a real crowd-pleaser. It stars a pup named Ruby, who starts life as a shelter dog. After a state trooper rescues her, she becomes a search-and-rescue worker who finds and saves people. A true story inspired the
uplifting tale, and according to some reviews, you may want to have tissues ready. 2. ‘Yes Day’ — Imagine spending an entire day saying “yes” to everything your kids requested. Congratulations: You’ve stepped into the plot of “Yes Day”! In this film, parents Alison and Carlos go along with their kids’ wildest desires and watch family bonding magic unfold. The Raising Children Network recommends this movie for adults and older kids only.
it’s too late. Think of the film as a funny, adventurous, family-friendly take on the classic tale “The Ugly Duckling.” 4. ‘Dumplin’’ — Mashable called “Dumplin’” “the definition of sweet.” The movie stars Rosie (played by Jennifer Aniston) as a pageant-obsessed former beauty queen whose daughter, Willowdean, doesn’t fit conventional beauty standards. When Willowdean enters her mom’s pageant in a protest complete with dancing and Dolly Parton tunes, she sparks a small-town revolution. This movie is recommended for children ages 13 and up. 5. ‘We Can Be Heroes’ — Since its release in 2020, this superhero movie has quickly become a family favorite. The story opens with an aliens-versus-superheroes showdown, and when the aliens win and take the heroes hostage, their kids come to the rescue. As the title implies, the film will leave you feeling like you can be a hero, too.
3. ‘Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness’ — The plot of this animated movie is as creative as its title! It follows a cartoon hero named Chickenhare, who is 50% rabbit, 50% bird, and 100% confused about his place in the world. He’s also on a quest with friends to defeat his evil uncle before
A FRESH BEGINNING Embracing a Fresh Start in Retirement
As humans, we often don’t respond well to change. In fact, we are creatures of habit. That’s why many individuals often become depressed after retiring. You may be thinking, “I worked my whole life, awaiting retirement!” Yes, your career may have been daunting at times, and on some Monday mornings it was tough to get out of bed and drag yourself to the office. However, the routine social interaction and companionship with coworkers were all a form of comfort and reassurance. After retirement settles in, many people can often become bored, feel worthless, or become depressed. That’s a big reason why many individuals opt to go part-time before fully transitioning into retirement. It’s a big change. But, if you look at retirement as a new beginning, you’ll find that the journey into retirement is a much happier time. To welcome this new beginning, we advise that you pick up a new hobby or two. Is there an old passion that you may consider
rekindling? Or, is there something that has always intrigued you that you didn’t have time to try before? Whether you decide to take up rock climbing, kickboxing, painting, crocheting, or joining a local book club, finding an activity that you enjoy will not only keep your mind fresh, but it can help you find new enjoyment in life. Retirement also affords you a lot of free time. Are there destinations that you’ve always wanted to travel to? Now is the time to find fulfillment by checking vacations and trips off of your bucket list! Go visit the Eiffel Tower, explore Mayan ruins, and cruise the seas! The world is now your playground — what are you waiting for? The bottom line is that retirement is your time to go on adventures and learn! To get one step closer to a fulfilling and enriching retirement, let us help you plan and map it out!
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