Here’s what you’ll discover about using Envy for Good in midlife:
- Why envy gets such a bad reputation and why that reputation is completely wrong because you can use envy for good.
- The difference between envy and jealousy, and why that distinction actually matters for this work.
- How envy operates differently in your 60s than it did earlier in life and why it becomes an even more powerful tool the older you get
- The concept of the “gap” — how envy in midlife often reveals not just what you want, but where you’ve been quietly coasting on getting it
- Two personal envy moments from Suzy’s own life right now (one about health and accountability, one about a dream she hasn’t let herself take seriously yet)
- The most common things women in midlife feel envious of and why none of them are as unrealistic as they seem
- Why so many capable, accomplished women have lost touch with what they actually want and how envy sneaks past the inner critic that’s been keeping desire quiet
- Suzy’s signature “F.U.N. Framework™” applied specifically to envy: Find Your Thoughts, Understand What You Want, and Nurture Your Commitment to Yourself
- Why you must separate your “what” from your “how” and what happens when you get that order backwards
- One of the most common regrets people have at the end of their lives and how envy, used well, is your early warning system against it
Welcome to another episode of the Women in the Middle® Podcast!
Did you know you can use envy for good? Envy is one of those emotions most of us were taught to push down, feel ashamed of, and definitely not admit to out loud. But what if envy is actually one of the most useful tools you have access to right now, especially in your 50s and 60s, especially when you’re trying to figure out what you actually want?
In this episode, I’m making the case for “Envy for Good™” and I’m doing it with more conviction than ever, because I experienced it myself this week.
I share two personal envy moments from my own life right now: one involving a friend who reversed her osteoporosis diagnosis, and one involving people I know who bought small condos in Hawaii. Two completely different kinds of envy. Both of them trying to tell me something important.
From there, I walk you through what envy actually looks like for the women I coach… the friend who always has flexibility, the one who never cancels her workout, the one who finally booked the trip. You’ll also see why these are simply ordinary human wants that have been treated as optional for too long.
My “F.U.N. Framework™” is then applied specifically to envy, including the critical step of separating your “what” from your “how” so you can let yourself want something before your brain talks you out of it.
This episode builds on Episodes 139, 392, and 411 from the Women in the Middle Podcast, but takes the teaching somewhere new. Envy in your 60s isn’t just about desire. It’s also about the gap between who you are and who you want to be. And that’s worth paying attention to.
Mentioned in This Episode:
- Podcast Episode 139: 5 Ways to Use Envy for Good in Midlife
- Podcast Episode 392: The Positive Potential Power of Envy in Midlife
- Podcast Episode 411: The Gift of Bucket List Envy in Midlife
- Podcast Episode 406: What First, Then How: Midlife Clarity Hack to Get Unstuck
- Get Unstuck: Midlife Clarity Fast & Easy Masterclass →www.midliferoadmap.com
- Next Chapter Direction Session →www.talktosuzy.com
Connect with Suzy
Midlife Doodle-Think™ Club: Join us! Slow down with Zentangle-inspired doodling. As a Certified Zentangle® Teacher (CZT), I invite you to slow down and create a space to think. Doodle-Think™ is about a simple, mindful doodling practice for midlife women who want more presence, clarity and confidence; no art skills or creative talent required!www.doodlethink.com
Next Chapter Direction Session Free: A Private 50-Minute Conversation to Help You Get Clear on What You Want Now. If something in your life feels a little off, unclear, or out of sync…this is where you figure out what’s really going on and what you want to do about it. This insightful session is designed to help you see where you may be getting in your own way and how I might be able to help you turn the page on your next chapter! Book Now:www.talktosuzy.com
Midlife QUIZ: Take the free “Next Chapter Midlife Quiz” to discover if your next chapter is trying to get your attention! It only takes about 90 seconds!www.midlifequiz.com
Masterclass — Get Unstuck: Midlife Clarity Fast & Easy: Take this fun DIY midlife masterclass and get clear about your next chapter priorities without spin, confusion and overwhelm in less than an hour!www.midliferoadmap.com
Work with Me — Group Coaching, Women in the Middle Academy: Learn to start living like time matters…because it does! The Academy helps you do this in a 12 month group format that includes coaching, community, creativity and connection. Get unstuck and create your happiness blueprint for your future! Apply now:www.womeninthemiddleacademy.com
Private Coaching — Limited Availability: Midlife transformation coaching is the fastest way to rediscover joy and purpose after 50! Regret-Proof Private Coaching to get unstuck, clear and excited about your life again. Available in 3 month, 6 month and 1 year options. Book your free, no obligation Momentum Call here.
Download Suzy’s eBook — 50 Ways to Celebrate Life after 50: Get unstuck, avoid regrets, and live your best life:www.50waystocelebrate.com and Amazon
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