I remember the first time friends in my circle got divorced in midlife, specifically, their 40s. We had gotten to know each other because our sons became good friends. We each had an “all boy” family and similar pets. I actually didn’t know the family that well, but felt like I did because we...
Continue readingAm I having a midlife crisis?
Is midlife transition a midlife crisis? When you’re feeling stuck in midlife, it’s not unusual to think you might be having a midlife crisis. You may be feeling different than ever before. Perhaps a bit off. Stagnant. Stuck. Bored. Restless. Sensitive to the passage of time. Concerned about having regrets. Confused about what...
Continue readingHow to Put FIRE into your MIDLIFE FUN this Summer!
Is your Midlife FUN on FIRE? My guess is that it’s not. And you’re not alone! Sometimes, you have to be intentional about living in a way that puts fun into midlife at the best of times. FUN has taken a hit this summer big time. So many are feeling stuck. There are a...
Continue readingOvercoming Fear to Start Something New when you’re 50 plus
It can be such a drag to want to do something new but be afraid to start, especially when you’re over 50. It doesn’t even make much sense when you think about it. But…so many of us all procrastinate doing things we WANT to do. Can you relate? Here’s what you do instead of...
Continue readingFrenzied 40s: Midlife Moms
I had a particularly interesting chat last night with a friend about the frenzied 40s and midlife moms. She told me how much she liked my midlife blog and identified with how uncomfortably busy life can get in your 40s, when your kids are often still in school and your expenses are still high....
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