There’s something exciting about making a vision board in midlife. Updated: December 8, 2020 In midlife, you’re probably thinking about using a vision board to begin to MAKE things happen or happen AGAIN. Or maybe you’ve been wondering if you might even be having a midlife crisis and you’re ready to finally having a...
Continue readingWhy it’s Time to Put Yourself First in Midlife
At this age, being stuck in midlife is super common. One of the main reasons this can happen is that you’ve been putting others first for years and years. And, at this point, you’re getting older and IT’S getting old. It’s obvious, but what this means is that you don’t put yourself first. And,...
Continue readingHow to Communicate in your Empty Nest
Have you figured out how to communicate in your empty nest? I think there are several moving parts with this whole empty nest communication topic. It can really keep you on your toes! The pandemic only makes things more complicated; more things to talk about. First…there’s communication for the people left IN the nest....
Continue readingIs it Possible to Dream in Midlife Right Now?
I bet you’re wondering if a midlife dream is even possible at all right now. What I mean is, you might be asking yourself how you can even entertain the idea of thinking about yourself and what you want in the future when everything is so weird and uncertain, both in midlife and in...
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 readingAre you Saying NOW to your WOW in Midlife?
Are you Saying NOW to your WOW in Midlife? The ability to actually create more AWE and WONDER in your life really is yours. And, my friend, this weird pandemic time in your life is the PERFECT time to focus on just this sort of thing. You might be scratching your head (with your...
Continue readingEP #149: Top 5 Reasons to Write Letters Again in Midlife
What You’ll Learn from this Episode: How writing letters used to be an important way to stay connected. Why writing letters might actually help you avoid a common midlife regret. How writing letters can be as beneficial to you as it is to the recipient. How understanding the top five reasons why you should...
Continue readingEP #148: 5 Togetherness Tips when your Empty Nest Fills Up Again
What You’ll Learn from this Episode about When your Empty Nest Fills Up Again: What You’ll Learn from this Episode: Why it’s important to acknowledge that living with adult children again in midlife is a significant transition for everyone. Why the experience of adult children moving home is different now with the pandemic. What...
Continue readingEP #101: Older & Wiser or Older & Worse: Midlife Signs that Make You Think
What You’ll Learn from this Episode: How it’s common to see a “sign in life” and make it mean something about getting older. Why it’s important to remember that thoughts are optional. Why it’s important to understand that your feelings come from your thinking. How easy it is to interpret weird random things that...
Continue readingEP #100: Midlife Reflections on Commitment & 100 Episodes
What You’ll Learn from this Episode: What it’s like to have the discipline to make a weekly commitment. Why you don’t need to be motivated or inspired to follow through on a commitment. How to commit even when you can’t make things perfect. What having your own back looks like when it comes to...
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