Sometimes your thoughts can be confusing. Especially in midlife. You feel stuck and know that you want to thrive in midlife. But before you know it, you’re reacting to something. Or you’re having trouble making a decision. Maybe you just don’t feel clear about what to do. You might even wonder if you’re having...
Continue readingMidlife, Mindfulness & Being the Queen of your Brain Domain
Midlife can be a coming of age for many, and it’s often like that with mindfulness. Being in midlife can help you finally feel like a grown-up, at least a little bit. I think of middle age as the perfect opportunity to become the “Queen of your Brain Domain™” and live your best life....
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...
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Where in the world would you have been this week? Are you thinking this type of thought? About this summer? About this year? Do you think of it as “the summer that never was?” Do you lead conversations like this when someone asks, “How’s it going?” Personally…I would have been in Italy. I think...
Continue readingEP #151: Seven Ways to Bring Excitement Back to your Midlife Future
What You’ll Learn from this Episode about 7 ways to bring excitement back to your midlife future: Why it’s common not to feel excited about a future filled with aging, empty nest and milestone birthdays in midlife. Why it’s important to know what you think an exciting life means for you in midlife ....
Continue readingEP #150: Why Thinking about What you SHOULD Do in Midlife Keeps you Stuck
What You’ll Learn from this Episode about what you should do in midlife keeps you stuck: Why thinking about what you “should” be doing may not motivate you in midlife. How this kind of negative thinking can be like having it out with a “mean girl.” What three common problems are related to the...
Continue readingEP #144: The Joy of Coaching with Like-Minded Women
What You’ll Learn from this Episode about Coaching with Like-Minded Women: How COVID-19 emphasizes the importance of not touching your face and what mindfulness can teach you about managing this urge. What understanding the benefits of coaching with like-minded women can teach you. Why getting perspective about this sisterhood concept can help you see...
Continue readingEP #143: How to Put Yourself First without Midlife Guilt
What You’ll Learn from this Episode about How to Put Yourself First and Midlife Guilt: Why it’s common to struggle to put yourself first without midlife guilt. How you might be associating “self care” with being “selfish. Why having difficulty saying “no” might be about “people pleasing.” Why feeling guilty doesn’t help you take...
Continue readingEP #142: 4 Things You Need to Know to Make a Midlife Career Change
What You’ll Learn from this Episode about How to Make a Midlife Career Change: Why it’s common to no longer feel content in your midlife career and want to make a change. Why the fear about a midlife career change can keep you confused about what to do next. Why it’s important to understand...
Continue readingEP #141: Why your Midlife Crisis is Not the One your Momma Had
What You’ll Learn from this Episode about Why Your Midlife Crisis is Not the One your Momma Had: Why it’s important to be aware of the use of the phrase “midlife crisis”. Why you many not want to use the phrase “midlife crisis.” Why your experience of a midlife crisis may differ from your...
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