What does it mean to finally put yourself first in midlife? Surprisingly enough, putting yourself first can be a little confusing and stressful. The main reason for this is that , for many, the concept of putting yourself first seems to feel more and more foreign as you age into midlife. What typically...
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,...
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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 #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 Midlife Guilt: Why it’s common to feel guilty when putting yourself first. 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 better care of yourself. How understanding your feelings...
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. Why the fear about a midlife career change can keep you confused about what to do next. Why it’s important to understand why you pursued the career path...
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...
Continue readingEP #140: The Cost of Staying Stuck & Playing the Waiting Game in Midlife
What You’ll Learn from this Episode about the Cost of Staying Stuck & the Waiting Game in Midlife: Why staying stuck and waiting in midlife in is a real problem. Why the fear about change can keep you stuck in midlife. What the main costs are to staying stuck in midlife. Why knowing the...
Continue readingEP #139: 5 Ways to Use Envy for Good in Midlife
What You’ll Learn from this Episode about How to Use Envy for Good in Midlife: Why envy is an important emotion to be aware of in midlife. Why the emotion of envy can surprise you. How you can use envy to help discover what you really want. Why ignoring what you want can lead...
Continue readingEP #138: Following your Passion to Create, Recycle & Educate with Joanne Jones
What You’ll Learn from this Episode about Following your Passion to Create, Recycle & Educate: How it’s almost impossible to ignore your passion. Why it’s important to embrace discomfort when your doing something new. Why you should focus on finding your “why,” your bigger goal. Why you may have to listen hard to hear...
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