5
Jan
2024
5 essential ways to channel your midlife wisdom
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If you are privileged enough to make it to midlife, you will arrive with a wealth of experience, insights, intuition, and deep understanding and knowledge of people and the world, all of which can be used to shape a more contented life. Here are 5 essential ways to channel your midlife wisdom, which will enable... Read More
8
Dec
2023
Why is a midlife crisis called a crisis?
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Why is a midlife crisis called a crisis? A midlife crisis can indeed be considered a crisis due to the significant impact it can have on an individual’s life. It can happen between the ages of 40-65 years and is experienced usually after a profound loss that makes you question either yourself, others, the world,... Read More
1
Dec
2023
What is a life transition? Why is it so impactful?
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What is a life transition? Why is it so impactful? A life transition is a significant change or shift that profoundly impacts an individual’s life, often leading to a reorientation of their circumstances, roles, perspectives, or relationships. These transitions can occur across various spheres, encompassing personal, professional, relational, or even psychological aspects of one’s life.... Read More
17
Nov
2023
Relationship tips if you feel distant from your partner?
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Relationship tips if you feel distant from your partner? If you have been with your partner for a long time, it is inevitable that there will be times when you feel closer than others, when you feel that you are on the same page and when you also feel like you are on opposite pages.... Read More
17
Nov
2023
Overcoming sexual incompatibility in your midlife relationship?
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Overcoming sexual incompatibility in your midlife relationship? Often midlife partners have been together for many years and as we change throughout the lifecycle sexual incompatibility in a relationship can arise. This incompatibility might refer to a situation where partners have differing sexual desires, needs, or preferences that create challenges or dissatisfaction within their intimate lives.... Read More
19
Sep
2023
Why do people stop playing?
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Why do people stop playing? Play is important in midlife as it contributes to overall well-being and personal growth. While play is often associated with children, it remains relevant and valuable throughout life as a stress reducer, as a way to foster creativity and innovation, encourages social connection and improves mental and physical health. So,... Read More
19
Sep
2023
What are limited beliefs?
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What are limited beliefs? Limited beliefs, also known as self-limiting beliefs, are negative or restrictive beliefs that individuals hold about themselves, others, or the world around them. These beliefs often hinder personal growth, self-confidence, and the ability to reach one’s full potential. They can create barriers and hold people back from pursuing their goals and... Read More
8
Sep
2023
10 tips for a successful midlife career change
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10 tips for a successful midlife career change. If you’ve reached midlife and find your career no longer holds your interest or enthusiasm like it used to, what can you do about it? In my book, The Midlife Crisis Handbook, I talk about the necessity of staying in the liminal space – a betwixt and... Read More
16
Aug
2023
Why am I unhappy in retirement?
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Why am I unhappy in retirement? If retirement is supposed to be a joyous time, then why, do so many people struggle to adjust? A retirement party, a golden handshake, a slap on the back with a ‘You lucky thing!’ comment. These are all stereotypical accompaniments to this particular time of life., I’ve even seen... Read More
29
Jun
2023
Why you’re unhappy at work
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Why you’re unhappy at work. Nothing is more annoying than when you feel you are starting to lose all your enthusiasm for your job. So much of our day is taken up with work and if you are not happy in your role, low mood can start to infiltrate all other areas of your life... Read More
29
Jun
2023
What to do when you can’t leave your job
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What to do when you can’t leave your job. The last thing anyone needs when they have financial commitments is a sense that their job is unfulfilling, starting to drain them and it is becoming increasingly difficult to raise the energy to get out of bed each morning to go to work and be polite... Read More
29
Jun
2023
How to change career in your 40s and 50s
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How to change career in your 40s and 50s. It’s not uncommon in midlife, especially if you have been in the same job or industry field for a long time, to want to change career and bring a new exciting challenge into your life. The professional midlife crisis is a lot more widespread than people... Read More