Still figuring midlife out? Same. Let’s chat.
Welcome to Life in Rough Draft, a space where we embrace the beautiful mess of midlife – one thought, one edit, and one coffee at a time. Here, you’ll find reflections on self-care, mindset shifts, creativity, and all the little lessons life throws our way. There’s no perfection here, just honest conversations, curious explorations, and a commitment to living fully.
Pull up a chair, grab a cuppa, and let’s wing it together.
Latest from the blog …
MINDSET & WISDOM
- How to feel young in midlife (without pretending to be 25)
First off, let’s take a moment to appreciate the fact that we’ve made it to midlife. We’ve survived questionable fashion choices, dial-up internet, and the belief that tanning beds were a good idea. (Ugh.) We’ve lived, we’ve learned, and we’ve earned the right to roll our eyes at things that used to stress us out.… Read More »How to feel young in midlife (without pretending to be 25)
RELATIONSHIPS & CONNECTION
- Social media and loneliness: connected, but alone
We live in the most connected era in history. At any given moment, we can check in on friends, message family, or scroll through endless updates from people we haven’t spoken to in years. And yet, despite all this digital connection, loneliness is at an all-time high. Especially in midlife. It’s the paradox of our… Read More »Social media and loneliness: connected, but alone
WELLNESS & SELF-CARE
- March yoga update: decorative mats and outsourced mobility
Not gonna lie … March was a vibe. Not a particularly yoga-ish one, though. Once again, life (and a very persuasive snooze button) got in the way of my best intentions. I packed my yoga mat for a work trip to Hobart – a truly noble gesture – but it mostly enjoyed a lovely hotel… Read More »March yoga update: decorative mats and outsourced mobility
Hi, I’m Em.
Writer. (Over) thinker. Definite work in progress.
I started Life in Rough Draft as a space to share the messy, beautiful, and ever-evolving journey of midlife. Here, I write about self-care, mindset shifts, creativity, and all the little lessons life throws our way – served with a side of wit and warmth.
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