When did you stop knowing what you wanted?
There’s a question that gets pulled out at dinner parties, workshops, and well-meaning conversations. You know the one. If money were no object, if you… Read More »When did you stop knowing what you wanted?
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Rest vs recovery in midlife: they are not the same thing
You did everything right. You stayed home, you slept in, you did approximately nothing. And on Monday you were still completely wrecked. If you’ve ever… Read More »Rest vs recovery in midlife: they are not the same thing
Tired all the time … even when nothing is “wrong”?
I can’t be the only one feeling completely knackered lately. Please tell me I’m not alone. Why are we so tired all the time? What… Read More »Tired all the time … even when nothing is “wrong”?
Small comforts I didn’t expect to need at this age
I used to think comfort was something you reached for when things were really wrong. Big emotions. Big life events. Crisis-level situations. Turns out, I… Read More »Small comforts I didn’t expect to need at this age
Surviving December: finding grace in the chaos
December has apparently arrived. I didn’t even hear the door open and suddenly she’s just here, barging in with tinsel in her hair and a… Read More »Surviving December: finding grace in the chaos
Midlife mishap: coffee, sand, and a surprise … again
Some midlife mishap stories involve paperwork or missed appointments. “And I ran for the train, but gosh-darn-it, I missed it!” This one involves the beach,… Read More »Midlife mishap: coffee, sand, and a surprise … again
The mid-November feeling: that strange energetic shift
Hey You, (Yes, You … the one squinting at the calendar wondering why you feel like you’re losing a race you never even entered …)… Read More »The mid-November feeling: that strange energetic shift
Forced to slow down: the nose knows
You know how “they” (who even are they?) say “your body keeps the score”? Well, I think it’s true. And my body doesn’t muck around.… Read More »Forced to slow down: the nose knows
Life lately: busy weeks, a break and a creative comeback
Well hey there, remember me? I’ve been a little quiet around here lately. I took a break. Nothing dramatic — just life doing its thing.… Read More »Life lately: busy weeks, a break and a creative comeback
Monday motivation: You don’t have to fix everything this week
Somewhere along the way, Mondays turned into a weird pressure cooker of expectations. The Instagram-worthy Monday motivation trope means we’re all supposed to wake up,… Read More »Monday motivation: You don’t have to fix everything this week
Decision fatigue in midlife
(Don’t you dare ask me what’s for dinner) I’ve made 37 decisions today and it’s not even lunchtime. The next person who asks me a… Read More »Decision fatigue in midlife
Wintering on purpose: a confession and a reclamation
I have a confession to make, I haven’t been feeling very productive lately. The to-do list has things on it that have been quietly haunting… Read More »Wintering on purpose: a confession and a reclamation
The invisible load is real … and it’s damn exhausting
Ever find yourself halfway through a mental grocery list, while also reminding someone to pack their sports uniform, planning dinner, and low-key wondering when you… Read More »The invisible load is real … and it’s damn exhausting
Not burned out – just chronically overstimulated
How are you? No, really … how are you? I don’t want that polite “fine thanks” you give at work, or the “just tired” you… Read More »Not burned out – just chronically overstimulated