When people don’t like you (and you kinda hate that)
There are, believe it or not, times when people don’t like you – and yes, I’ve discovered it happens to me too. “What?” I hear… Read More »When people don’t like you (and you kinda hate that)
midlife
Creativity in midlife: How to find your spark
Ever feel like your creative spark got buried under years of deadlines, carpools, and laundry? Maybe it’s been decades since you last sketched something, played… Read More »Creativity in midlife: How to find your spark
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… Read More »How to feel young in midlife (without pretending to be 25)
What dogs have taught me about unconditional love
I’ve had a lot of relationships in my life – family, friends, co-workers, the occasional romantic entanglement (pre-husband and child, of course). But none have… Read More »What dogs have taught me about unconditional love
The midlife permission slip: Things you no longer owe anyone
There’s something freeing about reaching midlife. The expectations that once weighed us down start to feel … well … optional. Women, especially, spend decades trying… Read More »The midlife permission slip: Things you no longer owe anyone
Honest midlife truths no one warned us about
Let’s get it out in the open first up: midlife truths are like that one friend who always tells it like it is – brutally… Read More »Honest midlife truths no one warned us about
Restless nights? Understanding midlife sleep (and how to improve it)
Ah, sleep. That thing we used to take for granted before midlife came along and turned it into an unpredictable game of chance. One night,… Read More »Restless nights? Understanding midlife sleep (and how to improve it)
Outgrowing your passion: it might be scary, but it’s okay
There comes a moment in midlife when something that once set your soul on fire suddenly feels … dull. The hobby, career, or creative pursuit… Read More »Outgrowing your passion: it might be scary, but it’s okay
Confidence in midlife: why it wobbles and how to rebuild it
Confidence in midlife isn’t built overnight. For years, I carried around this little insecurity like a handbag I couldn’t quite put down: I never went… Read More »Confidence in midlife: why it wobbles and how to rebuild it
Midlife tolerance changes: why am I such a grump?
Midlife is a magical time when your back starts to creak, your energy dips after 9 p.m., and your tolerance for unnecessary nonsense shrinks dramatically.… Read More »Midlife tolerance changes: why am I such a grump?
The clothes we outgrow: a reflection on life after 40
There’s something bittersweet about the clothes that define our lives. They’re more than just fabric and stitching; they’re placeholders for memories, ambitions, and identities. But… Read More »The clothes we outgrow: a reflection on life after 40
Looking back: a letter to my younger self
Hey there, you beautiful, clueless, slightly over-plucked-eyebrowed wonder. This is a letter to my younger self – one filled with love, hard-earned wisdom, and a… Read More »Looking back: a letter to my younger self
