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)
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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 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 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?
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
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
Mornings are hard. For some of us, they’re extra hard because they insist on happening every single day. And, frankly, most of the morning routine… Read More »A morning routine for midlife women who hate mornings
When someone says “self-care,” what comes to mind? A glass of wine in the bath? A face mask and candles? A blissful hour of Netflix… Read More »The self-care spectrum: from bubble baths to boundary setting
Midlife friendships are a unique blend of comfort, chaos, and deep connection. These relationships evolve alongside us, reflecting the realities of busy schedules, changing priorities,… Read More »Midlife friendships: the unspoken rules
Midlife is a powerful time for reflection and transformation. It’s when many stop and ask, Is this all there is? Personal growth after 40 isn’t… Read More »Personal growth after 40: How midlife sparks transformation
When I was younger, I assumed by the time I hit my 40s, I’d have it all figured out. Picture a life where everything runs… Read More »10 things I thought I’d have figured out by 40
Hitting 40 can feel like a plot twist in the story of your life. One moment, you’re cruising through your 30s, and the next, you’re… Read More »Rediscovering purpose after 40: finding yourself in life’s second act
“In midlife, Body and Mind don’t speak the same language.” – Me, just now. Lately, I’ve noticed a major disconnect between Body and Mind. I’m… Read More »Body and Mind: bridging the gap in midlife
A few years ago, I stumbled across the teachings of the Stoics, and wow – it hit me like a lightning bolt. This ancient philosophy… Read More »Stoicism: Ancient wisdom for modern life
Ah, midlife – the glorious chapter where we realise we don’t have the time, patience, or energy to sweat the small stuff. By “small stuff,”… Read More »What not to care about after 40
Five years ago, 40 hit me like a slap upside the head.
It’s not like I didn’t see it coming, but I seriously misjudged the speed at which it approached.