The myth of the midlife glow-up
You don’t need a glow-up, you’ve always been beautiful. Photo by Vincent van Zalinge on Unsplash Somewhere along the line, the internet decided that women… Read More »The myth of the midlife glow-up
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The fantasy is delicious, but the reality would leave me malnourished
I’m a world-class daydreamer. Not in a “visualise your goals” kind of way, but in a recurring fantasy of “ditching real life and escaping to… Read More »The fantasy is delicious, but the reality would leave me malnourished
Main character energy in midlife: stop living like an NPC
If your life was a movie, who would you be? The star of the show – fully present, driving the action – or the background… Read More »Main character energy in midlife: stop living like an NPC
Small promises, big impact: the power of showing up for yourself
I’ll be honest … I nearly skipped writing this post. I’ve been sick. I’ve been travelling for work. And now that I’m finally home, I’m… Read More »Small promises, big impact: the power of showing up for yourself
Lessons from midlife: what I know for sure right now
Like a polite dinner party guest, midlife always brings a little something for the host. It doesn’t always feel like a gift or a blessing,… Read More »Lessons from midlife: what I know for sure right now
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
Why I’m quitting yoga (sort of)
I didn’t think I’d be writing a post with “quitting yoga” in the title quite so soon … but here we are. I’m not quitting… Read More »Why I’m quitting yoga (sort of)
The mental load I didn’t know I was carrying
Lately I’ve been feeling sub-optimal. I’ve not been sleeping well, so I’ve been tired. I’ve been tired, so I’ve been picky and grumpy. I’ve been… Read More »The mental load I didn’t know I was carrying
The stories I need to stop telling myself
(Because I’m tired of my own inner BS) I suspect I’m not alone here, but there’s a tiny, persistent narrator in my head. She’s quite… Read More »The stories I need to stop telling myself
This is the only draft you get
Living life in rough draft, unapologetically unfinished You don’t get a second run at this. There’s no second draft. No clean edit coming later. There’s… Read More »This is the only draft you get
6 beliefs to unlearn right now
(Because not every belief deserves a long-term lease) Somewhere between learning to love kale and Googling “Is it perimenopause or am I just done?” –… Read More »6 beliefs to unlearn right now
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
How to do a digital detox (without deleting your entire personality)
You ever catch yourself doomscrolling so hard your thumb cramps and your soul detaches a little? Same. Look, I’m not here to make you feel… Read More »How to do a digital detox (without deleting your entire personality)
Space and mental health: how to feel more like ‘you’ at home
There’s a particular kind of tension that builds – not all at once, but in slow, creeping increments – when your physical space stops feeling… Read More »Space and mental health: how to feel more like ‘you’ at home
How to spot the quiet growth that’s healing you
Some days don’t feel like personal growth days. They feel like survival days.Like “just get through this meeting without crying” days.Like “I can’t deal with… Read More »How to spot the quiet growth that’s healing you
It’ll be great: what I’d tell my younger self about ageing
Twenty-something me thought 40 was ancient. Ageing? A crisis. Wrinkles and grey hair? A tragedy. Menopause? A horror movie. But somewhere between then and now,… Read More »It’ll be great: what I’d tell my younger self about ageing
You’re too old for this sh*t (and other midlife myths)
They said midlife was the beginning of the end. They said it was time to stay quiet, stay small, stay grateful. They said we should… Read More »You’re too old for this sh*t (and other midlife myths)
What is real self-care? (It’s more than bubble baths)
When people say “self-care,” it usually conjures up something like candles, wine, and a glorified soak in the tub. And look, no judgement – if… Read More »What is real self-care? (It’s more than bubble baths)
Letting go of perfection: why your inner weirdo deserves the spotlight
There comes a point – often somewhere between loading the dishwasher again and wondering if everyone else is just better at life – when it… Read More »Letting go of perfection: why your inner weirdo deserves the spotlight
How Stoic principles can help you handle life’s toughest moments
Life’s messy. No matter how carefully we plan, how tightly we try to hold the reins, the universe always has a plot twist waiting. The… Read More »How Stoic principles can help you handle life’s toughest moments
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)