In the last few days I have had more surprises than I can cope with. They have been, both, good and bad. Both have unsettled me when, in fact, I should be in a state of equilibrium having had good and bad surprises in equal measure, if you see what I mean. Life doesn’t work …
5 Reasons Why Self Reflection is Essential in Midlife
Do you find yourself self-reflecting quite a bit in your midlife? I do. I often find myself thinking about the past and regretting decisions that I made. But it’s not all negative. Recently, my self-reflecting process has been centered on my present. I find myself trying to use my past mistakes to bring a degree …
Come On Barbie and Welcome To The 21st Century
Barbie never lets you down. She was born (invented, more like it) in 1959, four years before me, and was a staple of my childhood. I had one Barbie doll and kept her glamorous while combing her hair and badgering my parents to buy her all those accessories to make her look even more beautiful. …
The Reality of Big Picture Living Lies in the Pixels
Have you ever reached a moment in life or had a momentous big win which made you think that this thing had the ability to sustain your happiness and keep it on an even keel day to day? That it would eradicate those low moments or moods brought on by mundanity because the big picture …
Four Habits To Help You Focus Better
I find it immensely helpful to have a game plan in place at the start of a new week. What with suffering from the menopause and the midlife crisis my focus often resembles a damp foggy morning. Having a plan acts as a signpost or a rudder. Here are four habits which help me and, …