Jane Chelliah -this blog helps readers feel informed, empowered and excited about midlife.
The midlife jokes at one’s expense keep on coming. Once you reach middle age, you become fair game for being stereotyped. Some of it is good humour and some of it raises my heckles. The reference point for this rather ranty blog post is one of those wretched ‘Dear Aunt Whatever’ type letters which appeared …
My oasis of calm is my medium sized paved back garden. The growth, regrowth and splash of life in the blooming colours remind me of my life lived to the midlife phase. My garden has been a milestone in my life. It was neglected when we moved into our home. A few plants here and …
It starts with wondering what your purpose in life is. That transmutes into looking around you and wondering where time has gone. The underlying sentiment behind this is regret. Time gone by represents missed opportunities. Suddenly, your caring responsibilities have receded either because the kids have flown the nest or the elderly in your life …