I am quite vocal in life. Being assertive is an important trait to me. But I cannot singlehandedly fight the very subtle airbrushing of the older woman in society. As I age I notice that the spaces where I was once listened to and enthusiastically sought out are gradually receding. No, this isn’t my imagination. …
Midlife Ruminations
A Midlife Version of Love Island? Bring it On
The Guardian newspaper has a column every weekend titled, ‘This Much I Know’, in which celebrities share their lessons learnt in life. My mind often flits while I am reading the column of the week to what my lessons would be. This Much I Know One of my lessons would be to have been aware, …
You Do Not Want THIS Type Of A Midlife Crisis Experience
Apparently the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-Un, is suffering from a midlife crisis that is causing him to cry everyday while drinking and eating excessively. Quite why the newspaper has termed his condition as a ‘midlife crisis’ is quite beyond me because he is only 39. From my research, the midlife crisis is a …
Thrilled To Be Awarded An MBE In The Honours List 2023
It is my greatest honour, privilege and blessing to have been awarded an MBE in the King’s first New Year’s Honours list. I work in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) as a very proud civil servant. I firmly believe in public service as an enabler for people’s wellbeing in all senses …
A Midlife Suggestion for Goal Setting
Eeks, is it that time of the year again! I spend the last few days of a year looking at my previous goals and evaluating where I have been successful or not. Sadly, some goals are carried over from year to year and I look forward to the day when I will finally be able …