I call my midlife my ‘second act’. With more time on my hands partly due to being an empty nester and, partly, due to a renewed enthusiasm to try new things and explore pastures new. As an example, I started this blog to document midlife experiences and impart advice. For instance, I write about the …
A 10 minute walk decreases your biological age
While I don’t miss lockdown I do miss the long walks I did which lasted for an hour each day. There was something very odd about having to hibernate and keep ourselves safe and, yet, look after our health at the same time. I went for walks in my local park, one which I had …
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 …
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, …