Midlife is always framed as a problem: you’re old, you’re laden with responsibilities, you’re fighting to stay relevant, you’re having a crisis.
Despite the practical and psychological challenges, midlife offers a unique opportunity for growth and self-discovery and allows for a rich exploration of your desires, aspirations, and purpose.
Unlike the early years of "adulting," at midlife we have a deeper sense of self-awareness and selectiveness, as well as a realisation that time is increasingly precious.
We can experience a range of “life quakes” from career shifts and relationship resets, to profound internal transformations that lead us to think more deeply about our legacy and our mortality. These changes offer opportunities for growth and rediscovery and also pose unique challenges.
Having recently reached the age of 50 I know these challenges well. I can empathise with the feeling of discomfort that comes from knowing that you’ve only got a finite amount of time left. I’ve also learned how to navigate this period with “less” anxiety.
Pulling together my own experiences of midlife, my knowledge of starting new businesses and my fascination with the science of happiness I’m uniquely placed to offer you some midlife guidance.
I focus on two specific areas:
Professional Transitions: Shifting career paths or starting new ventures.
Purpose Transitions: Seeking a sense of legacy, spiritual connection, meaning and/or new direction in life.
These transitions can also happen at the same time, which can be overwhelming and even paralysing, and can make you feel royally stuck.
My role is to guide you through these complex transitions by:
Providing clarity and direction: I can help you understand the nature of your transition and find a way forward by designing and developing your own inner compass.
Developing strategies for growth: I can help you identify goals and guiding principles that give you the confidence to take action and create new habits.
Offering emotional support: I can help you ride the emotional rollercoaster by offering a space for you to voice your concerns as well as offer pictures of possibility that inspire you to work through the pain.
Having a midlife guide can be invaluable as you wander through the wilderness trying to find a new sense of direction, new paths and new possibilities.
Embracing change is essential during these times but by actively engaging in a process of transition you can transform your life in meaningful ways, creating a fulfilling second half.
Midlife doesn’t have to lead to a crisis. It’s a stage of life ripe with opportunities for transformation and renewal. With the right support and mindset, navigating these transitions can lead to a deeply rewarding new phase.
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