Back To University In Your 50s: Here Is What To Expect
Learning is one of the most rewarding things that we can do in life and it’s never too late to study for a degree. Whether…
Pushing The Boundaries Of Midlife With Cold Swimming
Have you ever jumped into ice-cold water? It may not sound appealing during the colder months, but those midlife women who regularly practice cold swimming…
3 Ways To Thrive In Your Career During a Recession
As the global economy takes steps against a growing recession, you may be wondering how to guarantee job security in your midlife. Whether you are…
The Tall Poppy Syndrome
I don't know about you, but I've spent all of my life being asked not to be too loud, too bold and too enterprising. Strange…
Are You Stuck In A Rut? Quick Steps To Build Your Self-care Toolbox
It's so easy today for many of us, midlife women, to get caught up with the “go-go-go-give-give-give” treadmill of life. Stress is one of the…
Pop Star Stacey Jackson: “The World Is My Oyster”
She became an inspiration for stay-at-home moms when she shot to fame, having launched her music career at 40. Following the success of her debut…
Ann Dowd: “Keep Your Story Alive”
Success often comes when you at least expect it. But most of the time, many of us give up on our dreams over the years…
3 Ways To Improve Your Midlife Mental Fitness
As we mature in life, we are continuously changing. Our bodies may slow down, and aches tend to become an uninvited guest that keeps knocking…
What Triggers Your Flow?
When were you last so absorbed in doing something that you lost track of time? If you have ever felt something similar, you might have…
Are You Living On Autopilot?
It happens more often than you think. Being busy and distracted at the same time, you tend to follow your predictable daily routine without reflecting…
The Maturity Principle
Did you know personality tends to get better over time? Psychologists call it "the maturity principle." It's when people become more extroverted, emotionally stable, agreeable…
How About Spring Cleaning Our Mind?
As Spring arrives, now is the perfect time of the year to consider a deep-clean. I'm not talking about decluttering our wardrobes (although it's always…
In Praise Of Difficult Women
Difficult. They call you difficult. Maybe it's because you answer back, you are a bit too loud or you're up to challenge the status quo.…
Why Golf Is Such An Empowering Sport For Gen X Women
Don't get fooled by those pictures showing smiling senior people carrying clubs and dragging themselves across a green emerald field. Golf is not a boring…
Thanks For Waiting
In a world full of '30 Under 30 lists', there is a storm of late bloomers shifting the usual milestone narratives succeeding at different ages…
The Joy Of Being Selfish
Do you find it hard to put yourself first? Then, at midlife, it's time to discover the joy of being selfish. Putting the needs of…
It’s Mental Decluttering Time
Just like our cabinets and cupboards, our minds too need tidying up from time to time, especially at the beginning of a New Year when…
The Atlas Of The Heart
There is no doubt that we've never felt more in need of cultivating empathy and connection than during these difficult times. However, after being socially…
7 Powerful Yoga Books To Improve Your Practise
Whether you've just started, practising yoga for a while or simply being a friend of a yogi, taking time to read a yoga book can…
On Handling Naysayers
Are naysayers stomping on your dreams and desires? Don’t deny yourself of the life you should live just because of them. I've met naysayers many…