What can you expect with a promise like “how to be wild?” What does it mean to be wild? Is being wild even a good idea—especially in our second half? We might break something or hurt someone’s feelings. Shouldn’t we behave appropriately? What is being wild? Being wild is about …
You’ve taken the very first step. You’ve imagined your wildest dreams and narrowed down what gives your life meaning and what you’d like to accomplish in your second half. Maybe you’ve even set some goals and have an action plan roughed out. But… You can’t seem to get going. It’s …
Crack those cement boots, shake off the cobwebs, and send apathy packing, you’re going to get unstuck. Now! Can’t muster the motivation to do one darn thing? You’re not alone because it’s all part of being human. And it can be hopelessly paralyzing. I feel you. Imagine going gangbusters and …
I used to cringe when I heard the phrase live your dream life. I was supposed to grow up, do what I love, and life would be perfect. Several reasons this didn’t work for me: I couldn’t figure out what my dream was. So many passions and wishes swirled in my mind, it …
Finding your purpose is a deep dive into your most true self. And while that rings of woo-woo magic, it’s simply a process and part of life’s journey. Finding your purpose is identifying the one-of-a-kind spark you bring to the world. It’s that straightforward. And that complex. As second-halfers, we …
Have you ever heard someone refer to their North Star? I absolutely adore this concept. It’s got a romantic, seafaring, mystical feel to it. Your personal values are your North Star. So, if you’ve ever wondered, “What are my values and why I should care,” this post is for you. …
To rewrite your story, is to rewrite your life. It’s that powerful. All the things that you’ve experienced until now, all the emotions and feelings that went along for the ride, created the way you look at your world. These thoughts then created short-indie films or epic dramas that crackle …
As you sip your tea in the hammock pondering the next step during your midlife transition, an unsettling weight of overwhelm might darken your mood. How to make sense of your past and present and find a way, in the coming years, to live out all the dreams you still …
Midlife slump, doldrums, malaise, dreaded middle, dark cave of no return, or crisis. Heaven forbid a midlife crisis? Whatever name you call it (and it’s rarely positive or inspiring), hitting that magic middle mark can be challenging. On a certain birthday, many of us get the feeling that it’s all downhill …
