by Amelia Barnes, Reinventing Midlife | Blog, Women in Midlife |
Why do we seek change in midlife? It’s almost like we’re programmed for change. Instead of seeing the changes that occur in midlife as a problem, what if the desire for growth and change at midlife were seen as a healthy adaption to entering the second...
by Amelia Barnes, Reinventing Midlife | Blog, Women in Midlife |
Why Reinvent Midlife? By midlife, it’s so easy to get into a routine. This can feel invigorating to some, and to others, strangling. Recently I talked with Barbara (not her real name) who by outer worldly measures had all the trappings of success. She had a successful...
by Amelia Barnes, Reinventing Midlife | Blog, Meaning and Purpose |
Pretend you are reading this a year from now. What made this last year the best year of your life so far? Get out your pen and paper or your laptop and a great journaling app. I like using Blank Page. Make a list. Tell a story. Use your imagination to make it bigger!...
by Amelia Barnes, Reinventing Midlife | Blog |
You want to stay one day and the next day or hour you are ready to pack your bags and leave. What do you do when your relationship is too bad to stay and too good to leave? It’s easy to blame your partner instead of taking responsibility for your part in the...
by Amelia Barnes, Reinventing Midlife | Authentic Self, Blog, Joy & Happiness |
What would it be like to flourish? Regardless of your current life situation and status, it is possible to wake up every day delighted to be you. This does not mean that every moment of every day you will be ecstatically happy. But that you will have an overall sense...