Learning from a fork in the road in midlife is a huge opportunity for insight and improvement around decision-making. It can be over-the-top stressful when these huge decision points pop up in your life. Can you remember the significant forks in your road over the years? I think there’s a lot of value in taking a look back in your life to reflect on these big decisions. Being curious about PAST forks in the road in your life can be a HUGE source of juicy mindfulness gold. Go on a fork hunt! A fork in the road is an expression commonly used to describe a decision point between two things or di ..read more

New guide helps you add more mindfulness to whale watching in midlife, even if you don’t know anything about mindfulness now!   I’m a whale watching enthusiast! In fact, whale watching has been a rewarding and meaningful passion of mine for almost 40 years, which is why I’ve created a mindfulness guide specifically for whale watching! It’s funny…when I started going on the water to watch whales, I didn’t know anything about mindfulness. I just knew I loved the ocean, being outside and taking pictures.  I also love wildlife and everything thing having to do with marine life. I even t ..read more

I’d like to start thinking about distraction these days in midlife as a fine, gentle art. The distraction thing happens all the time. I have a feeling you can totally relate. But it’s the way we procrastinate. That’s the thing. I’m saying “we” because I hear it all the time and I KNOW I’m not alone! In fact, I believe I’m in the BEST company, lol. Sometimes we’re so creative with not doing what we want to do that it kind of feels like an artform. Like today…I was crying all morning… Damn my stupid phone with all of that amazing content with my name on it! WTF??? How distraction and scrolling ..read more

There are tons of challenges when you’re a midlife entrepreneur. Being a midlife entrepreneur or business owner isn’t for the faint of heart. Being a woman 50+ isn’t either! And when you put these two things together, you have a recipe for a variety of amazing things: Courage Creativity Challenges and Opportunities. All the things! That’s why I created a new podcast for women entrepreneurs (50+) who are entrepreneurs and business owners…to talk about it! There’s so much going on at this specific intersection of life. It’s so interesting that on the one hand, being an entrepreneur or busines ..read more

What does it mean to finally put yourself first in midlife?   Surprisingly enough, putting yourself first can be a little confusing and stressful. The main reason for this is that , for many, the concept of putting yourself first seems to feel more and more foreign as you age into midlife. What typically happens is that you work so hard in your 30s and 40s to get established in some combination of career, family and finances. It can be a chaotic time of life when you’re prioritizing these important areas of your life. Thinking about yourself can take a back seat even with noble, inclusive ..read more

Imagine what it would be like to be turning 60 and have a birthday celebration blueprint? Turning 60 can bring up a lot of emotion. You probably recognize your 60th birthday as a notable milestone, but you also notice that you aren’t quite sure how you want to acknowledge it. Should you celebrate it? How should you celebrate it? How do you feel about it? Are you in a celebratory mood? What does it mean to you? I know what you mean. I’m turning 60 next year myself and I feel how all over the place my emotions are too! The thing is, I know how important it is to celebrate a milestone like this ..read more

Is it a dream for you to get unstuck in midlife with a mentor? It’s a funny thing about mentors. You never really know when you will discover one or be mentored by one. That is, unless you hire a mentor for that specific reason. My mentorship story started out as hiring someone because of a specific thing I wanted them to teach me. In my case,  I hired either an instructor/teacher, life coach or business coach (and sometimes a combination of these) and then got a beautiful surprise…I was a mentee. I didn’t understand what was about to happen, but here’s how it all rolled out for me. Early ..read more

Wondering how to get unstuck and happier in midlife? Free Midlife Training! It can feel incredibly frustrating when you’re stuck and want to get unstuck and be happier than you are. You might even think there’s something wrong with you. You might be thinking, “everything in my life looks so good on paper…I SHOULD be more content!” I get it. That’s what happened to me too. For sure…things can look good on paper. Your life, your kids, your career, your vacations, your smiling pictures on Facebook… But what you make all of it all mean when you think about in the context of your age and stage of l ..read more

Do you feel gratitude for some of past decisions that set you up for happiness now? I love thinking about gratitude and how to be more intentional about happiness and life in general, don’t you? Feeling more gratitude is always a great idea and thinking about it this way is a great little exercise. Are you ready to play in this sandbox? I want to tell you about my dog, Niko the Newf because he’s a great example of this. Niko is a 123 lb Landseer Newfoundland. Sometimes he weighs more…sometimes a little less, but I think you get the point.  He’s a big guy. And…he’s a huge part of o ..read more

Client Success Story: How Coaching Helped Paula Get Unstuck & Find Her Voice Again after Losing Both Her Parents in Midlife Coaching can absolutely help you get unstuck, find your voice again and get excited about your life, especially in midlife. Paula Rosecky is a human rights investigator, marketing research professional, and leadership coach with a particular focus on decision making and journeys.  The Problem of Being Stuck in Midlife Paula spent much of her forties focused on building her relationship, creating and innovating in her career, and spending time with her parents as ..read more