Mind Midlife Hacks
5 Habits for a Better Midlife and 5 Books to Get You There
Here you are in midlife, the "second act" of life, and you want to make the most of it! You have a unique opportunity for personal growth and fulfillment. For women aged 40 to 70 (my definition of "midlife"), this can be a time of rediscovery, reinvention, and...
Midlife Makeover Year 4 COMPLETE
Four years into the midlife makeover and still moving along. Sometimes forward, sometimes backward. But with (mostly) overall progress. https://youtu.be/sKjw-ZwNys4 CREDOS đonfident đadiant đxcellent đauntless đptimistic đuccessful Charitable Foundation A lifelong...
Overcoming My Midlife Malaise Exacerbated by Stupid Covid
Midlife malaiseâa general feeling of uneasiness often associated with reaching middle ageâis not a phrase I coined. But I have experienced it. It's something of a listless uncertainty about the future. I'm more than halfway through my life. Now that circumstances have...
How to Overcome the Post-Holiday Letdown
Are you in a slump? Do you struggle with lack of enthusiasm after the holidays and new year? You are not alone! https://youtu.be/LlVfwlGMD00 This yearâwith all the midlife changesâit was worse than usual. I filmed this video in January. Yet it took me until almost...
Midlife Makeover Year 3 COMPLETE
Three years into the midlife makeover and moving forward! The world (government?) has put our lives on hold, but it doesnât have to stop you cold. (Iâm a poet!) Keep going! https://youtu.be/p_dnHquOz70 CREDOS đonfident đadiant đxcellent đauntless đptimistic đuccessful...
10 Ways to Combat the Midlife Covid Slump
This past year and a half has been a doozy. For all of us. While recognizing the impact to some was far more devastating than to others, I'll take a moment to avoid relative privation and focus on a particular kind of difficulty this "stay home; stay safe" mentality...
7 Ways to Keep Learning in Midlife
The only way I know to be truly fulfilled, is to keep growing and learning. You've heard of "lifelong learners"? That's what I want to be. Here, I'm sharing with you the resources I have personally used and highly recommend. After I graduated from college, I was on my...
Racism, Hairism, Jerks, and a Simple Solution
I'd rather be dead than red in the head. I grew up hating my flaming ginger hair, hearing such brilliant repartee as that above. Once I entered public school, I quickly learned it was the worst possible physical trait, the root of all evil, the spawn of satan....
5 Ways to Conquer a Midlife Crisis
If a midlife crisis is getting you down, don't despair. If it's too late for that advice, then close your eyes, take a deep cleansing breath, and get ready to step forward with faith. You really can make your second half the better halfâbut it will take some tenacity,...
Divorce and Abuse Questions and Answers: Monica Moore Smith hosted by Al Fox Carraway
One of my daughters, Monica Moore Smith, was recently divorced after an abusive marriage. This week she was kindly hosted by her friend, Al Fox Carraway, on her Instagram channel to engage in a Q&A session with Al's followers. Here is the IGTV video and below I...
Everything You Need to Know About Facemasks
Is it worth dying to go without a facemask? Is it worth killing someone to go mask free? Those are the questions being asked on a daily basis. Or are the covid-19 questions really something different? Hint: they are different. The questions usually asked of those of...
How Midyear Goals Help You Succeed in Life
Is it time for your midyear goals checkin? Instead, let me tell you why July goals are better than January goals if youâre trying to create a better life! Never again will I set new year goals that I try to reset in the summer. On July 9th, 2018, I started my midlife...