How much of your life have you spent waiting? You’re waiting till you have enough time and money. You tell yourself the kids need to grow up first. You’re waiting to feel ready. You side-line your dreams and goals, thinking that what you need is somewhere in the future, an opportunity that is yet to …
Do You Have Big Dreams? Don’t Make This Mistake. Read More »
Do you believe that you are purely a product of your past? That past events dictate who you are today and what you do. Does this belief keep you stuck in a limited and unhappy life? What if the reality was actually the opposite? What if your actions and behaviour were not simply a by-product …
Book Review: Be Your Future Self Now by Dr. Benjamin Hardy. Read More »
‘Frodo: I wish the Ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened. Gandalf: So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.’ ― J.R.R. Tolkien, …
When Life Seems Unfair, There’s Only One Thing You Need To Decide. Read More »
Who hasn’t heard of Perseus, son of Zeus and Danae, the daughter of the King of Argos. Greek mythology describes how he slayed the gorgon Medusa and rescued Andromeda from the Aethiopian sea monster. Perseus had many adventures and it was later, following his grandfather’s death, that he would give up his claim to Argos. …
A Taste Of Greek Mythology – The Mysterious Mycenaeans And The Birth Of Mythology. Read More »
Are you a midlifer coming out of a long-term relationship or have you been single for a while? Are you finally ready to put yourself ‘out there’ again or have you given up on finding love at this stage in your life? Is finding lasting love really possible in midlife? Relationship expert and coach Jim …
Book Review: Finding The Love Of Your Life In Midlife by Jim Rogers. Read More »
Are you stuck in a midlife rut? Is there a feeling of discontent that’s been lingering for a while? Do you worry that the slump you’re in has no end in sight? Research says that what you’re experiencing is a normal midlife transition just like adolescence was. Jonathan Rauch talks about it in his book …
I read somewhere that there are over 1500 castles in the UK and I try to visit as many as I can on my travels. Maybe it’s all those historical romances I devoured as a teenager, but I have to admit I’m a little obsessed. There’s something about being there: the atmosphere, smells and sights, …
Castle Craze – A Few Of My Favourite UK Castles (and counting). Read More »
Are you in a midlife slump? Is there a general malaise that pervades a lot of your days and you just can’t seem to snap out of it? Do you feel guilty because on the face of it your life is pretty good and you think you should feel more grateful? ‘How long will this …
Book Review: The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better After Midlife by Jonathan Rauch. Read More »
Wow! Another year has come and gone. How was it for you? I know mine was pretty eventful. After the highlight of a trip home after nearly eight years and the first mummy-daughter trip since Covid, the latter part of the year was dominated by a major surgery and a stop-start recovery. Still, I’m so …
A Time To Reflect And The Promise Of A New Year. Read More »
I was catching up with an old work colleague the other day, we hadn’t spoken in a while. She’d been overweight most of her adult life, but a recent health scare had finally convinced her to do something about it. By making small changes to her diet and gradually increasing her physical activity the weight …
Crabs In A Bucket. How To Keep Going When They Try To Hold You Back. Read More »