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Rediscovering Your Essence in Midlife: A Journey to Self-Discovery
Unlock the power of self-discovery and purpose with our latest blog post designed for midlife women ready to reconnect with their true essence. As the year comes to a close, there's no better time to start this journey of reflection, growth, and renewal. Discover actionable steps to embrace your deepest desires, energize your aspirations, and prepare to enter the new year more grounded and fulfilled. Dive in now to find inspiration and support as you embark on this transformative path.
In the whirlwind of daily responsibilities, it’s easy to lose touch with what truly centers us — that core part of ourselves that holds our truest desires, aspirations, and values. Midlife offers a unique invitation to reconnect with this essence, making it an ideal time for reflection, growth, and renewal.
This week, try the following steps to start this journey of rediscovery:
1. Daily Reflection and Mindfulness
Carve out a few quiet moments each day to reflect. Start by creating a new vision or reading the midlife vision you’ve crafted for yourself, or simply think about the goals and dreams you hold dear. If you can, spend a few minutes in meditation, allowing yourself to sit peacefully and tune in.
Questions to Ask Yourself:
What are my deepest desires?
What are my aspirations?
How do I want to live during the next five years?
What kind of future do I want to build for myself?
Write down what comes to mind in a journal. Don’t censor yourself — let your thoughts flow naturally onto the page. This practice can help you unlock and acknowledge what truly resonates with you.
2. Feel into Your Desires and Aspirations
Now, take another moment to pause and reflect on those desires and dreams, regardless of whether they feel attainable or practical. Allow yourself to feel the presence of these aspirations fully.
How do these thoughts make you feel?
Do you feel more alive, energized, or inspired?
Are you empowered to start taking small steps toward them?
Capture these feelings in your journal, noting any new insights or clarity. Daily journaling will help you delve deeper into what matters most and open your journey toward meaningful change.
3. Commit to Daily Practice
These reflective exercises can help you stay connected to your core, returning to the essence of who you are and what you value. This practice will give you a clearer sense of purpose and fulfillment, equipping you with the wisdom and strength to live midlife authentically.
Consider committing to a 90-day practice to ensure your daily actions are aligned with your vision. Remember, your daily actions reflect what you believe about yourself. By renewing your vision and reflecting on it daily, you can move toward living out your desires and dreams. Grab a 90-Day Vision Journal with daily prompts to help you stay committed to the process.
Why Now is the Perfect Time to Begin
As we approach the last two months of the year, there’s a natural shift in energy — a time for reflection and setting intentions as the year winds down. This season invites us to pause, reset, and reconnect, making it the perfect time to rediscover our essence. Embracing this practice now allows you to enter the new year with a refreshed sense of purpose and clarity, grounded in what truly matters to you. Let these final months be a season of self-discovery, preparing you to step into the year ahead with renewed energy and intention.
Embrace the Journey
Reconnecting with yourself in midlife can be an empowering journey that celebrates your wisdom, resilience, and individuality.
As you rediscover your essence, the path ahead will likely align more with your genuinely desired goals.
Let this week mark the beginning of a new chapter. Embrace it thoroughly, and know you’re supported in every step of this remarkable journey!
If you need additional support finding your essence and renewing your vision, check out our upcoming online and in-person classes.
Embrace the Journey: Rediscover Purpose in Midlife
Embrace the journey of midlife with courage and resilience. Rediscover purpose, navigate transitions, and find fulfillment in this new chapter of life. Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities of midlife, offering insights, inspiration, and practical tips for living your best life.
"What are you doing with your life?" It echoes through the corridors of our minds, haunting us like a persistent shadow. We remember asking ourselves this in college, maybe even later in our twenties. But life happened—kids, careers, responsibilities—and that question got buried beneath the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Fast-forward to today, and here we are, a community of midlife women, each navigating a unique maze of caregiving duties, changing relationships, and evolving roles. The question resurfaces, taunting us with its insistent presence.
"What are you doing with your life?"
Reinvent Midlife
But this time, instead of feeling a surge of possibility, doubt creeps in. Is it too late to chase your dreams? Can you reinvent your life, find new purposes, and acquire new skills?
The answer is a resounding YES!
Yes, even if you're unsure. Yes, even if you don't have all the answers. Yes, even if the path ahead seems daunting. Why? Because you are wiser now than you've ever been. You've weathered storms, faced challenges, and emerged stronger and more resilient on the other side.
Rewrite Your Story
It's still possible to rewrite your story. This is just the beginning of a new chapter filled with endless and untapped possibilities. And the best part? You're not alone on this journey.
As a community of midlife women, we are here to support and uplift each other.
Let's embrace uncertainty, fear, and the unknown together. Let's forge ahead with courage, curiosity, and a willingness to explore. Ultimately, what matters most is not where we've been but where we're going—and the incredible adventures that await us along the way.
Embrace Change
Midlife is a time of transition. It's a period marked by profound shifts in our lives, both internally and externally. As we navigate the complexities of aging parents, grown children, and changing careers, it's natural to question our place in the world and our purpose in life.
But amid the uncertainty, there lies an opportunity—to reinvent yourself, rediscover your passions, and pursue your dreams with renewed vigor. This is your chance to embrace change, lean into the discomfort, and emerge on the other side stronger, wiser, and more fulfilled than ever before. The potential for growth and fulfillment in this new chapter of life is immense and within your reach. It’s a time to reset your mindset and renew your vision to live vibrantly and purposely.
Seek Fulfillment
Finding fulfillment in midlife is not about achieving some elusive ideal of success or happiness. It's about embracing the messy, imperfect journey of self-discovery and growth. It's about learning to appreciate the beauty of the present moment, even as you strive for a better tomorrow.
So, lean into the unknown with an open heart and mind. Trust in your ability to navigate life's twists and turns with grace and resilience. And remember that no matter where this journey takes you, you're never alone.
Together, we can face whatever challenges come our way and emerge more robust and resilient than ever.
Now is the Time
Midlife is not the end of the road – it's a new beginning. It's a chance to reinvent yourself, pursue your passions, and live on your terms. So, embrace this opportunity with courage, curiosity, and a sense of adventure. Write the next chapter of your life with boldness and determination.
Start creating your vision for this next chapter. Check out the following resources for support:
Overcoming Resistance to Achieve Your Vision: A Midlife Women’s Guide
Midlife Transitions and Challenges: A Call for a Renewed Vision
90-Day Vision Journal: Create and Live the Life of Your Dreams
Remember, the best you is about to bloom and flourish!
Overcoming Resistance to Achieve Your Vision: A Midlife Women’s Guide
Discover how midlife women can identify and overcome resistance to achieve their goals and live their vision. Learn practical tips and strategies to conquer self-doubt, procrastination, fear of failure, and other forms of resistance.
You have a vision for yourself but can’t seem to execute it daily. Why? Resistance may be getting in your way.
So often, Karyn and I talk about the theoretical applications of making and sustaining a change you’re after in your life.
Today, we want to chat about a simple technique we’re practicing that works.
It all started when I read the following quote:
“Let your resistance be, and it will let you be.”
From Baron Baptiste in his book Perfectly Imperfect: The Art and Soul of Yoga Practice.
The concept of this quote was discussed in reference to moving through yoga poses, and he explained that resistance—intentional or subconscious—will dissolve in the face of full acceptance.
What is Resistance?
Resistance to goal attainment refers to obstacles, challenges, or barriers hindering progress toward achieving a specific objective or living your vision.
Identifying Resistance
You can identify what you resist by focusing on your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors regarding your goals. Here are some ways to recognize resistance:
Procrastination: Putting off tasks or actions necessary to achieve your goals.
Negative Self-Talk: Engaging in negative self-talk, doubting your abilities, or feeling unworthy of success.
Fear of Failure or Success: This is the reluctance to take risks or step out of your comfort zone, even if it means progressing toward your goals.
Perfectionism: Setting excessively high standards may prevent you from moving forward because you fear not meeting those standards.
Lack of Clarity: Being unsure or indecisive about your goals or how to achieve them.
Self-sabotage: Engaging in behaviors that undermine your progress, such as procrastinating, avoiding challenges, or seeking distractions, is self-sabotage.
Physical Symptoms: Manifesting as tension, fatigue, or digestive issues, especially when thinking about or working toward your goals.
Overcoming Resistance
By being mindful of these signs, you can identify and address resistance early by revisiting your goals, seeking support, or adjusting your approach. Resistance can change depending on the situation and circumstances, and how it manifests is sometimes dynamic. Acceptance is the secret to creating a new path or moving through resistance toward transformation. Acceptance often starts with awareness, which is more observational than judgmental.
Examples of Overcoming Resistance
Fighting Cravings:
Recognize and let go of food cravings by acknowledging them and then focusing on something else. For example, you could identify your craving by saying out loud, “I am craving something sweet.” Next, let it go. Think about something else. Grab a good book. Go for a walk.
I’ve been practicing this for a few weeks and have discovered that resisting cravings keeps them alive in my mind, eventually leading me to eat or drink what I crave mindlessly. Instead, I have been practicing recognizing the craving and letting it be. My mind realizes the craving, then thinks about something else, and eventually, the craving disappears.
Quitting Exercise:
Too often, when trying to walk a little faster, lift heavier, or stretch, you feel discomfort or resistance. It feels better to stop; we get it. But positive change comes by overcoming this resistance (we’re not talking pain here).
I started practicing this in yoga. After years of avoiding stretching and not making time for yoga, my hamstrings got tight, so tight that touching my toes was impossible. As you can imagine, the postures were initially tricky and uncomfortable when getting back into yoga.
Over the last few weeks, I’ve practiced recognizing and letting the resistance be. I’ve made a conscious effort not to quit a challenging posture or skip it altogether, but instead, observe and acknowledge the discomfort and then let it be. It’s incredible how much better I feel, and my flexibility is improving.
Move through discomfort or resistance by acknowledging it and continuing your exercise routine. Monitor how your observation of the discomfort may shift as you continue.
Traveling Alone:
Many women seek new adventures in midlife, and sometimes, the type of activities they desire don’t align with their friends or family members’ desires.
Fear is often the resistance holding you back from traveling your path alone.
If you find yourself in this situation or any situation where fear may be holding you back, recognize that fear and let it be. Remember, fear is the discomfort of change. Living the life of your dreams requires change. And change requires moving through this resistance.
Conquer fear by recognizing it and taking a step to travel alone or with a group of like-minded women. Research groups of women traveling to exotic locations you dream about, and sign up to travel with a group.
Summary
Over the next week, practice recognizing your resistance. How do you respond? Do you quit? Do you back away or slow down? Recognize the resistance, observe it non-judgmentally, and then let it be before you make your final decision. More often than not, when you do this, you can move past the resistance and feel better as you accomplish what you envision for yourself.
You’ll never live your vision if you don’t conquer the resistance to reaching your dreams.
Do you need additional weekly support to ensure you are living in alignment with your midlife vision? If yes, check out these vision tools.
Embracing Change: Empowering Midlife Women for Health and Vitality
Discover empowering strategies for midlife women to enhance their health and vitality through small, impactful changes. Explore the importance of staying connected, finding purpose, building muscle, protecting brain health, adopting a balanced diet, and supporting caregivers. Learn how these evidence-based practices can promote well-being and resilience in the journey of healthy aging
We often hear from women that they feel too old to change their lives. For example, they wonder, "Am I too old for exercise to make a difference?”
The answer is always a great, big, resounding “NO.” It’s never too late to make a difference in exercise and any other facet of life. Many women have successfully reinvented themselves after 50 and reignited change in many aspects of their lives.
Substantial evidence from intervention studies and observational research has demonstrated various positive health effects of making changes after 50, primarily related to physical activity in older populations.
Here are ideas for areas where small changes can make a significant impact.
Make Social Connections:
Human connection is a fundamental pillar of well-being. Research consistently shows that solid emotional bonds contribute significantly to our overall health. Loneliness and isolation are not just feelings; they have tangible effects on our physical health, including increased risks of heart disease, stroke, and dementia.
Building and nurturing meaningful relationships with friends, family, and community members is essential. Embrace opportunities for social engagement through group activities, faith communities, or neighborhood programs. These connections bring tremendous benefits for improving the quality of life.
Create a New Vision:
Finding a purpose gives meaning to your life and fuels your motivation.
Studies have shown that individuals with a clear sense of purpose tend to have lower mortality rates.
Whether volunteering, pursuing a hobby, or helping others in need, identifying activities that align with your values and positively impact your well-being can significantly enhance your well-being.
It is not uncommon too struggle and not know where to start finding your purpose. Walking through the steps to create a new vision for your life can help you reignite your purpose. Check out the resources we’ve developed to help you reinvigorate your life and change for good.
Build Muscle:
Aging often brings a decline in muscle mass and strength, but it's not an inevitable consequence. Regular strength-training exercises can help mitigate muscle loss, improve balance, and reduce the risk of falls and injuries.
Aim for at least two weekly sessions, focusing on exercises targeting major muscle groups. Remember to allow adequate rest between sessions to support muscle recovery. Check out this blog post to help understand how building muscle is one of the best exercises for defying the effects of aging.
Protect Your Brain:
Dementia is a prevalent concern among aging adults, but research suggests that lifestyle factors play a significant role in prevention.
Quitting smoking, exercising regularly, and adopting a heart-healthy diet can all contribute to brain health. Take proactive steps to safeguard your cognitive function and reduce the risk of age-related mental decline. Small lifestyle-related changes can make a big difference in lowering your risk for dementia. The impact is particularly profound during midlife.
Eat a Balanced Diet (Protein, Plus Nuts!):
The foundation of healthy aging starts with nutrition. It’s time to ditch the fad diets and instead eat a balanced diet that includes a variety of nutrient-rich foods.
Focus on incorporating lean proteins, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats into your meals. Limit sugar intake, opt for natural sources of sweetness, and avoid sugary beverages. Consider including nuts like walnuts in your diet, which have been linked to improved cardiac function and overall health. Many midlife women struggle to get adequate protein, but we share how small changes can make a significant difference in this blog.
Support Your Caregiving Friends:
Almost every midlife woman we know is a caregiver. For caregivers, the importance of self-care cannot be overstated. Providing care for a loved one can be physically, emotionally, and financially taxing.
As a caregiver, you must prioritize your well-being and seek support when needed.
While new programs that aim to address the needs of caregivers and improve the quality of life for caregivers and their loved ones are becoming available, there are still far too few of them.
In the meantime, take time for yourself and acknowledge the struggles of caregiving with your friends, family, and acquaintances. You are not alone.
As a midlife woman, you possess the resilience and wisdom to navigate aging challenges gracefully. By embracing these small yet impactful changes, you can empower yourself to lead a vibrant, fulfilling life well into the future.
Remember, it's never too late to prioritize your health and well-being—it's a journey worth embarking on, one step at a time.
Empower Your Midlife Journey: The Art of Vision Creation and Goal Setting
Discover the transformative power of creating a vision and setting goals for a fulfilling midlife journey. Shift from fleeting New Year's resolutions to crafting an identity that aligns with your aspirations. Learn tips inspired by James Clear to change your identity and vision successfully. Embrace small habits, consistency, affirmative statements, and a supportive environment. Visualize your ideal self, journal your progress, and celebrate milestones. Consider our email course for a year-long guided transformation. With patience and commitment, you can reinvent your life and flourish in midlife.
As another year is underway, you may already have a waning interest in their New Year's resolutions. You reflected on the past year, acknowledged areas where you want to improve, and set ambitious goals for the future.
While this tradition is well-intentioned, it often leaves people feeling discouraged and disheartened by mid-February. So, what's the secret to making lasting changes and reinventing your life to flourish in midlife? It all starts with a shift in mindset from resolutions to creating a vision and setting goals for how you get there (your future).
Creating a new vision begins with evaluating your identity. What type of persona best describes the person you want to be? This identity is not just about setting goals but redefining who you are and what you stand for. A shift in mindset propels you towards your vision for life. When you think about it, every goal we set is fundamentally about becoming someone different, someone better, someone more aligned with our aspirations.
Your vision is to become a healthier, more active individual. Setting specific health and fitness goals is a crucial step, but it's equally essential to embody the identity of a healthy, active person. You're not just chasing a goal; you're becoming a "fit" person who prioritizes your health, makes mindful choices, and enjoys an active lifestyle.
Your identity, the beliefs you hold about yourself, is the foundation for your goals and vision. When you genuinely believe you are that person, your actions become natural extensions of your identity. You don't just exercise because it's on your to-do list; you do it because it's part of who you are. So, in your journey towards a fulfilling vision, remember that crafting a new identity is the linchpin that makes the entire process more seamless and sustainable.
Here are several tips inspired by Atomic Habits author James Clear and his approach to changing your identity and vision:
Start with Small Votes for YOU: Implement small, manageable habits that align with your desired identity. These microchanges may seem insignificant individually, but they collectively shape your self-image over time.
Focus on Consistency Over Intensity: Focus on consistency with your new habits rather than pushing for immediate, dramatic changes. Consistency reinforces your identity and builds momentum.
Create Identity Statements: Create affirmative "I am" statements that reflect your desired identity. Repeat these statements daily to reinforce your self-image. For example, "I am a healthy and active person."
Surround Yourself: Surround yourself with people who embody the identity you're striving for. Their influence and support can reinforce your commitment to change.
Visualize Your Ideal Self: Spend time visualizing your ideal self, living your desired vision. This mental rehearsal can strengthen your belief in your new identity.
Journal: Write about your progress, reflecting on how your new habits align with your vision. This journaling practice can deepen your connection to your evolving identity. We’ve made it easy for you to create the life of your dreams with our 90-Day Vision Journal.
Learn Continuously: Seek knowledge and skills related to your desired identity. The process of learning and growth reinforces your sense of self.
Embrace Setbacks: Understand that setbacks are a natural part of change. Instead of viewing them as failures, see them as opportunities to refine your identity and vision.
Celebrate Milestones: Acknowledge and celebrate your achievements along the way. Each milestone reinforces your new identity and motivates you to keep moving forward.
Establish a Feedback Loop: This will help you assess your progress and adjust as needed regularly. This continuous improvement cycle helps maintain alignment with your vision.
If you want additional feedback and encouragement, consider our email course. Our year-long Vision Course guides you through setting your vision and weekly exercises to practice living your desires. By the end of the course, you will have done the work to ensure your desired changes stick and can be sustained. Don’t pass up this opportunity to finally live the life you desire, not just think and dream about it!
As a midlife woman, you have the wisdom and experience to make profound life changes. Rather than making fleeting New Year's resolutions, embrace the power of embodying the persona of the identity of an individual who already does the behaviors you desire to do and create a compelling vision for your future. With a clear purpose and the determination to follow your roadmap, you can reinvent your life and flourish in midlife.
Remember, it's not about perfection but progress, and your journey is worth celebrating every step of the way. It requires patience and commitment, and we can help! By implementing these tips and staying true to your desired identity, you can gradually reshape your life in line with your vision.
Mindset Transformation: How to Break Free from Limiting Beliefs and Achieve Your Goals
Are you ready to transform your life? We all aspire to improve ourselves, whether eating healthier, building strength, improving sleep, or reducing stress. But let's face it, starting and sticking with these changes can be tough. So, what's the secret to shifting your mindset and achieving lasting transformation? Dive into the latest blog from Rumblings and discover the essential steps to break free from limiting beliefs, paving the way to finally conquer your goals for good!
Are you caught up in thoughts like “I should do this,” or “I wish I could/would, but…” or “I am too old for that”?
Yeah, we’ve been there too.
Lately, I (Rebecca) noticed that my flexibility and balance were “challenged,” to say the least. My hamstrings were as tight as ever, and bending forward had become more challenging. I was also really wobbly standing on one leg.
In my mind, I kept telling myself I should get back to yoga. Eventually, I started voicing these thoughts to a friend who invited me to join her at a yoga class. For months, I kept making excuses like “I should do that, but I am too busy this week,” or “I can’t because of x, y, and z.” Sound familiar?
Well, my friend finally called me out on it! She said, “You talk about the importance of mindset as we age, but you’re just making excuses instead of taking action.”
She was right. Not only was my mindset holding me back, but I was also burdened by limiting beliefs such as, “I am not flexible enough right now,” “I should practice more before joining a class,” or the worst one, “I’ll be the oldest one in the room.”
I stepped back and revisited my vision of how I want to live as I age. My actions were entirely out of sync with that vision. In fact, they were sabotaging my desire to feel and move well in my 70s, 80s, and beyond.
When our actions don’t align with our vision, we start feeling an inner restlessness or rumbling. In my case, it started in my head, and then I started vocalizing it. Unfortunately, I wasn’t listening to myself. And, because I hadn’t acknowledged and confronted those limiting beliefs, I was stuck in a cycle of inaction.
How would I improve my flexibility and balance if I wasn’t taking action?
Can you relate? We all want to change something about ourselves — eat better, get stronger, sleep more, reduce our stress — but often, we struggle to get started, let alone maintain those changes.
So, how do you shift your mindset for lasting change?
Here are some steps to help you get started:
Listen for those inner rumblings. What is your inner voice saying? Take some time to be quiet with yourself. Try meditation, walk in nature, or grab a notebook to journal.
Reflect on any “I should” or “I wish I could” statements you catch yourself making without taking action. Write them down.
Ask a trusted friend or family member to help you identify these rumblings. Maybe, like me, you already have a friend who is good at calling you out! Listen to their observations.
Now, think about any limiting beliefs connected to these rumblings that may be holding you back. These often come as “not enough” statements or comparisons to your younger self or others. Write those down, too.
Dive deeper into these limiting beliefs. Challenge them. For example, if you think I’ll be the oldest in the room,” ask yourself, “How do I know this? Is this thought based on reality? Why does my age matter?”
Finally, jot down action steps you can take to address your inner rumblings.
In my case, I signed up for a class at a new and nearby yoga studio. To address my limiting beliefs, I started slowly with a gentle class I knew I could handle. Once I got comfortable, I signed up for more challenging classes. And, you know what? I wasn’t the oldest or least flexible in the room. Everyone was there to work on their goals, regardless of where they started. No judgment, no critiques. I realized my limiting beliefs were mental barriers I created and were not based on reality.
How many opportunities do we miss because of self-imposed beliefs?
What was I missing out on? An incredible community of women of all ages who care about their minds and bodies through yoga. I was also not reaching my desired goals of improved flexibility and balance. I knew I had to take action, and I’m glad I did.
Where are you stuck?
Try the above activities to uncover how your mindset may hold you back. Don’t wait.
I can’t wait to go to my next yoga class. I started feeling better and reaping benefits right away. Looking back, I realize what I would’ve missed out on if I stayed stuck any longer.
Don’t miss out on the benefits of aging well.
We’re here to help!
Explore Rumblings resources to set a vision and break free from limiting beliefs:
The Rumblings Notebook is a beautiful tool to help you reflect and record your thoughts.
The 90-Day Vision Journal will guide you through setting your vision, tackling limiting beliefs, and taking steps to make your dreams a reality. Live the life you’ve always wanted!
Midlife Transitions and Challenges: A Call for a Renewed Vision
You feel a “rumbling” inside yourself that your life should be different from what it is right now. You’re not alone. It’s common to experience an internal rumbling—a feeling something should be different or something needs to change. However, your old identity may be holding you back and sabotaging the future you. You may be stuck in old behaviors that are not aligned with who you are in midlife or who you want to be. It’s time to reimagine your midlife vision!
You feel a “rumbling” inside yourself that your life should be different from what it is right now.
You’re not alone.
One thing many midlife women have in common is the experience of an internal rumbling—a feeling something should be different or something needs to change. It may be hard to pinpoint where the discomfort comes from, but you feel an unsettling rising internally.
This feeling could be the need for a change in your career, where you’re spending your time, how you’re taking care of yourself, who you socialize alongside, or how you experience fun.
Whatever the cause…it is time to listen.
Midlife is a time of transitions—kids are leaving home, friendships are evolving, careers are changing, parents are aging and need help, disease risks are rising, and bodies are aging. You’re not alone in feeling like you’re going through the motions, taking care of others, and postponing self-care during this time. As a result, you may feel tired, distracted, sleep-deprived, and lacking energy.
The excellent news is…you’ve got this! You can reignite and flourish with a little focus, intention, and consistency.
Here’s the thing, your old identity may be holding you back and sabotaging the future YOU. You may be stuck in old behaviors that are not aligned with who you are in midlife or who you want to be. You may be comparing your 20-, 30 -or 40-year-old self to your current self and unintentionally holding yourself back from living well now.
“True behavior change is identity change.” – James Clear, author of Atomic Habits.
To create change, you must change your underlying beliefs about yourself and how you want to live.
Your current beliefs and actions are a reflection of your current identity. Internal stories and limiting beliefs may be holding you back from living the life you envision. The rumbling you’re experiencing is most likely a reflection of an inner identity conflict—you want one thing, but your actions aren’t aligned.
The best way to start feeling differently is to start living differently is to stop and reflect on your current beliefs, worldview, self-image, how you see others, and your biases. This is often referred to as your identity.
Next, it’s time to reimagine a vision for your future self.
You can do this by moving through the following steps:
1. Close your eyes
2. Take a few deep breaths
3. Ask yourself:
What is your vision for your life five years from now?
What do you want to be doing and experiencing?
Who do you want to be experiencing your life with?
What brings you joy?
What memories do you want to be making?
How do you want your loved ones to remember you?
How do you want your body to feel? Don’t focus on your appearance, but how do you want your body to FEEL?
What energy do you want to be radiating? What energy and vitality do you want to put into the world?
How do you want people to feel when they’re around you?
How will you show up for yourself and your loved ones?
Now think about ten, twenty, and thirty years from now. Does your vision change?
What do you want your life to look like, and how do you want your body to feel and be capable of doing?
4. When you’re ready, write your thoughts, feelings, and vision down.
5. Repeat this exercise several times over the next few weeks to help you reframe and revise your midlife vision.
You are the architect of your life. To live your new vision, you must first let go of your old behaviors that are out of alignment.
It’s time to start living your vision.
Every day review your vision. Envision yourself living your dream. Immerse yourself in how you feel when your daily life aligns with your vision. Your brain will respond when you regularly visualize how you want to live.
Next, take actions that are aligned with your vision. When making a choice ask yourself, “Is this decision or action aligned with my envisioned identity?”
Repeat every day, and soon you will reignite! If you need more help setting and living your vision, you may enjoy our 90-Day Vision Journal.
If you need help addressing your inner rumbling(s), check out our FREE downloadable worksheet to get started.
As you reflect on a midlife vision, you may enjoy reading two popular blog posts—Take Steps to Reignite Yourself After 50 and Five Ways to Reinvent Your Career— to get you thinking about the changes you want to make.
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