Is This You?

Women in mid-life face a unique set of challenges and opportunities as they move into the third stage of their lives.

See if any of these themes and scenarios ring true to you.

Life has been throwing a lot at you. Perhaps someone you loved has died, you’ve recently divorced, you’ve experienced the end of a significant relationship, you have a physical illness that has changed your circumstances, or you’re caring for an aging parent.  You are trying to let go of what was, and – frankly – it’s difficult.

You have a successful career, but your enthusiasm is waning. It’s important that your work is meaningful and you are unsure of the next steps. You wonder if you should leave your secure job for something new or stay put and make an attempt to make internal changes. You are worried about the economy, yet long for more satisfaction at this point in your life.

You’re entering menopause, and the mood swings and hot flashes are driving you crazy. You can’t remember where your keys are, and your mind has a habit of forgetting names. It’s hard to even figure out what to wear since you sometimes break out in a heavy sweat. After talking to your traditional doctor you wonder about alternative approaches. And you worry, will this go on forever?

You are wondering, “Should I retire?” You are unsure about your future direction. You enjoy your work, yet are longing to explore and express different aspects of yourself. You wonder about relocating, traveling, or discovering a new passion that will bring you aliveness and connection. The question remains.

You’ve been single for years and worked hard to achieve professional success. But recently, your energy has become drained by having to do everything for yourself. In the quiet moments, you feel lonely. You wish you had a partner to share responsibilities and bring more joy and support into your life. You’ve even tried Match.com. But after all this time, you wonder how you would manage sharing your life with someone else.

You’ve been in a solid marriage and are noticing that the original passion is fading. Both you and your husband are yearning to reconnect with one another and have more joy in your relationship. You have tried reading relationship books and going on “romantic” vacations, but you can’t shake the feeling that there is something missing.

You’re so very tired of putting your life on hold. Perhaps you have spent a lot of time trying to please others, but now you are really ready to work out what you want to say “Yes” to – and when to say “No!” The first half of your life was all about child rearing and family; now it’s your turn. It’s hard to break the pattern of doing for others, since they expect you to act the same old way.

You are a busy, professional woman who is working too hard and wanting more time for the rest of your life. You’ve tried working less, but often feel guilty. You yearn for more balance, less stress, and more connection with self.

The Awakening in Midlife approach will work for you if you yearn to…

• Create a better future – by planning, taking action, and committing to do what is required to make things happen
• Develop loving and compassionate relationships with self, others, and the world
• Celebrate the unique gifts that are available in this season of your life
• Access your inner wisdom, a wisdom that can be bold, gentle, untamed, and wise (this can be intimidating but will serve as the basis for making life-affirming choices)

And you are:

• Open to the idea that we create our lives in each moment, every day, by the stories that we make up about what we think is true
• Willing to take risks and believe that unexpected events can open up new possibilities
• Interested in exploring the mind-body-spirit connection as a process for being more grounded in your world
• Ready to invest in making significant changes in your life

If you are interested in addressing any of these issues, but are unsure about the next steps, click here to find out How It Works.

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