The meaning of a ‘midlife crisis’ – your ultimate guide
Is it a midlife crisis, or just a phase? What can I do to handle the symptoms? And when does it end, anyway? Perhaps most importantly, if someone close to me is going through it, how can I support them? If these questions are on your mind, you’re not alone. Whether you’re in it yourself […]
The smartest move you’ll ever make
Picture this: you’re sifting through an old box and out falls a note with a line you’ve heard a hundred times: ‘The best investment you can make is in yourself.’ And for a moment, it makes you pause, right? Because we’re usually so busy investing in everyone else—our jobs, families, friends—that we forget to invest […]
Midlife: a word with a bad rap or bad PR?
I was chatting with a friend recently, someone knee-deep in our Transforming Midlife program, and he had a confession to make. “To be honest, I hate the word midlife,” he admitted. “It just makes me feel… well, old.” I couldn’t help but chuckle. Midlife has become one of those words, hasn’t it? For some, it’s a badge […]
Lifelong learning: formal vs informal
We recently received some questions about lifelong learning from readers who aren’t in formal education. One of our previous posts focused on structured learning, but lifelong learning certainly isn’t limited to that. There’s an entire world of informal learning that equally counts as lifelong learning and can be just as transformative. What is lifelong learning? […]
Turning life experience into midlife opportunity
In a previous blog post, I wrote about how some midlifers feel like their job has lost its spark, which makes them rethink their career options. Quite a few of them are considering blazing their own path forward by launching their own business. In Europe, 45-54-year-olds make up about 30% of new entrepreneurs, whereas in […]
Embracing the emotional rollercoaster of midlife divorce
Yesterday, I had a heart-to-heart with a friend who’s just come out the other side of a divorce. At 51, with two children still in secondary school, her journey has been far from easy. The relief on her face was clear—she was glad the legal part was finally over. But at the same time, she […]
Lifelong learning in midlife
This week’s post is about something that’s really close to my heart: lifelong learning in midlife! In this fast-paced, ever-changing world, keeping your brain in gear through lifelong learning is more important than ever. At Midlife Crossroads Academy, we’re all about the power of continuous education—especially when you’re navigating midlife. It keeps you sharp, relevant and fulfilled. […]
Let’s talk about YOU!
Let’s talk about something super important—YOU! Now that you’re in midlife, your body and mind have been through a lot, and it’s time to prioritise your wellbeing. Around half of Europeans aged 45 to 64 are managing chronic health issues like high blood pressure or diabetes, and over a quarter are dealing with anxiety or depression. So, to me, ‘self-care’ […]
Money on my mind
As Sam Smith sang it so eloquently a decade ago: ‘I don’t have money on my mind.’ But, as it turns out, he seems to be quite the minority. Midlifers definitely have money on their mind, as evidenced by the number of questions we receive at Midlife Crossroads Academy about financial planning. Midlife is all […]
How to meet new people
(this blog post follows on from my previous post about finding love in midlife) Almost 90 years ago, Dale Carnegie offered practical advice and techniques for how to make friends quickly and easily. His book ‘How to win friends and influence people’ has been a huge bestseller. But I always thought it had one major […]
