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 […]
Finding love in midlife
Recently I overheard a conversation between two women in their 50s about the frustrations of finding love in midlife. They were making jokes, but beneath the humour was something deeper. One of them asked, “Is it over for me? Will I spend the rest of my life alone?” It’s a familiar fear for many of […]
It’s not easy to start a career shift
In my previous blog post, I gave a couple of pointers to help midlifers realign their career with their values or get out of a role that no longer excites or fulfills them. Despite these tips and your heartfelt desire for change, you might still feel overwhelmed by the idea of a career shift. I […]
Taking the first steps towards a different career
Yesterday I was browsing through the latest version of Gallup’s ‘The State of the Global Workplace Report’ and its findings really struck me. According to this report, only 15% of employees are engaged in the workplace. This means that most of the workforce around the world are either viewing their workplace negatively or only doing […]
Midlife crisis? Nah, midlife remix!
Ever catch yourself thinking, ‘Is this it?’ If you’re in your late 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond, you’re not alone. But what if this stage of life is actually a golden opportunity to reignite your passion and find new purpose? Below you can find my 10 tips to help you turn that midlife slump into […]
Old at 75? Us midlifers have got some time left…
Curious when ‘old age’ officially begins? Research suggests it’s not until 74 years and 8 months. At Midlife Crossroads Academy, we believe midlife is just the beginning!