What’s considered “normal” in midlife nowadays is highly problematic and being a Midlife Contrarian may be the most beneficial way forward. What Most People Consider “Normal” in Midlife Today We all have the need to fit in. It’s an instinct that helps us survive as individuals and species. We need to belong to a tribe, a group of…

Not too long ago, stories of midlife men and women graduating from the University in their 50s or 60s would make local newspaper headlines. We used to wonder where these people found the time to study, assuming that they must have been unemployed and free of any other commitments. Learning…

“You aren’t a morning person, are you?” he mused. “No, I’m not. There is a reason mornin’ and mournin’ sound the same.” L.A. Casey, Aideen Hitting the gym or running outdoors in the morning is a scary thought for many people. It can seem like “mission impossible!” I am not…

Midlife today represents new challenges, and we are navigating completely unknown territory. To help us do it effectively, we need to adopt new mindsets and develop new skills. It turns out that some of our best teachers are women. Here are 3 important lessons we can learn from women. Resilience Whether…

New Year is usually the time for new year’s resolutions. It’s the time we feel compelled to commit to a brand new self, an upgraded version of ourselves, a version that is very close to perfection. You might be finalizing yours as we speak. You might be sketching that perfect…

Any dissatisfaction in midlife is quickly referred to as a “crisis.” Therefore, work dissatisfaction during that period is immediately viewed as a midlife work crisis. —