Feb 6What Are Creative Passion Projects And Why You Need To Start One Out Of Your 9–5.Creative passions, passion projects, side projects, hobbies, whatever it’s called these days, is a leisure activity you take on during your free time to pursue something you are passionate about that brings pleasure, relaxation and enjoyment. As adults, I think sometimes we forget to take time off. We have so…Hobby4 min readHobby4 min read
Jan 16Why We Need To Dance Again.A couple of weeks ago, I went to a tea dance. Tea dances. Remember those? …Life2 min readLife2 min read
Jan 15The Best Book I’ve Read On Self-Coaching.The best book I’ve read on self-coaching is not a personal development book; it’s actually a memoir. I’ve read a number of self-coaching books, but the best book on the topic, in my opinion, is Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story by Arnold Schwarzenegger. When my coaching trainer recommended…Self Coaching3 min readSelf Coaching3 min read
Jan 2The Station From Robert Hastings: A Reminder To Find Joy In The Present.A couple of years ago, I read a book by Peggy Grande titled The President Will See You Now. Peggy Grande, Ronald Reagan’s long-time executive assistant, wrote about her experience working with the former President of the United States. In her book, Grande quoted an essay from Robert J. Hastings…Life3 min readLife3 min read
Dec 26, 2022How I Got Interested In Learning About Coaching.I am a Licensed NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Coach® by certification. Learning how to coach is part of my self-development plan, and I have spent the past five years reading and learning about the topic and how I could implement it in my everyday life. I have completed coaching courses from…Coaching2 min readCoaching2 min read
Dec 19, 2022Gen Xers, Beware! Ageism Is Real.Let’s first be clear about what ageism is. According to Medical News Today, “ageism is prejudice or discrimination against people based on their age. It typically applies to people who are older but can also affect young people.” …Midlife3 min readMidlife3 min read
Dec 12, 2022Resources For Gen Xers Who Want To Navigate A Midlife Career Slump.If you’re trying to get unstuck and navigate out of a midlife career slump but are not sure where to start, this article is for you. I have been researching about midlife career challenges for almost three years. I went into a rabbit hole researching midlife career slump because I…Midlife Career2 min readMidlife Career2 min read
Dec 5, 2022Feeling Stuck With Your Career? 3 Topics Midlifers Can Explore To Get Over The Slump.Suffering a midlife career slump? It’s hard to pin down why midlifers feel stuck in their careers. Different people have different journeys in life, and the triggers may vary. It could be boredom and feeling under-challenged from doing the same work for over twenty years, or a misalignment in personal…Midlife Career3 min readMidlife Career3 min read
Dec 1, 2022Why I’m Pursuing A Passion Project Writing Online (Again) At 47.A few years ago, I suffered what one would refer to as a midlife career crisis, though I’ve often felt “crisis” sounds so drastic and would much prefer to refer to it as an “evolution”. Looking back, I think several events contributed to the midlife evolution. One was a new…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
