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I’m about to embark on a new chapter in my life. Some might say it’s a gentle slowing down, some might say it’s fitting for my age, I say it’s vital for my health and wellbeing. I have been on a self styled sabbatical for nine months. I equate it to a miraculous conception type … Continue reading Giving birth to the new me…
I've been so lucky, and I never take this for granted. I left a quite amazing job last December after 9 fulfilling years - having achieved quite a lot, experienced much more than I ever thought possible and making lifelong friends that have supported and shaped me every step of the way. So lucky. And … Continue reading Weighing up the Work/Life Balance
There comes a time in your life when you realise your age, and reality hits you all of a sudden - life is running out, and seemingly quicker than ever. I’ve just arrived here. I’m not sure I like it. I’m not sure I’ve packed the right stuff. I’m not sure where I need to … Continue reading Coming of Age
I was at the cinema recently watching the latest Bridget Jones movie (I know people loved it, but I thought it was dull - maybe a reflection of what life looks like for many women when they reach the golden age of the menopause, and people start dying, and the kids have taken over your … Continue reading The Cinderella Complex
It’s nice to see women over 50 getting a script that they can get their teeth into at last. One where she is the main protagonist, not just the peripheral character living life on the edges as most women do in life. It’s good to see women do more than pulling on American tan tights … Continue reading Babygirl – but who was tamed?
Why does menopause matter? “If you are a woman or identify as a woman, know a woman, love a woman, care for a woman, work with a woman – then knowing about menopause matters.” (Diane Danzebrink, Activist/Speaker - #makemenopausematter) In case you weren’t aware, October is Menopause Awareness Month and 18 October is/was #WorldMenopauseDay and … Continue reading Why your menopause voice is so important
I'm really rubbish at grieving. I don't know how to do it, and I wish that someone would draft a manual to help me, because I know it's not great to keep things inside and to not face them head on. But I'm only just realising this now. And I wonder if it might be … Continue reading Being rubbish at grief
I've been mulling it over in my head for a couple of weeks. What's a 'high level' degree? What could constitute a 'rip off' degree? And I posted this on LinkedIn & it literally went up in flames! I was one of the first people to study for a new degree which was considered 'Mickey … Continue reading What’s a high level degree, anyway?
I've had a couple of tough years. I don't think that by looking at me, anyone would have guessed that anything different was happening in my life. Life looks good, lots of holidays, a promotion at work, no financial worries, plenty of exercise, surrounded by family, friends and frolics! My social media looks grand! Everything … Continue reading Life. Taking part is optional?
I recently had to endure an interview for a job that I had actually been doing for about 14 months. It's process, you see. Due diligence. And that, quite frankly, is what interviews are all about. They're not even really about people. So - when it comes to interviews, do you ever dare to be … Continue reading Interviews? Should you dare to be different?
Age. It’s a cruel mistress. We endlessly scramble through the wonder years, with our eye on a prize … career success, love, marriage, children, house, car, holidays, dreams. We don’t take a minute to stop and smell the coffee, don’t enjoy the sunsets or sunrises as much as we should, we burden ourselves with bills … Continue reading The Cruel Mistress
Birthdays always make me think of the swift fleeting of life. 56 years young & the future is definitely shorter than my past! So, here’s some words of wisdom. Love your body & allow it to age. If you don’t respect it & treat it with care, how can you expect other people to? Ditch … Continue reading What are you looking for?
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