This week, I had the honor of sharing my story on a podcast. My first time ever. In cased you missed it, I up and left my family home and 27 year marriage, for a 30 day midlife sabbatical. I didn’t know at the time what would happen or if I’d ever want to or…
Tag: mental health
Planning A future with no Ideas
Any time can be a good time, to plan or set intentions for our future self but there’s something about this midlife phase that adds a sense of urgency. We’ve often done things before now that would change or limit or future opportunities. If we are already married or have kids then just vanishing to…
Ways to find Joy in Daily Life
As I continue my Midlife Musings and exploration of “how to have a healthier, happier future”, I came across an affirmation cardthat got me thinking. I was reading my daily affirmation cards, which generally are wise, encouraging and believable statements that put my mind in a more positive space. As I was reading, one particular…
My 90 Second Office/ Bedroom Conversion
Finding a space at home where I can lock my door and get to work uninterrupted was essential to my successful return. This was the main reason in all honesty that I left for 30 days. So many distractions, so many little tasks that called to me. I could use distraction all day to avoid…
Day 30 of My Midlife Sabbatical
Today is the day I return home and I felt surprisingly heavy. Emotionally exhausted, unprepared and overwhelmed. My thoughtful husband had anticipated this being a little harder for me and so he came up with a plan to give me an inspirational space to hang out, I could enjoy the city, it views from the…
Day 29 of My Midlife Sabbatical
I need to get outside no matter the temperature. It just lifts my mood no end. I have noticed when I skip this, that I get get a little down so why not throw a coat on and spend 15 minutes in the elements. Today I am packing for my return home tomorrow Then off…
Day 27 & 28 of My Midlife Sabbatical
Day 27 was filled with work, internally and externally. As I am using my last few days in full panic mode, I have been blessed with amazing headphones that can shut out the whole world and keep me focused. This was necessary as my new upstairs neighbors are loud and I can be easily distracted….
Day 26 of My Midlife Sabbatical
As I start to plan my return back home, I asked my therapist for help. I have a good solid morning routine in place, which also involves a night time plan for the next day. This will ensure my mood stays lifted. I have realized above all things that I need to balance my input…
Day 25 of My Midlife Sabbatical
This morning routine of mine seems to be working so I share it here. Then, as 3 of my skin products ran out at the same time, I chat a little about products and how I choose what to buy and try. A brunch with 3 of my besties has me contemplating how life moves…
Day 24 of My Midlife Sabbatical
Besides traditional talk therapy, I have found over the years a couple of places where I let off steam. Sometimes I’ve felt emotional afterwards as my body and mind needed it so bad. I’ve already mentioned zumba being like therapy to me and today I was challenged here. As I walked into class, the person…