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…
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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…
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 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…
Day 23 of My Midlife Sabbatical
Today I have a chiropractic appointment. I have learned so much about my body and how to keep it away from potential injuries. It’s been so beneficial and different than I expected so I share a little of that here. I also share a very limited knowledge, tutorial on how to use make up on…
Day 22 of My Midlife Sabbatical
Sometimes we just need something different. I haven’t liked my hair in a long time. I’ve went blond to hide grey and rarely liked it. If it was a color I loved, my hair was brittle and snapped off. If it was less brittle, it was usually a golden yellow which did NOT blend grey’s…
Day 21 of My Midlife Sabbatical
After work I got to attend a cocktail party. This time Prismlifestle.co hosted a “sip & sound” event. It was full of small gestures of self care that the attendees could participate in, including Foot Massage, Nail adornments and tiny tattoo’s. The food and cocktails were delicious and we were blessed with another sound bath….