Change has always overwhelmed me. Even as a child, stepping outside of my comfort zone was something I rarely did. Having these predisposed feelings towards change has meant that once I hit prominent milestones in my life, I never felt that I could approach them positively or open-mindedly.
Midlife is marked by a series of changes, both internal and external, with careers, relationships and parental needs changing, as well as one’s health and the societal expectations surrounding this age. Midlife is demanding and has left me feeling like I need to reevaluate my purpose and identity. The path I'm on is fading and that sense of direction going with it.
I believe that once I uncover the destination I am striving towards, the path will begin to reveal itself. However, I am also aware that knowing my purpose and direction is one thing, but knowing how to keep it, is another.
Life is just as much about the journey as it is about the destination and so unless I begin to understand how I am feeling now, I’ll never be able to help myself through another period of change in the future. Despite knowing how important it is to speak about how I was feeling, to both a professional as well as friends and family, I only found that courage within the last few years. This helped to understand my emotions a little and most importantly, realise I was not alone.
I wanted to start the ‘Life’s 2nd Act’ podcast series to create a safe space for individuals who feel similar, to connect with other like-minded people. Rather than seeing this loss of direction as failure, instead I am going on a mission to help us all see it as an invitation to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery. Embrace the uncertainty, reflect on our own experiences and other peoples and use this period as an opportunity to redefine our paths.
I hope my podcast helps you recognise that you’re not alone and that despite midlife being challenging, within it lies the potential for growth, fulfilment, and a renewed sense of purpose.
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