Dear me, “You absolute dumbass—remember when you thought life was hard at 15? Ha ha ha. Let’s talk.” These are the opening lines to a letter I wrote to myself. Turns out, I’m not the only one who writes letters to myself. Many authors and filmmakers have embraced the concept of “letters to myself from … Read more
I consider myself the biggest cheerleader of self-love. But let’s get one thing straight—self-love isn’t a fairytale with rose-tinted glasses and dreamy nonsense. It’s about setting realistic expectations with yourself, treating your heart and mind with the gentleness they deserve, and taking steady, thoughtful steps toward your dreams. If you can fall in love with … Read more
Tea for the Soul, Civet Coffee for… Well, Let’s See. I’ve got nothing against coffee or coffee lovers. Heck, I drink coffee occasionally. But after encountering Luwak coffee , my sense of adventure took a dramatic nosedive—at least in the beverage department. No matter how much you rave about its “rich taste,” I’m staying firmly … Read more
Why Do You Need to Discover Yourself? Puzzled? Me too. I mean, I’m forty-freaking-something, and now I need to work on discovering.Trust me, I thought the same thing. Yet here I am, writing an entire blog on self discovery journal prompts to help fellow midlifers. Imagine it took me two precious decades of my life … Read more
So, you’re in your forties, staring at this screen, wondering if journal writing is for you. Maybe you’ve got a million thoughts swirling, or maybe you just like the idea of writing in a journal but don’t know where to start. Either way—welcome. You’re exactly where you need to be. Here’s the deal: Journaling is … Read more
What is Positive Affirmation? The concept of positive affirmations is simple, really. It’s just a statement, but one spoken with intention and positivity. Yet, if you’re like most people, the skeptic in you might immediately question it. “Really? If I keep repeating, ‘I am powerful,’ I’ll actually become powerful?” And trust me, a midlife mindset … Read more
Forty years in, we’ve earned this right: to live a life by design, not by default. For many of us, the nest has started to quiet down—kids grown or growing up, the hustle of everyday demands easing off just a bit. And with this shift, one big question looms- What’s next? I’m right there with … Read more
When I first heard the idea of writing a letter to my younger self, I felt weird. Little did I know then how therapeutic writing a letter to yourself could be. The whole endeavour can lead to writing an enriching guide to build a better life. It felt a little strange, like reaching back through time to … Read more
Learn to reclaim the power of ‘no’ without feeling guilty. This blog explores why we feel pressured to explain and offers tips for setting boundaries with confidence.
Discover why now is the moment to release old wounds, embrace growth, and reclaim your emotional freedom.