✨ Navigate midlife with confidence, purpose, and joy. From solo living and lifestyle shifts to personal growth and rediscovery, these posts are all about embracing the freedom and challenges of life after 45.
Each week we pause and capture just one story that matters — a small moment that deserves to be remembered.👉 Need a little structure or support? Check out the Pen Your Past Starter Kit. It’s the easiest way to get started today! This Week’s Pen Your Past Prompt Write a letter to a car, truck,…
This week’s Pen Your Past™ is to compare your mornings then vs. now — and discover what those little shifts say about your life story.👉 Want other prompts? Check out the Pen Your Past Starter Kit. This Week’s Pen Your Past Prompt Compare a “morning then” to a “morning now.” What do the differences say…
WEEK 9 OF THE 52-WEEK DIGITAL DECLUTTER SERIES This week’s challenge is all about reducing password stress by creating a system that feels safe, simple, and easy to keep up with. Let’s Be Honest… Passwords Are a Nightmare If you’ve ever forgotten a login, reset your password five times, or had to dig through a…
This week’s Pen Your Past™ prompt is here to help you pause, reflect, and write just one story that matters.👉 Need a little structure or support? Check out the Pen Your Past Starter Kit. This Week’s Pen Your Past Prompt What’s something you’re learning the hard way — but you’re still glad you did?What did…
✍️ One Small Prompt, One Personal StoryThis weekly series is part of the Pen Your Past™ Project – a legacy-writing practice for women who want to leave something real behind. 💌 Want the printable journal pages that go with these prompts? 📥 Download the Free Pen Your Past Starter Kit here » This Week’s Pen…
The article provides nine financial milestones for women in their 40s and 50s who may feel overwhelmed managing money while facing life challenges. It emphasizes the importance of awareness, simplifying finances, seeking support, building an emergency fund, planning for emergencies, understanding debt, automating savings, reflecting on money lessons, and defining personal success.
One small prompt, one personal story — that’s what Pen Your Past™ is all about.👉 Need help getting started? Download the Pen Your Past Starter Kit This Week’s Pen Your Past Prompt If this chapter of your life had a soundtrack, what would be on it?What songs match your current mood, rhythm, or season? What…
This week’s Pen Your Past™ prompt — a gentle way to write what matters, one prompt at a time.👉 Need help getting started? Download the Pen Your Past Starter Kit This Week’s Pen Your Past Prompt Write about something you saved – and why?It doesn’t have to be valuable. It just has to matter to…
This week’s Pen Your Past™ prompt — a gentle way to write what matters, one prompt at a time.👉 Need help getting started? Download the Pen Your Past Starter Kit This Week’s Pen Your Past Prompt ☀️ What was your first summer as a teenager like?Thirteen is an in-between age — no longer a kid,…
This week’s Pen Your Past™ prompt — a gentle way to write what matters, one prompt at a time.👉 Need help getting started? Download the Pen Your Past Starter Kit This Week’s Pen Your Past Prompt What’s something you used to love doing as a girl — that you’ve stopped doing?Would you bring it back…
A gentle reflection practice for midlife women who want to reconnect with the parts of themselves they’ve quietly set aside Have you ever looked back at an old version of yourself and thought,I didn’t realize how much I was carrying.Or how much I had already survived? In midlife, there’s a natural pull to reflect. Not…
When I became a mother at 17, I made a choice—one that shaped my life in ways I never imagined. Instead of following the traditional path of marriage, I prioritized raising my son and building a fulfilling career. Now, at 49, I’m not just a career woman and empty nester—I’m also ‘Mimi’ to two beautiful…
Have you ever had one of those days where even brushing your hair feels like climbing a mountain? Maybe you sit down to rest for just a minute and suddenly, two hours have vanished. And then, the guilt creeps in: Why am I so lazy? Why can’t I just get up and do things like…
By the time we hit 40, life changes—our bodies feel different, our priorities shift, and let’s be real, energy isn’t what it used to be. I’ve spent a lot of time researching what actually helps at this stage of life—not just what sounds good in theory, but what actually works for me and other women…
In June 2024, I turned 49 years old and was already the “Mimi” to an adorable little boy that my son and his wife created. I had my son when I was only 17, so he’s a full grown man with a whole family now. From the start of 2024, I felt a little lost,…
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Are You Living on Autopilot? You wake up, grab your coffee, scroll through your phone, work, run errands, maybe watch a show, and then—poof—the day is gone. Rinse and repeat. Sound familiar? It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind, moving from one task to another without much thought. But deep down, there’s…
The last box was packed, the hugs were given, and suddenly, the house is quieter than it’s ever been. If you’re anything like me, you thought you’d be fine—after all, we raised them to be independent! But once my son left, I found myself standing in his empty room, unsure of what to do with…
The post explores various personality tests, their significance in self-understanding, personal growth, and enhancing relationships. It presents experiences with different assessments like the 16 Personalities test and CliftonStrengths. Practical tips on leveraging results for personal and professional development are also shared, encouraging readers to select tests that align with their goals.
The writer shares their journey from introversion to pursuing a YouTube channel in their late-40s. Despite struggles with perfectionism and low self-esteem, they aim to preserve personal stories for their grandkids and foster connections online. The piece is motivational, encouraging others to embrace imperfection and take actionable steps toward their dreams.