Midlife Crisis: A Wake-Up Call or Bad Cliché?
What is a midlife crisis? Beyond the sports car jokes and the clichés, I explore the signs, triggers, and whether what we’re feeling is a crisis or just a crossroads. Plus Quiz.
Are You Trying to Turn Your Life Around? (Breaking the Scarcity Mindset)
You have skills you haven’t monetized and evidence that you can do hard things. So why are you keeping your potential safely contained? Here is what happens when comfortable becomes limiting, and what it takes to begin again.
What Nobody Tells You About Working Hard
I spent 20 years being loyal, reliable, and hardworking. And I’m still living paycheque to paycheque. Here is why working hard for others is the “safe” choice that keeps you stuck.
Don’t Throw in the Towel!
If everything has gone wrong and life feels like more than you can handle right now, don’t throw in the towel. Sometimes the strongest thing you can do isn’t taking action – it’s just sticking around.
Are You Slowing Down as You Get Older? (And Why It Feels Good)
I walked to 7-Eleven twice in one hour, just for the coffee. A few years ago, that would have seemed like inefficient time management. Today, it was a precious, unhurried choice. Are you noticing your need to rush starting to ease?
I Secretly Want a Makeover (And the Shock of the iPad Mirror)
Nearing my late 50s, I’ve been mulling over something I rarely admit aloud: I secretly want a makeover. Not the frantic, mid-life crisis version. No sports cars, no drastic procedures, …
How Small Daily Anchors Keep Us Steady (All you Need is One)
After a major life change, the big picture is often too overwhelming to look at. Here is how finding just one simple daily anchor can keep you steady when everything else feels chaotic.
It’s Okay to Be Broken (Sometimes That’s When Love Looks Most Real)
Heartbreak changes us, especially when we’re broken by loving someone who needed to leave. If you’re dealing with your own pain and wondering if you’ll survive it, just remember: you aren’t weak, and it’s okay to be broken.
More Goodbyes Than Hellos
My student of 20 years, my boss’s father, my former roommates – the list is growing. As I prepare to move back to the UK, I’m realizing there’s less future than there used to be. But seeing other people’s chapters close is a blunt reminder not to waste what’s left of mine.
When Your Mission Ends: Finding Purpose After Loss (人生の目的)
In feudal Japan, a samurai without a master became a ronin. If you feel lost after a major life change, this ancient mindset can help you rebuild.
The Quiet Panic of Not Having Enough Money
I have lived out of convenience stores for 20 years. I have less, but I owe nothing. This is a look at the quiet dignity of living tight, without the crushing weight of modern debt.
