November's Plot Twist: Life After the Midlife Masquerade
You survived October's midlife masquerade ball! Now what? As the fake cobwebs come down and the pumpkins start looking a bit saggy (relatable, right?), it's time to talk about what happens when the masks come off.
Remember those sneaky forms of self-sabotage we talked about? They're like those persistent Halloween decorations your neighbor still hasn't taken down – a bit obvious in the daylight. Now that we can see them clearly, we can actually do something about them!
Our Greatest Hits of Hiding Out
Truth be told – we've all got our favorite excuses. There's the classic "I'll start my dream project when the kids are older" (Spoiler: they'll always need something!). Or how about this gem: "I'm too old for TikTok/starting over/wearing that" (Says who?). And let's not forget everyone's favorite: "I should have figured it all out by now" (Guess what? - nobody has!).
Your Permission Slip to Get Real
Remember passing notes in school? Here's your midlife permission slip: You have official permission to be a beginner again. Yes, even in that yoga class where everyone seems to be a human pretzel. You're absolutely allowed to change your mind – that 20-year-old career choice isn't a life sentence. And you know what? You can totally admit you don't have all the answers. Actually, it's kind of liberating!
The Plot Twist You've Been Waiting For
Here's the thing about midlife – it's actually the perfect time to try something new. Think about it: you've got experience, you know what you don't want (equally important!), and you probably don't care as much about what the neighbors think anymore.
Your Next Chapter Starter Pack
It's time to rename one "someday" dream to "this month." Sign up for that thing you think you're too old for. Share your story with other midlife rebels – trust me, we're everywhere!
Remember how freeing it felt to wear a costume on Halloween? That same permission to reinvent yourself is available every single day. The only difference is, now you're dressing up as the real you.
So, what's it going to be? Because this next chapter? It's going to be good. Really good. And the best part? No costume required. Click here if you’d like to learn more how I can help.