More Than Midlife

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How to Reconnect With Your Desires After 50

How to Reconnect With Your Desires After 502 Oct13 min

<p>Have you ever stopped and asked yourself, "What do I actually want?" Not what makes sense or what your family needs, but what you want?</p><p>For many women in midlife, the answer feels out of reach. Most of the time, we do know what we want. We've just gotten very good at talking ourselves out of it.</p><p>In this episode, I talk about why your desires still matter after 50, why not wanting can feel safer than wanting, and how the thoughts that follow a dream are often the real obstacle. We'll look at why "should" rarely moves us, why "want" does, and what it costs to keep setting our dreams aside.</p><p>You'll also get a simple exercise to help you hear yourself again, including the one question most of us avoid: What have I been wanting that I haven't let myself say out loud?</p><p>It's not too late to want something for yourself. And midlife may be the perfect time to start.</p><p></p><p>What if some of the things you believe are simply “true” about your life are actually stories your mind has created?</p><p>And what might those stories be costing you?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we’re exploring the invisible space between <strong>what happens</strong> and <strong>what you make it mean, </strong>and how those interpretations can shape your emotions, relationships, choices, and ultimately your life.</p><p><br></p><p>Want to take this deeper? Join me for my free live class, <strong>How to Love Your Life Without Changing Everything.</strong></p><p><a href="https://calendly.com/janelle-minto/happy?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Save your spot here</a></p>