For so many women in midlife and beyond, the idea of self-care sparks guilt. We know we ‘should’ be engaging in self-care practices, yet
I enjoy my own company. There. I said it. Loner. Introvert. Hermit. Bizarre. Outsider. Solitary. Each of these words have been used
Overwhelm can feel like drowning in a sea of thoughts, tasks and emotions – we’ve all been there. What’s your go-to when
From mid-May until the second week of June 2023, I’ve been overseas on holiday. Not the kind of trip you take each
Overwhelmed. It’s the word I’m seeing on social media and hearing in conversations consistently. For most people, especially those who celebrate Christmas,
The start of a new year often leads to goal planning. Life can be a juggling act at the best of times,
Journal prompts. I know you love them. I’ve spoken about my love-hate relationship with journal prompts on my podcast in the past,
Wondering how journaling supports healing? Let’s be real: healing is no walk in the park. It often isn’t ‘sexy’, linear or social
Today’s fast-paced and demanding world means most of us have more on our to-do list than we have time. While adding another
As December nears, this is the time of the year when many of us feel as though we are limping towards the
As part of the 2025 Midlife Madness Summit, Selena interviewed me about journaling, writing, midlife and more. I have included a short
The deadlines. The family demands. The emotional overload. Life has a way of piling up. What’s your go-to when you’re feeling stretched
Saying ‘yes’ when your body says ‘no’ Living beyond your means Taking tomorrow for granted Shame – it’s toxic. Work on processing
Your lack of boundaries is making you miserable. I know because I’ve been exactly where you are right now. To avoid stepping
I am grateful to have been interviewed by Ryan Hassan from The Centre for Healing recently. We covered several areas in our
My 36th birthday looms as I write these words. I have always found birthdays to be a bit of a strange time.
I first started journaling at 12. Mostly because I had thoughts I didn’t want to share with anyone else. My journal quickly
This world is not for the faint-hearted. When you make the time to look around you (really look), you’ll find much beauty
I enjoy writing a good old-fashioned to-do list. While I’d love to say I came up with the idea of drafting a
There’s a quiet kind of exhaustion most women in midlife and beyond can relate to. This exhaustion is not loud or chaotic.
While we can’t always point to our childhood for answers, our childhood experiences contribute to shaping how we view ourselves, others and
Here are 50 everyday struggles journaling can help women in midlife and beyond with.* This list has been compiled based on the