Tag: Middle age
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Birthday pondering, another year wiser?
It is Spring and the birthday season is in full swing. In my family, there are a whole lot of us born around this time. It starts slow, a couple in the short days of February, bringing some sunshine into that month. Then we have a couple more in March and then 5 + 1…
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Don’t pigeonhole Gen Xers as ‘middle-aged’
Lately, I’ve found myself recoiling at the term ‘middle-aged’. I even have a hard time saying it. Similar to the proverbial character on the big screen who stutters over a word which they find so unappealing, all for dramatic effect. Since I am ‘middle-aged’, (by all reasonable definitions), I thought I’d better get over myself…
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After 25 years, why I walked away from my beloved career
When I told people I was effectively dropping out of the career I took 25 years to build, there was a wide range of responses. I was well-respected and had accomplished many things. On the outside, I seemed to be having fun while managing a fast-paced team. I maintained excellent relationships within the company and…
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One review warns…this is a blueprint and a cautionary tale
Reviews for the ebook Fruitless at 40: Rediscovering my Creative Power “If you identify with creativity you will be interested in Christine’s story of the changes she made in her life over the past six years. There is something for all of us; for those in their 40’s – you may identify and take heart…