On today’s episode of Feminine Roadmap we’re talking about winning at midlife reinvention with courage, pluck and connection. Judy Holland, journalist and author of “Happinest: Finding Fulfillment When Your Kids Leave Home” is a woman who has not only reinvented herself but has done the research on what it takes to be successful at midlife reinvention. Judy covers many different, practical ways we can reinvent ourselves, the strategies and steps we can take to make that second half shift. Does the idea of reinvention feel scary or overwhelming? “Courage,” Judy says, “is a muscle we can work it out and strengthen it.” Research supports the idea that we are more effective in our second half because we bring all of our life experiences- successes, failures, joys, sorrows- to the golden table of midlife (and later). From taking personal inventories to reconnecting with friends and creating new ones, reinvention becomes a journey of contribution, one that benefits the greater good because we step into our fullest selves in this season instead of stepping back. We invite you to be brave, adventurous and strip away the fear – go ahead and get comfortable being uncomfortable – get on your own winning team at midlife reinvention! http://www.feminineroadmap.com/episode156/
SHOW NOTES:
6:07 Judy’s research journey on midlife and how she reinvented herself
18:35 The Argentine Tango and other marriage enhancers
“There’s an impulse not to take that reflective quiet time because it’s scary- it’s tough to examine and it’s tough to look internally but honestly it’s the only real path for figuring out what we need to do.”
30:51 Finding clues from the past for your current reinvention
42:01 Finding connection with people that you come across in your daily life
“We need a diverse stable of friends to provide fun, learning, connection and communication. So what I also suggest at this phase is to take stock of those people.”
55:21 Judy’s three key strategies
RESOURCES:
“Happinest: Finding Fulfillment When Your Kids Leave Home” Judy Holland
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