So, how did you ring in the new year?

Me? I finished reading (rather devouring) a great book that will impact my life, and those I mentor and coach, immensely: It’s Only Too Late If You Don’t Start Now: How to Create Your Second Life at Any Age by Barbara Sher.

Sher delivers an upfront, honest, down-to-earth look at Midlife. I turned 40 not too long ago, and hadn’t thought about midlife (consciously) yet. I have been, however, very stressed and frustrated. I’ve started wondering, “Is this it? Is this all there is? What have I been working so hard for?”

I came across this book and am so glad I gave it a try. Sher discusses the purposes of our “first life”, and the biological, emotional and cultural factors that affect us at various stages of our life.

Her discussion of midlife (our second life), our illusions, our expectations, and what really is possible was so eye opening to me. I realized there was one piece of midlife that I’ve actually been struggling with my entire life. Sher’s words gave me relief, clarity, and hope for new opportunities to live the life I’ve always been striving for: To live a fully enriched and exciting life, using my unique gifts in my unique way.

Care to join me?

To your uniqueness,
Karen
KarenLCox.com