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Ever feel like your life took an unexpected plot twist, and you're not sure what's going to happen next?
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I know the feeling!
One minute you're cruising along, and the next, things have shifted – your kids are moving out, your career is changing, or you're facing any of the other numerous major life changes that happen in midlife. For me, it happened when my oldest graduated, my mom passed away, and my husband retired from the military - all in a blink of 7 months. I felt like key pieces of WHO I was had fallen off and I felt desperate to make myself feel whole again.
Here's a second question for you:
Do you ever wish you had someone who would just tell you what you’re supposed to do?
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Also, me!
I want to tell you that I will be that person, but unfortunately, while guidance is awesome, the real magic can only come from you. That's why I won't tell you what to do. What I will do, is give you the information, tools and support to rock these midlife changes with confidence and, dare I say, maybe even a little joy.
What are we talking about?
This blog is all about making sure midlife doesn't turn into a crisis for you. Think of it as a friendly corner of the internet where you can feel understood, supported, and ready to take on whatever comes your way. My goal for this post? To give you a sneak peek at the topics I chat about, so you can see if this blog – and my coaching style – are a good fit for you. I'm all about being straight forward in what I say and respecting your time, so let's jump right in!
Why focus on midlife?
Midlife is a time when a lot of big changes tend to happen and they tend to happen in quick succession. It's easy to feel like you've lost your way on the path you were on. That's actually where the whole "midlife crisis" idea comes from – people struggling to make sense of all the shifts happening around them.Midlife also brings changes that feel like pieces of you are being taken away – you no longer have kids at home, your body doesn't quite work the way it used to, or key relationships in your life have ended. It can be very challenging to navigate these subtractions from your sense of self and to maintain your confidence in who you are in the midst of it all.
This is where I can help.
I do that by sticking to 3 rules for myself:
💋 Keep It Super Simple
😉 Make It Easy
🏫 Explain It Like I’m a Beginner
These aren't a gimmick or just another catchy little slogan, these are how I personally learn and how I've found it's most effective to help other people learn.
Life can be complicated enough without having to deal with jargon or otherwise overly complex information. So, when I explain things, know that I'm sharing them in the same simple, easy-to-digest, beginner-level way that I understood them.
Let's take a look at some of the ways that you might be experiencing or have experienced a subtraction from your sense of self. First, midlife often brings changes in our physical, mental, and emotional health and wellness. Think about how your energy levels might shift, how you might have lost some of your ability to juggle as many tasks, or how you might feel less connected to old routines. Maybe you've received a diagnosis stating you have a chronic illness and you're beginning to lose some physical abilities. You might be someone who is facing cognitive decline issues in yourself or in an aging parent?
We can also experience changes in a lot of our relationships that helped shape how we identified ourselves. These could be family relationships, friendships, or work relationships. For example, becoming an empty nester can be a very large subtraction moment in your life. The changes are simple: less people in the house, you are now only responsible for yourself, they are responsible for themselves, and you have more time. But the impact is deeper than that: the house is too quiet, you worry if you did your parenting job right, you worry if they're properly prepared, and you have no idea what to do with all this time.And all of that doesn't even mention the truth you and I both know, that when any relationship shifts, no matter what the relationship was, you lose some people. Do you have friends that you were in your life because your kids were friends with their kids? And maybe they're no longer a part of your life? Yeah. Sadly, that happens.
One last example, before we move on. A person who leaves their field of employment after, let's say, 30 years. This used to be a much more common experience. Maybe this person worked their way up through the ranks and is now entering upper management with the help of a college degree they earned along the way. Maybe they hit their midlife years and realized they were in a career that they thought they should do and not what they wanted to do. Maybe they decided to dedicate their 20 years, upwards to 35 years, in the military. This one has other added layers to its scenario, but for now we're going to just stick with the career change aspect.
Let's look at the time progression for these people. They most likely started in these scenarios somewhere between 18 and 21 years old. If they did 20 to 30 years in their chosen profession, they are now somewhere around 38, 41, 48 and 51 years old. Look at that again: 18 to 21 years old. 38 to 51 years old. Look at where you are as a person in your midlife. Look back to where you were when you were 18 or 21 years old and just starting out.
How much changing have you done in that time? Have you stuck with the same employment in all that time? How much of your identity would have been formed around that large of a factor in your life?
How am I qualified to help?
For one, I understand what you're experiencing. I know what it feels like to have pieces of your identity fall off, realizing that they no longer fit you as you are now, and you have to reconstruct who you are. I understand that confusion, the grief, and the feeling of not quite belonging.
And second, I'm not just winging it. I'm a certified Midlife Transitions Coach. That means I've got the training and the tools to help you navigate these changes.
I've studied the psychology of transitions, including behavioral psychology, learned practical coaching techniques, and developed a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that midlife brings.
I'm not just someone who's been through it; I'm someone who's dedicated to helping others through it.
So, what can you expect?
I'm going to be covering a range of topics related to midlife transitions. Think of it as your go-to resource for navigating all the changes that come with this stage of life.
You can expect weekly blog posts on topics such as rediscovering your identity, dealing with grief and loss, shifting your mindset, building resilience, and creating a fulfilling future. I'll be sharing practical tips, personal stories, and insights from my coaching experience, all with the goal of helping you feel more confident and empowered.
⭐ Casey Cue ⭐
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Let’s wrap this up, shall we? (aka TL;DR)
This blog is for you if you're navigating midlife changes and you're looking for some help and guidance on your journey.
This coach is for you if you're looking for someone who is experienced both personally and professionally, and who will share that help and guidance in a straight forward and easy to understand way.
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No matter what you choose, I'm grateful you took the time to read this post. I hope it's given you a better understanding of what I'm all about and how I can help you on your midlife journey.
Until next time, take care of you and yours,
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