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Overthinking and Anxiety in Midlife Women: A supportive guide to break free

Introduction: Many midlife women find themselves overthinking—whether it’s rehashing past decisions, worrying about the future, or second-guessing their current choices or just being able to switch off and relax. Overthinking can feel like a constant mental loop that saps your energy, peace of mind and stops us from being fully present or in flow. But …

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Emma Thorne Lees midlife woman coach

Positive Intelligence – My experiences

As you may have gathered if you have read previous posts, I have spent much of my life tangled in my own head, thoughts, worries, overthinking, second-guessing. I have also spent much of my life struggling with anxiety and sometimes depression, mainly without knowing it in my 20s and early 30s. I have now reached …

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Midlife Realities – Empty nest and facing our kids growing up

September. Back to school. Kids ´leaving´ home.  Going to uni, on a gap year, moving forward with their lives. The seasons change. The photos of our kids on their next first day of school/uni, compared to their first day at school looms in our memory. Lists and preparations for those leaving home for the first …

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Summer Sanity: 8 Healthy Habits for Mums Navigating Teens and (the eternal!) School Holidays

As summer arrives and the school doors close, mums (and dads!) find themselves facing a new challenge: navigating the school holidays with teenagers. Here in Spain these last a loooooooong time from mid/end June to mid September. The relaxed schedules and increased free time can sometimes lead to chaos and stress. However, by incorporating essential …

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Embracing the Complexities of Midlife: Insights from Midlife Women

Midlife, a phase marked by transitions and reflections, serves as a pivotal juncture in our lives. Yes, we talk about midlife crises and trading in partners or our cars, but do we really talk about the day to day realities, challenges and opportunities in our 40s and beyond? Midlife can be a time when we …

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