Navigating a Mid-life Unraveling
SHOW NOTES: Episode 32
Have you ever heard of mid-life unraveling? So often we hear the words “mid-life crisis” but I like how Brené Brown said it best — a “mid-life unraveling.” Unlike the commonly known midlife crisis, which is often associated with a specific event or cause, midlife unraveling is an ongoing process. It's a phase of life that can look different for everyone and can occur at any age.
I share about my personal experience with this unraveling in my early 30s and share my perspective on what to do during this time. I know for me, I had to surrender control and ask for help which can be hard to do but ultimately it led me to personal growth. As we go through life, we develop coping mechanisms and beliefs about ourselves that we think make us valuable and lovable. However, there comes a point in midlife when these coping mechanisms may no longer serve us. It’s important to let go of coping mechanisms that no longer serve you.
Remember, this is a lifelong journey of learning and growing. It's about embracing the process of midlife unraveling and finding the courage to become the person you were always meant to be.
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IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED:
The concept of a mid-life unraveling
How mid-life can occur at any age
Coping mechanisms and beliefs about yourself
Surrendering control and asking for help
The lifelong journey of learning and growing
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