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Embrace Your MIDLIFE JOURNEY!
BY MICHELLE LEMOI
Why is midlife so crucial? It is the pivotal turning point of life. The moment on the middle of the bridge where you can’ t go back to your 20’ s and 30’ s, but you have this new unchartered path in front of you. It has truly become my favorite time because it can be a period of huge transformation, self-discovery, self-mastery, and growth.
Our 20’ s are all about what we are“ supposed to be doing”. Society tells us we are supposed to get a degree, find a job, excel at it, find a husband, get married, and have kids.
Our 30’ s are“ supposed to be” all about growing our family. We might be faced with juggling a husband, children, and a career – whether that be a stay-athome mom or out in the workforce.
Our 40’ s might begin to resemble our 30’ s, with more family time, as the kids get older. We might be reintegrating into the workforce or taking on additional responsibilities to advance our career.
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