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Solo in the Land of Smiles: A 55-Year-Old’s Thailand Adventure

Confession time: at 55, I'd never travelled solo. It wasn't a fear, exactly, but a comfortable routine. Family vacations, and group trips with friends – that was my travel comfort zone. Then, life surprised me with a generous chunk of free time and a persistent whisper: "The world is out there, Margaret." So, with a…

Decoding Your Husband’s Midlife Crisis: It’s Not Just About the Red Sports Car (and How to Help)

A midlife crisis can feel like a hurricane hitting your marriage. But guess what? Sometimes women (and the menopause rage) are not the only ones to be blamed. Dealing with restlessness, irritability, or outlandish purchases is also related to men. While some husbands might experience a period of impulsive behaviour, a midlife crisis is often…

Second Act? Starting a Business After 50 Isn’t for Wimps 

I was close to 50 when I started my first business. After spending most of my adult career in the corporate world at big brand companies, I set out independently, forming a marketing consulting and content writing business. Despite some speed bumps, a major pandemic, and a recession, it still exists today – albeit in a…

The Astrology of Midlife: How to Navigate the Big 5 Transits

Did you know that the internal and external changes at midlife can be a spiritual wake-up call from the universe written in the stars? That’s because, in our 40s and 50s, we're supposed to experience five significant astrological transits – Uranus Opposition, Neptune Square, Pluto Square, Chiron Return and Second Saturn Return. These transits can…

Don’t Stop Me Now! Becoming A Dancing Queen At Any Age

My first ballet lesson was at the age of four, and that’s when my dream to be a ballerina began. Ongoing lessons three times a week as a young girl allowed me to think that perhaps my vision of dancing Swan Lake on a big stage one day could come true. But alas, though I…
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