Five years ago, I faced what I call my "great midlife unravelling," a collision of grief, perimenopause, and career crossroads that left me questioning everything. Today, I've built a global podcast, mentor women worldwide, and live a life aligned with my deepest values. The difference? I chose to invest in myself when it felt scariest. In this personal solo episode, I share the behind-the-scenes story of how backing myself through meditation courses, masterminds, and mentoring didn't just change my career, it transformed my relationships, confidence, and sense of what's possible in the second half of life.
Key Takeaways
The "Later" Trap Will Keep You Stuck Forever
We tell ourselves we'll invest in growth when work calms down, when kids are older, when we have more time. But what if later never feels easier? What if now is all we have? The women thriving in midlife stopped waiting for perfect conditions and started creating change from within.
Free Resources Won't Create Deep Change
Podcasts, YouTube videos, and saved Instagram posts are helpful, but they won't make daily choices for you or do the inner work. When we don't pay for something, we don't pay attention. Real investment through time, energy, and money creates real commitment and sustainable transformation.
Your Roles Don't Define Your Worth
Ask yourself, when it comes to investing time and money in yourself, what do you think you are worth? Not what your job title says or your family roles reflect, but you, your dreams, growth, and potential. The answer reveals everything about what you'll allow into your life.
Investment Creates Ripple Effects Beyond You
When you invest in yourself, everything expands around you. Relationships deepen, new friendships form, and opportunities appear that you didn't know existed. Your growth permits others to grow. Your courage invites others to be courageous.
Small Steps Lead to Extraordinary Outcomes
My journey from lost educator to global podcaster started with a meditation course. Then books, then a mastermind that terrified me. Each investment built on the last, creating momentum that transformed not just my career but my entire identity. You don't need to know the whole staircase, just take the first step.
Your Next Chapter Starts Now
The woman you're becoming in midlife isn't the woman you were five years ago, and she's not the woman you'll be five years from now. You're at the halfway mark, not the finish line. Stop waiting for a crisis or a magical sign to begin investing in yourself. Start small, start scared, just start.
Ready to explore what's next for you? Book a free 20-minute connection call through the link below or visit joclarkcoaching.com. It's a relaxed space to explore where you're at, where you want to go, and how to bridge that gap. No pressure, just support.
Remember, midlife isn't the end of your story. It's the beginning of an exciting new chapter, and you get to write it.
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Here’s to redefining midlife and making our next half of life even better than the first.