Turning 40 felt strange
It wasn’t the number that bothered me. Aging didn’t scare me. Leading up to 40, I was led to believe that I would feel the most confident in my 40s. I was shocked and unnerved to discover that was not my experience at all. My “mid-life crisis” started at 39 and it shook to the core.
I am a mom with a master’s degree, turned stay-at-home mom, learning new ways to grow.
When I first envisioned this space, I thought I would write on all sorts of topics: beauty, lifestyle, travel, finances… But it turns out, what I feel like writing about the most is my decision to return to work (or not) and the confidence crisis that comes with trying to get back in the saddle after taking over a decade off. I’ll share some other random thoughts along the way, too.
This is a constantly evolving space, but if any of this resonates with you, come journey with me!
#GOALS
“Your 40s are good. Your 50s are great. Your 60s are fab.
And 70 is f*@king awesome!”
— Helen Mirren
My latest thoughts…
- In 4 days I turn 50I’m not afraid of 50. But 49 was hard. And 39 wasn’t great. I’m noticing a trend. The eve year seems to be a time of reflection for me. My husband has been unemployed for the… Read More »In 4 days I turn 50
- Many hatsOver the last 7-8 years, I have tried on different job titles as one tries on hats: Web designer. SEO. Copywriter. Landing Page Specialist. They reflect my growth, my love of learning. Sometimes I wish I… Read More »Many hats
- What to look for in a new hireSharing an excerpt from Positioning with April Dunford: Rethinking Sales Strategies for Modern Markets with Loren Padelford podcast, Jun 13, 2024 April Dunford: What kind of personality traits were you looking for? I’m curious. What’s the interview… Read More »What to look for in a new hire
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My highs and lows
(and everything in-between)
Career Re-entry
40 Things
A few of my favorite things
A little bit of life’s pleasures…from simple to guilty.
These are my favorite gifts to both gift and receive.
