Have you noticed thoughts creeping in now you are in your fifties, ones that ask, “Is this it?” I hear it often, from clients, friends, and even at times from myself.

Fifty is supposed to be a time of wisdom, freedom, and confidence. And yet, for many of us, it feels like a chapter closing, not opening.

Maybe it’s the views of society that say your prime has passed. Or the relentless social media reels of youth flooding your feed.

Or perhaps it’s because you mourn versions of you that never got to be. The career you didn’t pursue.

The relationship that didn’t bloom. The dreams you put to one side to deal with life’s responsibilities.

But here’s something I want to tell you: Feeling like life is over doesn’t mean it actually is.

This could be a sign that something exciting is evolving. The roles you have played in your life up to now are making way for something better.

Your life isn’t over. It’s pivoting. And in that pivot, there is adventure and power.

In fact, this chapter, this messy, questioning chapter, might be the first time life starts to feel like yours.

Though many people fear the process, we are lucky to experience ageing. For some they worry about illness, looking older and the prospect of losing loved ones.

The attitude you adopt to aging will determine how you go through the process. One of the best attitudes to adopt is the attitude of aging gracefully.

Aging gracefully means embracing the natural process of growing older with self-confidence, a positive attitude, and the practice of self-care.

It’s about maintaining your physical and mental health, nurturing your relationships, and celebrating the wisdom that comes with age.

Rather than resisting change and fighting the aging process, it’s a mindset of acceptance and self-love.

Ultimately, it’s finding joy and purpose at every stage of life.

Stress seems to be an inevitable part of life these days and for many people, stress in the workplace is commonplace. If you are someone who is dealing with this situation at the moment, it can make life difficult and can begin to have repercussions in every area of your life.

You may feel depressed or stressed going to work each day, it could be causing anxiety-related illnesses and it could also be affecting your home life as well.

If this seems all too familiar to you, you may be looking for ways to deal with the situation you have found yourself in. You could be asking “How can I handle stress in my workplace?”

Are you one of those people who goes through life doing your own thing without a second thought to the opinion of others or do you stress and ruminate over the thoughts you believe other people are having about you?

If you fall into the second category, there will be several reasons for your behaviour. Often, worrying about what others think stems from a deep-rooted desire to be validated and accepted by those around you. If you believe your self-worth is tied to the opinions of others, then you will seek their approval and could also be constantly comparing yourself to them.

This behaviour can create a cycle of self-doubt and anxiety that can be incredibly damaging to the relationship you have not only with other people but also with yourself.

If you have experienced rejection or judgement, this can also make you overly concerned with the need to fit in. This can stifle your true, authentic self and leave you at odds with your core values and beliefs, making your world unaligned.

True happiness comes from within and is not reliant on external factors such as material possessions or other people.

To be truly happy, it is important to cultivate self-love, practice gratitude, live in the present moment, and pursue activities and relationships that bring you joy and fulfilment.

Additionally, setting and achieving meaningful goals, taking care of your physical and mental well-being, and maintaining positive relationships are key components of experiencing lasting happiness in life.