Identity & Role Changes

After 50, it’s common to catch yourself comparing who you are now to who you used to be. You might remember how quickly you...

For much of adulthood, success is defined externally. It is measured by milestones, achievements, and visible progress that signal forward movement. People learn early...

Retirement is often described as a relief—less stress, more freedom, and a chance to finally breathe. And for many people, that’s true. But it’s also...

Not all change feels the same, even when the outward outcome looks similar. After 50, many people notice that transitions affect them differently depending...

If your confidence dipped after retirement, it can be tempting to treat it like a problem to solve. You might think you need to...

One of the most unsettling aspects of later-life transitions is the feeling that change never quite stops. Just as one adjustment settles, another shift...

After 50, many people expect identity to settle into something clear and stable. When it does not, the uncertainty can feel unsettling—especially if months...

Losing a role after 50 often brings an unexpected sense of disorientation. Even when the change is planned — retirement, stepping back from caregiving,...

At some point after 50, many people notice a quiet shift happening beneath the surface. It’s not always dramatic. There may be no single...

For many adults, a job title has quietly answered the question, “What do you do?” for decades. Over time, that simple answer becomes shorthand...