How Purpose Shifts When Work Is No Longer Central
For decades, work quietly shapes a person’s sense of purpose. It organizes time, creates structure, and provides a ready answer to the question, “What...
How Identity Changes After 50 — And Why That’s Normal
Identity often feels solid earlier in life. Roles provide structure, feedback, and a sense of who you are in relation to the world. Because...
Feeling Directionless vs. Being Between Chapters
Many adults reach a point after 50 where life feels oddly unstructured. The familiar markers that once guided decisions no longer feel as relevant,...
Finding Purpose After the Kids Are Grown or Work Slows Down
Purpose often feels obvious earlier in life because it is tied to responsibility. When someone needs you, when something depends on you, your days...
Why Motivation Feels Different in Your 50s and 60s
Many people notice a change in motivation in their 50s and 60s. Tasks that once felt energizing may now feel neutral. Goals that once...
Letting Go of Old Roles Without Losing Yourself
Many people reach their 50s and 60s carrying a quiet fear: If I let go of the roles that defined me, will I lose...
Reframing Aging: From “Getting Older” to “Entering a New Phase”
Many people grow up absorbing the idea that aging is a slow narrowing of life. The language around aging often emphasizes loss — less...
Why Purpose Often Feels Unclear After 50
Many people reach their 50s and notice a quiet but persistent question forming: What is my purpose now? This uncertainty can arise even when...
The Difference Between Purpose and Productivity After Midlife
For much of adult life, purpose and productivity are closely linked. Being busy often feels meaningful. Output provides structure, validation, and a sense of...
When Your Old Goals No Longer Motivate You
Many people reach a point after 50 where goals that once fueled effort no longer spark the same motivation. Achievements that once felt compelling...