Why Life Can Feel Unsettled After 50 (Even When Nothing Is “Wrong”)
Many people reach their 50s or early 60s and experience an unexpected sense of unease. Nothing is obviously wrong, and on the surface life...
Purpose, Identity, and Emotional Well-Being After 50
Many people arrive in their 50s and 60s with a strange mix of stability and uncertainty. On the outside, life may look “fine.” Responsibilities...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...