LOOKING BACK AT A YEAR OF LIVING LIFE LIGHTLY - Cresting The Hill
Living life lightly means moving on from the scars of yesterday, releasing what weighs us down, and embracing light and grace.| Cresting The Hill
Living life lightly means moving on from the scars of yesterday, releasing what weighs us down, and embracing light and grace.| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
As I strive to live life more lightly, I've discovered that I need to give up the commitments and burdens that weigh me down.| Cresting The Hill
Do you ever get weighed down by all the little layers of stress? Do you find things build up and the little annoyances seem to become bigger than they should be? #midlife #stress| Cresting The Hill
Midlife is a time of learning to shed the shells that no longer serve us| Cresting The Hill
LIVING IN A DIGITAL WORLD| Cresting The Hill
INTRO| Cresting The Hill
MY AUGUST DELIGHTS| Cresting The Hill
The backpack theory, also known as the rucksack theory, is based on the idea that we all carry with us a pack full of our experiences and expectations| Cresting The Hill
5 tips for becoming more "real" - discovering and owning who you really are| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
Stepping away from toxic people and unhealthy situations can give us the space we need to grow and step into who we're meant to be.| Cresting The Hill
You get to choose your response. You don't have to fix everything and everyone - work on valuing yourself and the rest will fall into place.| Cresting The Hill
Are we aging well? How do we go about intentionally aging with grace? I came up with 3 choices that I hope are helping me to age well into the future.| Cresting The Hill
Is it just me or have you noticed people are too busy to engage as much as they used to? Are you trying to affirm others where you can?| Cresting The Hill
It's not about holding on tightly or completely letting go - let's just hold on loosely instead| Cresting The Hill
The 12 Choices for Happiness - Number #1 is to choose contentment over dissatisfaction and envy| Cresting The Hill
Retirement can be fluid - we retire, then change our mind and un-retire, and then finally re-retire when we're ready for the next stage of life.| Cresting The Hill
Friday's Thought - Do you look at yourself and see who you are becoming?| Cresting The Hill
MIDLIFE ROCKS! ~ Travel now or dream of travel later - midlife is the time for travelling. #midlife #travel| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
You're not alone if you're feeling fed up with your job - here's three ways to respond and move forward.| Cresting The Hill
Here are some of the things to consider if you want to retire early and quit that job from hell. #earlyretirement| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
Acting graciously allows us to let go of judgement and expectation and that in turn allows room for gratitude for all that we have in our lives. #grace #gratitude| Cresting The Hill
Increasing enjoyment in life can be as easy as engaging and connecting with others - at our own pace in our own time.| Cresting The Hill
It's time to stop worrying about everything and overthinking it all - it's time to be fearless and fabulous!| Cresting The Hill
The fourth letter in my A to Z of how I'm going to achieve "More" in my life this year.| Cresting The Hill
What if the changes in my values and deciding to place my needs first, mean I die alone with my cat?| Cresting The Hill
Never underestimate yourself - 6 reasons why it's okay to leave a "perfectly good" job and find something else that suits you better. It's never too late to start afresh. #midlife #employment| Cresting The Hill
How the simple sentence "don't pick up the monkey" changed my stress levels| Cresting The Hill
I'm learning to re-define the word detachment - focusing on self-care and boundaries| Cresting The Hill
It's confession time - I'm totally addicted to Pinterest and I think I may even be a Pinaholic! #pinterest #pinning| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
5 simple choices to help you find a life of satisfaction and contentment| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
How do we begin to live with joy as our natural default in a busy and sometimes messy world?| Cresting The Hill
It's time to recognize the hard work that's gone into preparing for the life we have now. We've earnt the rewards we're reaping.| Cresting The Hill
No matter how much work you've done on yourself, you can still snap back sometimes. So be easy on you. Growth is a dance.| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
INTRO| Cresting The Hill
It's good to reach out in stressful times, but often you need to reach in and do some inner work too.| Cresting The Hill
What do you do when you're between things? When you've moved on but haven't arrived yet? You are in a season of waiting and growing. Don't settle - just wait. #midlife #change #waiting| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
What does it mean to live our truth and to speak our truth? We can live authentically and without hurting others if we're brave enough to own our truth and to be accepting of the differences others bring to the table. #inspiration #truth| Cresting The Hill
What does "genteel poverty" look like in the 21st Century? I think it's about consciously choosing a simple way of life, detaching yourself from consumerism, and living a life of contentment. #midllife #genteelpoverty| Cresting The Hill
How do we develop self-confidence? The two key starting points are eye contact and a smile. Confidence grows with every positive interaction we have. So look up and smile! #lifeinspiration| Cresting The Hill
Sometimes a door closes in our life and we realize it's a pivotal moment when we get to choose a new path and leave behind an old way of living. It's a good thing and something to embrace with open arms. #midlife #closeddoor| Cresting The Hill
Yes, you can stop working in your 50's. You need to choose what's right for you and stop seeking validation from others. Choose wisely and be confident in your ultimate choice. #earlyretirement #midlife| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
The key to a balanced life is to include a regular "Do-Nothing" Day - a space of time to chill out and step away from the busyness of the world.| Cresting The Hill
Life is like a river - we can wear ourselves out swimming against the current, or we can choose to go with the flow.| Cresting The Hill
Retirement isn't a contest to see who's the busiest or whose bucket list is the longest. It's okay to be unbusy and relaxed.| Cresting The Hill
Have you wondered what retirement will be like? Are you worried you'll be bored? There are certainly changes that come with it - but they're all good and boredom isn't one of them! #midlife #retirement| Cresting The Hill
As the cliché goes, “happiness is an inside job” and contentment is entirely up to you.| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
Midlife is the time to stop apologizing for who you are - stop living small and start living large!| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
None of us get to determine what life events are in store for us (good or bad) but we do get to choose how we react or respond to them. I'm choosing positivity and gratitude. #midlife #happiness| Cresting The Hill
We need to choose to be happy every day - it doesn't just happen. This is my series on 12 choices for Happiness| Cresting The Hill
midlife blog choosing happiness| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
MY JULY DELIGHTS| Cresting The Hill
DON'T LET YOUR TITLE DEFINE YOU| Cresting The Hill
When we start noticing the small joys in our everyday life, we find happiness creeping quietly into our world.| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
Let's choose to be fabulous. I'm not talking about trying to be an over the top fashionista, or a flamboyant flamingo - just your very best self.| Cresting The Hill
Have you thought about cultivating qualities that will enrich and enhance your life in the years to come? I'm sharing how to do this intentionally.| Cresting The Hill
2017 is the year of contentment - saying "I am enough, I have enough"| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
ARE WE WAITING TO BE SAVED?| Cresting The Hill
As I mentioned at the beginning of January when I chose "Delight" as my Word of the Year, I thought I'd round off each month with three delights.| Cresting The Hill
Neurographical art is perfect for a non artist. It creates mindfulness and peace without having too much structure or the ability to draw skilfully.| Cresting The Hill
3 areas of life to cultivate and focus your energy into that will lead to you thriving in Midlife.| Cresting The Hill
3 great tips to cultivate creativity in all areas of your life - Fuel, Ritual, and Practice.| Cresting The Hill
Adult colouring in reduces anxiety and stress, and creates focus. It helps replace negative thoughts with pleasant ones.| Cresting The Hill
It's never too late to become creative - according to research we have a second peak at 57. What are you doing to make the most of your second wind? #creativity| Cresting The Hill
at last! my stained glass staircase is finishedHow I created a stained glass stair railing - from boring rails to an eyecatching feature. #stainedglass #leadlight| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
Happiness Choice #6 - Choose to be Grateful for the life you have| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
This year I've wanted to live from a heart-centered worldview - to be calm and grounded on the inside.| Cresting The Hill
I've learned to not care about what people think of me. I know who I am, I know what I stand for, and I know the things I do.| Cresting The Hill
STEP #7 ON THE JOURNEY TO HAPPINESS ~ STOP WORRYING| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
INTRO| Cresting The Hill
6 MONTHS OF CHOOSING TO BE DELIGHTED| Cresting The Hill
Are you allowing worry to control your emotions, or are you learning to respond more thoughtfully to life's upsets and upheavals?| Cresting The Hill
These are the lessons I've learned over the years from when I published my first blog post until now.| Cresting The Hill
Who is the Proverbs 31 woman? Why I don't like her very much. And why it's time she stopped being a role model.| Cresting The Hill
What do you do when you lose your happiness? How do you find it again?| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
It's okay to say no If you don’t want to do it, If you’re already over scheduled, If you don’t have the time, If it doesn’t fit your values, If you feel forced to say ‘yes’, If it makes you uncomfortable, If it makes you unhappy #quotes| Cresting The Hill
STEP #8 ON THE JOURNEY TO HAPPINESS ~ STOP PEOPLE PLEASING. You can’t go through life worried about what everyone else is going to think. #stoppeoplepleasing| Cresting The Hill
