It’s been a while since I’ve been on here to share anything. My last post was a reflection about my birthday, going on a cruise, and feeling like an old lady. Although I have been into the whole self-improvement, working on me thing, I was in a funk. My youngest was going to graduate high school that coming June, so what now? My purpose as a single mom since 2009 was to raise and provide for my kids. That is 14+ years of working to provide; nothing fulfilling, but it served its purpose of income.
But now it was time to figure out my next steps. I can’t be in hospitality for the rest of my life. As much as I love the interactions with all kinds of people and the routine of the job, it’s time for me to do me. Not selfishly, because it always sounds that way when someone says it’s about them, but to search out my next chapter in my life.
And yes, it’s been a year but what a difference a year makes.
Soon after my last post in March 2023, I discovered the world of life coaching. Who knew it was a thing! I’ve always thought that I missed my calling being some kind of therapist or counselor. But at this age, I wasn’t enjoying the thought of going back to school. And when I researched coaching, it seemed very similar, but in my opinion, better.
So I signed up to get my certification through the Jay Shetty Certification School. You know him. He’s the guy with the blue eyes who used to be a monk and then became a mindset guru. Look him up if you don’t know him. The schooling was from March to October; not too long, but long enough to learn what I needed. And it was an intense course. I discovered so much about myself along the way.
In this growing process, I was coached by several peers. AMAZING! Who knew that I had feelings and issues that surfaced from nowhere. My self-belief and doubts… learned to work through those and come out the other side a more grateful, confident, loving person. My self-worth and perception are no longer in the toilet. I feel capable and worthy. This certification, even if I didn’t do anything with it, was worth every dollar. I am a better person.
So last week was my 55th birthday. I did not cry when I looked in the mirror. I did not see an old lady staring back at me. What I did see was a strong, compassionate warrior who is making her way and who is in the line of service to help other women become who they truly are deep down.
I know many women are either stuck, feeling alone, feeling lost, don’t know who they are anymore or are unfulfilled. So my next chapter is to help as many women as I can to find these along with peace and a love for living. I am the Midlife Mindshift Coach for Women. Here’s the link to my website: http://www.midlifemindshift.com
