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Welcome to Renewal!
e-newsletter of The Centre for Midlife Renewal
Dear Reader,
Summer's in full swing. Nature is well underway in its abundance of renewal. How about you?
In this issue of Renewal! we bring you 7 ways to turn what could be a midlife "crisis" into a period of positive change and fulfillment. Our Coach's Toolkit includes a simple yet powerful exercise to help you get back on track with what's really important to you now. And we recommend some summer reading that's sure to inspire you.
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| Midlife Crisis? No Thanks!
7 Keys to Avoiding a Crisis and Creating the Midlife You Want
It's a common assumption that every midlife has to involve a crisis. But is this true? Although many of us go through some challenging times in our middle years, it's not a given that we must experience a full-blown "crisis". Many people find ways to turn midlife into a rich period of positive change, setting new priorities and pursuing new dreams.
Each person's path is unique, yet studies suggest there are things you can do to avoid crisis and create fulfilling changes.
Consider these 7 Key Principles: 1. Make time for reflection. ... read more | |
We Recommend... 
Got the blahs? Tired of the same-old same-old?
The Art of Possibility by Rosamund and Benjamin Zander can help lift you out of any rut you're stuck in. It's a charming, inspiring and highly practical book that invites us to look at the assumptions and attitudes that get in the way of our living creatively and passionately.
Benjamin Zander is the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. Roz Zander is a family therapist. Together, they have combined their wisdom in an uplifting book filled with heart and humour. They show us that living in the frame of mind that "anything's possible" is truly an art-an art that any of us can master. - Published by Penguin Books.
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Coach's Toolkit
Midlife is filled with reassessment. Things that used to matter a lot to us don't feel the same anymore. New priorities beckon-but how do we find the time to pursue them? A good first step is to become clearer about what we want or don't want now. To recognize, honestly, those things we've been saying "yes" to even though we know we want to stop. Or vice versa.
Here's a simple Exercise:
1. Draw a line down the middle of a sheet of paper
2. At the top of the left side, write NO. At the top of the right side, write YES.
3. In a quick brainstorm, write in the left column everything you can think of that you'd like to say NO to. These will probably include things you've been saying Yes to, but resenting.
4. In the right column, quickly jot down things you want to say YES to. These are probably things you've been wanting to do for some time, but have had so-called "good reasons" to put off.
5. Read over all your NO's. Choose one that you could act on today and do so.
6. Read over all your YES's. Same thing. Take action on at least one YES today.
Variation. Here's another way to do this exercise:
Instead of Yes and No at the top of the columns, write "Less Of" and "More Of". Then brainstorm all the things you want "less of" and all the things you want "more of" in your life. Once you see this written down, you'll likely recognize something you've been wanting to take action on for some time. Today's the day!
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Something
to Think About
"It isn't aging that frightens people. It's the fear of becoming uninspired and unwilling to try new things."
- Ken Dychtwald
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Special Teleclass
Are midlife issues getting you down? Are you ready for new energy, new focus, a renewed you? The Centre of Midlife Renewal is offering a four-part teleclass: No to Crisis. Yes to Renewal!
Whether you're looking for a career change, revitalized relationships, better health, more time for yourself, fresh new activities, greater fulfillment... No to Crisis. Yes to Renewal! is for you. Facilitated by Jeff Richardson, director of the Centre, this workshop conducted by phone will help you become clearer about how you want to live your life in the years ahead. It will help you reflect on what's truly meaningful to you now-and help you start taking practical steps immediately to begin achieving the positive changes you want. The teleclass is one hour a week over four consecutive weeks. A total of just four hours that could benefit you for many years to come. For dates, times and registration, click here to visit our Events page.
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