How to Survive Midlife Crisis
Whether you are a man or a woman, married or single you may experience what is known as midlife crisis. You may ask now what? How do I get through this? You could pretend that you are a teenager again or you could break free of the chains that bind you. Maybe a change is all you need. Or maybe you'll just ignore what is written below and do nothing.
I'm not a psychologist or a specialist in this field. I rely on common sense and real world experience. On top of that I turn 40 this year..am I due for a midlife crisis? or am I already having one? or maybe I know how to avoid it.
Consider this. I have lived half of my life. Must of us turn 40, look at our lives and wonder "how did I get here?". My job sucks (even if you are making tons of money), my family drains me, the wife (or husband) drives me nuts, none of my dreams or goals have been achieved. Does any of that sound familiar? Is that you?
Many are looking for answers. Many turn to a path which destroys them, the popular "midlife crisis". They try to re-live whatever happy time they did have in life. Maybe it was as a teenager, college student, or the early years of their career.
That is what a midlife crisis is. Bottom line, we are unhappy and are trying to find some happiness.
I want to show you paths... paths to happiness.
Lets take a look at what makes us unhappy...
I'm not a psychologist or a specialist in this field. I rely on common sense and real world experience. On top of that I turn 40 this year..am I due for a midlife crisis? or am I already having one? or maybe I know how to avoid it.
Consider this. I have lived half of my life. Must of us turn 40, look at our lives and wonder "how did I get here?". My job sucks (even if you are making tons of money), my family drains me, the wife (or husband) drives me nuts, none of my dreams or goals have been achieved. Does any of that sound familiar? Is that you?
Many are looking for answers. Many turn to a path which destroys them, the popular "midlife crisis". They try to re-live whatever happy time they did have in life. Maybe it was as a teenager, college student, or the early years of their career.
That is what a midlife crisis is. Bottom line, we are unhappy and are trying to find some happiness.
I want to show you paths... paths to happiness.
Lets take a look at what makes us unhappy...
Create your own reality
or how to start a new life
Do you think your stuck on your current path? Did you know that you and only you create your reality? The life you are living now...it was created by you, whether you planned it or not.
Most people float through life in a boat with no oars. They bounce from situation to situation not really know how they got there. Some of the situations work out and others don't. What causes these situations? Your thoughts and beliefs for the most part.
Whatever you think or believe...that is what you will get. That is what the universe/god will bring you.
Why do you think so many self-help guru's have you write out your goals? You need a script..something to focus on otherwise how does the universe/god know what to send you way.
If you focus on tainted food all the time what do you think you will always get?
Focus your thoughts and your attention on what you desire. Work through the negative beliefs that you have, change them to be positive.
You believe you are 'stuck' in a 'mid-life' crisis. Guess what? You get what you focus on...
If you wish to learn more about creating your own reality I highly suggest you buy, read, and PRACTICE the material offered by Joe Vitale's
, Stuart Wilde
, and of course The Secret
.
Change yourself within...to change your life.
Most people float through life in a boat with no oars. They bounce from situation to situation not really know how they got there. Some of the situations work out and others don't. What causes these situations? Your thoughts and beliefs for the most part.
Whatever you think or believe...that is what you will get. That is what the universe/god will bring you.
Why do you think so many self-help guru's have you write out your goals? You need a script..something to focus on otherwise how does the universe/god know what to send you way.
If you focus on tainted food all the time what do you think you will always get?
Focus your thoughts and your attention on what you desire. Work through the negative beliefs that you have, change them to be positive.
You believe you are 'stuck' in a 'mid-life' crisis. Guess what? You get what you focus on...
If you wish to learn more about creating your own reality I highly suggest you buy, read, and PRACTICE the material offered by Joe Vitale's
Change yourself within...to change your life.
Books: Joe Vitale
Joe Vitale on making the Secret work for you
Finance and Work
Still Living pay check to pay check are we?
Living paycheck to paycheck has to be one of the most stressful ways of living.The question is, why are you still living that way? You aren't a teen or a twenty something or even a thirty something. You, yes, I'm going to say it...are middle-aged. What? Your finances aren't in order?
So, what can we do about this?
Make more money of course!
But...it needs to be in a smart way. Investments are a great option. But you may say I don't have money to invest. Ok then...you need to increase your income. What about starting a business? You could do the old brick and mortar style business or join the ever increasing number of individuals making a fortune online.
Imagine this...you are living in a chateau on the outskirts of Paris. You wake up on a beautiful day to the smell of croissants and coffee. Around mid-day you flip open your laptop to check your email. Nice, you made a couple grand last night while sleeping. Time to go out and enjoy the day, perhaps dinner and wine in Paris at a side walk cafe.
Really...you can do this!
How? you may ask.
There are a few ways. Perhaps the easiest and maybe even the most rewarding. Take what you have learned over the years on the job or doing your hobby and teach it. Either with E-Books, DVD or audio you can share your hard earned knowledge with the world..for a fee of course.
Perhaps you feel you don't have the knowledge that anyone wants...well, you can market other peoples products for a percentage. It's called affiliate marketing. Take a look at every Squidoo page and you will see examples of affiliate marketing.
Get to it! Start selling online and break free of the ball and chain called "job".
Books: Stuart Wilde
Relationships
tied down or are you having the time of your life?
Either you are married, divorced or single.No matter how you look at it you probably have or have had an un-happy relationship.
Divorce is most common in middle aged relationships. Many times the relationship is blamed for your un-happiness. Some divorce and are happy...others divorce and find they are still un-happy.
Financial Freedom
Family
can you live without them?
coming soon..
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lauragreene97
Jul 11, 2011 @ 8:13 pm | delete
- Thanks for the advice- I particularly was touched by the "create your own reality" section. I'm reading a self-help book right now called "Midlife Crash Course" by Gail Feldman, which has been really inspiring to me. I think I'll check out Joe Vitale's books as well- any suggestions on which one I should read?
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Tenguka
Mar 26, 2010 @ 12:27 pm | delete
- Sorry to hear about your divorce. Your right about there being so many options out there to help one grow to become a better person. The only true issue..is the person ready or even willing to grow and change. Some people take longer to change than others. Some...well they never change...take care.
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jparkercb
Mar 26, 2010 @ 7:15 am | delete
- My wife is going through a midlife crisis right now. Unfortunately, for us it is too late and we have split up, but I really do hope she can come through it and become a better person as a result. There is so much information out there that she does have the chance to learn and grow from it.
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divorcingsurvival
Dec 10, 2009 @ 11:59 pm | delete
- The decision for a couple to separate can have drastic effect especially on each other's lifestyle, this life changing event can bring the onset of stress and desperation, therefore having a support group for surviving divorce can be extremely important.
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