MY MIDLIFE JOURNEY I wasn’t ready for midlife but here it is! But honestly, I’m the freedom and autonomy! Midlife is my soul years!

My Pivot : Reinventing Myself at 52

For the first time in my life I’m doing something really big just for me. I’ve set BIG GOALS in midlife and...

Why Goals are Vital at Midlife : A Story of Growing Stronger

At 48 years old I thought I no longer needed to set goals in my life but I found recently that I am completely wrong. Read more to see why. My Midlife AHA...

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The Biggest Regret of My Life Happened at 48

I’m regretting the bad decisions I made during my Midlife Crisis and paying for it now. At 52 years old I’m starting my life over.  After making a...

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How I Ended My Midlife Crisis and You Can Too

I realized I was in a Midlife Crisis at 52 years old. This seems a bit late from my research but after much reflection I feel I’ve been in a long, drawn...

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How Social Media Lifted Me Up : A Story of Inspiration

Social media doesn’t suck and I’m here to prove it. (Warning : this post is not hiking related but life isn’t all about hiking – OR IS...

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I Turned My Life Around at 52 : Being Older is Not Weaker

Life has been pretty crappy these days for me. And maybe it has for you too. This is how I’ve overcome life’s obstacles in my 50s. And how you can...

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Dealing with My MIDLIFE CRISIS in My 50s

At 52 I’m realizing that I’m in the midst of a midlife crisis. This was completely unexpected. Feeling the Clock Ticking Away as I Enter Middle Age...

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Midlife Failure : Why Am I Still Scared in My 50s?

At 50 I assumed most of my fears were gone, that I conquered them with experience and determination. Yet not this fear.  Welcome, I’m Allie. Midlife...

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Broke but Hopeful: My Exciting Future as an RV Nomad

Never give up on your dreams. I’m 52. Broke. And heartbroken. But I’m still chasing my dreams of travel. Welcome, I’m Allie. I’ve been living...

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Escaping a Bad Situation in Flagstaff, Arizona

A few weeks ago I published a post here called How Stoicism Saved My Life and I haven’t had a chance to follow up with part 2. This is not because I am...

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