The Midlife Mind

The meaning of life is a common concern, but what is the meaning of midlife? With the help of illustrious writers such as Dante, Montaigne, Beauvoir, Goethe, and Beckett, The Midlife Mind sets out to answer this question. Erudite but engaging, it takes a personal approach to that most impersonal of processes, aging. From the ancients to the moderns, from poets to playwrights, writers have long meditated on how we can remain creative as we move through our middle years. There are no better guides, then, to how we have regarded middle age in the past, how we understand it in the present, and how we might make it as rewarding as possible in the future.

Philosophical wisdom and practical advice for overcoming the problems of middle age How can you reconcile yourself with the lives you will never lead, with possibilities foreclosed, and with nostalgia for lost youth? How can you accept the failings of the past, the sense of futility in the tasks that consume the present, and the prospect of death that blights the future? In this self-help book with a difference, Kieran Setiya confronts the inevitable challenges of adulthood and middle age, showing how philosophy can help you thrive. You will learn why missing out might be a good thing, how options are overrated, and when you should be glad you made a mistake. You will be introduced to philosophical consolations for mortality. And you will learn what it would mean to live in the present, how it could solve your midlife crisis, and why meditation helps. Ranging from Aristotle, Schopenhauer, and John Stuart Mill to Virginia Woolf and Simone de Beauvoir, as well as drawing on Setiya’s own experience, Midlife combines imaginative ideas, surprising insights, and practical advice. Writing with wisdom and wit, Setiya makes a wry but passionate case for philosophy as a guide to life.

From the hugely respected journalist Miranda Sawyer, a very modern look at the midlife crisis - delving into the truth, and lies, of the experience and how to survive it, with thoughtfulness, insight and humour.

Have you found yourself wilting in midlife, and wondering what you might do to flourish in your remaining years? Have you lost your way in the midlife maze due to a significant loss? Did you lose your job or desired career advancement? Did you separate or divorce? Did your last child leave home? Did your family experience a virtual storm of bankruptcy or lose your life savings in a financial meltdown? Did you or someone in your family experience the loss of good health? Or did you weather the death of a family member, partner, or friend? Your loss story is personal. Your path through winding passages during midlife is unique. Perhaps the most important encouragement for your grieving process is to know this simple fact: grieving is a natural healing response to loss rather than a pathological experience. Midlife can be a time of reflection, rebellion, or reconnecting to old or new interests and activities. It can also be a time when losses start to happen or begin to pile up – divorce, death of a loved one, loss of a job or home, the moving out and on of grown children—and learning how to move forward can be a challenge. Here, a seasoned psychologist looks at the geography of loss in midlife, the way it can affect us, and what we can do to get back on track or redirect ourselves when necessary. Through first hand stories and practical exercises, the author leads readers through the midlife maze to a place of recovery, purpose, and peace.

Joining Dr. Peter Kramer are members of the Mid-Life Crisis Comedy tour. Dr. Ronald Kessler from the MacArthur Foundation Midlife Network tells us that midlife can be the best of times and the worst of times -- it just depends on the gender, the class, and the age of the person you're talking with. Dr. Margie Lachman, a psychologist at the Lifespan Lab at Brandeis University explains that even as mid-lifers start to experience some loss in "the mechanisms of cognition," years of knowledge make them invaluable additions to the workplace. Singer/songwriter Loudon Wainwright III offers a brand-new song touching on the "ancients" at your high school reunion. The Infinite Mind's Jackson Braider tells anxious midlifers that it's okay to worry -- the world of work is indeed fraught with change, with very little benefit to the midlife employee. Finally, centenarian and former Poet Laureate Stanley Kunitz offers a vision of midlife from the vantage point of a lifetime of experience

Midlife Meditation for over 50's Quietens the mind, puts us in a highly suggestible state to receive brilliant ideas to achieve anything in life we want, even though half of it is over. Great for ABUNDANCE, CONFIDENCE and RELAXATION You can sharpen your FOCUS, reduce STRESS, ANXIETY, and PAIN. Helps with DESPRESSION, SELF-LOVE and HEALING To do this you will need the: exact method step by step instructions and actual real life example This knowledge came from a collection of books, courses and over 35 years of practice, on and off, at key times in my life when I needed the most. The British Institute of Practical Psychology Auto-Psychology Course, the Midas Method and more recently the Miracle Morning, coaching you on exactly whats required: to quickly bring about incredible change in your life. to handle any impending Midlife Crisis to propel you to towards the Best Rest of Your Life.

Does true happiness exist? And are you standing in your own way of living life to the fullest? Perhaps you feel trapped, striving to climb the corporate ladder or to reach those milestones of love, sexuality, family, and friendship that society has deemed to be the inevitable paths you must follow? Even asking those questions of ourselves can be scary, says Lisa Zombor in her book, Mind the Gap: Mid-life Realizations, Reflections, and Stories by an Ordinary Human. This long-time human resources professional cracked open her own life in a quest to find out what was holding her back. What was perpetuating her feelings of restlessness and discontent? Despite being a high achiever with a successful career on paper, she didn’t feel it in her heart. Zombor shares how she conquered these quandaries during mid-life by cultivating the tools to live to her fullest potential. She touches on topics such as the future of work, the LGBTQI+ community, the COVID-19 pandemic, and more. Through personal insights, anecdotes, and experiences, the author guides readers along the path to finding acceptance in who they are and taking steps to achieve personal growth.

This book consists of two titles, which are the following: Book 1: Some people in their midlife time period get trapped into what has been referred to as a “midlife crisis.” Others argue that such a phase does not exist, or if it does, then not everyone goes through it. Despite the fact that life circumstances may vary between individuals, the truth remains that some people experience extreme sadness, losses, envy, depression, decreased libido, longing for youth or missed opportunities, and so much more. Today, we will research this life stage more by looking at symptoms, solutions, false myths about the midlife crisis, and ways to prevent falling into it. Book 2: This book is focused on the many aspects that pertain to a midlife crisis, including the definition, the despair, the drama, and the effects of it. For example, in this guide, you will find more information about what you should do if you are in a midlife crisis to minimize negative impacts on your life. Another hot topic is what happens specifically to many women if they are in a midlife crisis. Furthermore, we’ll talk about handling a partner who is that stage of life and various tips you can use to improve your life. Don’t wait and get started now!