Mid-life crisis...it is all too much.
Life sucks you dry....Dreams are unfulfilled or not meeting anyone's expectations...People speak of their life's treasure...what treasure?
It sits in the kid's college fund or the bank wants it to pay off the house and cars...food, maybe?...Prince Charming...well, he's on another business trip or staying late at the office. Always giving, caretaking...putting out fires...the negative parts of your life are booming at you, while the positive quickly gets erased by the next disrespectful comment out of your kid's lips or the realization that your husband didn't roll the garbage can down to the curb for the third week in a row...you'll have to wait another week. Oh, wait...garbage day was yesterday! SIGH!
Confusion, frustration, resentment and pain are several of the emotions that women will feel and express when in mid-life crisis. These are emotions that they have buried deep within for a long time. Unable to voice them, they silently churn within their minds and bodies. Many women fall into deep depression, unable to get out of bed and meet the responsibilities of their family and homes. They struggle daily with the simple things of life like: eating, sleeping, washing their face or brushing their teeth...forget about getting dressed...this will mean she is ready to go somewhere...anyhere...even if it is just downstairs to fall on the couch to watch Oprah. "Please, dear God, I hope it's Oprah's Favorite Things show today...somebody has to be getting something good...I know it's not me!
Note to reader: I believe Oprah's Summer Favorites is coming up this week...start thinking about what sweats you will be wearing for this event and prepare the couch for an hour's worth of viewing products and items that other people will be using at the beach, pool or on vacation...you won't be using them, because the thought of these things actually make your mind and body hurt. It will require work, energy and lots of motivation to buy, prepare and use these lovely items that Oprah loves. You don't have any of afore mentioned things...you are depressed...Do you think Oprah could be giving away some motivation and energy today? Now that would be exactly what the doctor ordered.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Excuse Me...Dead Woman Walking..Here!
If this sounds like you, please go to the Skype link on this page and consider getting a consultation or coaching session. I have successfully gotten myself out of this type of situation and would love to pass on some tips or give you guidance/encouragement on how to get out of the "Dead Woman Walking" state -of-mind.
I foward to speaking with you.
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HI Amy-
I completely agree with you...its as if we are constantly working to put out fires and fix the bad to enjoy our lives. Unfortunately negativity overrules positively many times. What can we do?
I have told myself to not let the bad take over my life- regardless if I am dealing with a little situation or a huge problem.
We hear it time and time again, that we should live our life to its fullest, but are we really meeting this expectation?
I know I am trying my very best...and when I start to slip I slap myself in the face....breathe 1...2...3..
Hi Amy,
This is a great article. It is so sad that this is probably a situation a lot of women face in mid-life. There has to be something to look forward to, something you can do for yourself, even if you start small. Start with an hour a week to meet a friend for tea/coffee or browse a book store, antique store. Think of something different no matter how small, you can start with on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to do for yourself. Call it time for yourself. (Just something different you enjoy that will break the routine.) Sheri Goddard
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