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Embracing Your Midlife Journey
When I started this website, I was in the midst of a midlife transition. My marriage of almost 30 years was over, and I was in a new relationship. My kids were on their own, and I was caring for my elderly mother. I was in my mid-50s and still on this journey of self-discovery.
The journey began in my late 40s and is never-ending, although it has definitely evolved from where it began, just as I have. I’m now in my 60s, and my mother has returned to her bliss. I look back at the woman who was so lost 12 to 15 years ago, and I barely recognize her. But in my newly gained wisdom, I can clearly see how the events and circumstances of my life have shaped me into the woman I am today.
Discovering Yourself Through Dynamic Living
As I’ve evolved, so has this website. When I chose the name for my business, Dynamic Living By Design, I had a vague idea of what it would represent, and now I am crystal clear on its meaning and its purpose.
Like so many, when I got out of high school, I had no idea who I was or what I wanted. So I set out to discover life with no direction and ended up basically reacting to whatever was placed in my path, or in some cases, thrown at me.
Had I known then what I know now, I definitely would have made different choices! Of course, hindsight is always 20/20. But, it doesn’t really matter now because the choices have been made and they have led me to where I am now and the person I have become. And one thing I know for sure is that I’m not the only woman to find herself at the crossroads of midlife, trying to figure out who she is and what she wants the second half of her life to look like.
And that’s where “Dynamic Living by Design” comes in!
When used to describe a person, the word “dynamic” means “positive in attitude and full of energy and new ideas." Those who know me will tell you that I fit that description to a "T!" And “living by design” is what I have learned to do while on this midlife journey.
Design Your Life for a Brighter Future
I spent the first part of my life reacting to life. I had no direction and no plan. When I realized that my life might have been much different had I taken the time to really figure out who I was and what I wanted at a young age, I vowed to change that!
And that’s when I began to design my life.
In the years since, I’ve still had many ups and downs and dodged a ton of curveballs, but they don’t completely derail me the way they once did. I’ve learned what is most important to me and what doesn’t serve me. I’ve learned to be much more discerning about the people I allow into my inner circle. And I’ve learned to honor the gifts I came into this life with and to use them for the betterment of my world.
I now have a clear vision of how I want my life to be, and I have a plan to make it a reality. I am now living each day by design, and I wake up and greet each day with excitement because I know that the choices I make today will bring me another step closer to my ultimate goals in life.
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Becoming the Architect of Your Life
You may be wondering what is involved in designing your life. Here are the steps I took and that I now share with my clients:
You can learn more about each of these steps in my free guide, Living By Design: A Guide to Design a Life that Excites You and Provides Abundance and Wellness.
We frequently hear that our "golden years" are the best years of our lives, while at the same time, we witness so many seniors seemingly languishing while they wait for time. I have come to realize that those who have taken the time to design their lives are the ones who are enjoying every moment life has to offer. And those who are merely waiting for time are the ones who continue to live their lives reacting to what came at them rather than designing a life they love.
How Will You Choose to Live the Second Half of Your Life?
The choice is yours: will you continue to react to life or take control and become the architect of your own destiny? Embrace the midlife journey and unlock your potential through dynamic living and designing the life you truly desire. You have the power to make the second half of your life the most fulfilling, purpose-driven, and exciting part yet.
2 replies to "Living by Design: Creating a Life You Love"
Love your blog, Kelli. It seems so much like my life, although I didn’t plan it as well as you. My life was dull and boring until I came in contact with a woman named Kathy on Quora. She encouraged me to write a book. Now I have written five books in less than two years and am now planning on becoming a book coach. I am very keen on this plan but the only thing holding me back is my lack of technical knowledge. I know what I want to do but have no idea how to do it, or which companies can assist me. I wish I knew somebody who could help me with this problem. Perhaps that is you!
Thank you, Sally. The only thing holding you back from the technical knowledge is you. And you’re not alone! As we get older, the little voices in the back of our heads become louder, seemingly shouting at us things like, “You can’t do that” or “You’re too old to learn that”. We also seem to be too quick to quit, rather than continue to try again until we succeed. In reality, we can do whatever we set our minds to; we just have to override that negative voice and give ourselves grace as we learn new skills. I would love to help you learn these new skills, whenever you are ready!