Transformation, journey, upgrade, glitch, ‘the change’ - however it’s described, there is no denying perimenopause is a major life event, here Ellie writes about this temporary but enormous shift that takes place in our lives.
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Shoulda, woulda, coulda… Yvonne writes on the societal ‘norms’ that she has learned to pay no heed to now that she is 48.
Read MoreLaurie considers whether her love of Instagram is fading now that it has become something close to a mass-promotion platform and if she should stay or go.
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This word is not helping us - now is the time to say no and ditch the weight of others’ expectations.
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In the third part of a three-part series, The Messy Middle, Yvonne explores spirituality in midlife and what it means to her.
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Orla discovers how small actions deliver the biggest gains when it comes to self-care.
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The beauty and benefits of finding a hobby, whatever that may be.
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After a recent birthday (beginning with a 7) Margaret muses on the breadth of her life lived so far and reminds us midlifers to live without fear.
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After leaning into the solace of some online shopping, Dearbhla considers the dopamine process behind it and how choosing connection over consumption is her better solution.
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We’ve heard about the importance of being ‘our best self’ for years now, but what does that really mean? Especially for those of us who came up in the 90s where it was all about one thing: looking a certain way.
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September has an intoxicating spirit, just like us midlifers, writes Marie.
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In the second part of a three-part series, The Messy Middle, Yvonne explores the mind shifts of midlife.
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In the first of a three-part series, The Messy Middle, Yvonne explores the three pillars of body, mind and spirit through that uniquely midlife lens we all have come to know here at HEYDAY.
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Let the grey in? Cut it shorter? Laurie muses on the relationship we have with our hair as we get older (and how bored we are of all the faff!)
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It’s the latest buzzword in our post-pandemic lexicon, but does ‘quiet quitting’ mean creating healthy boundaries at work or falling short in your performance? Marie Kelly looks at whether the catchphrase matches the concept.
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Unrequited love is universal, and so is that first teenage infatuation. Orla Neligan reflects on crushes, boyfriends - and A-ha.
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A round-up of beautiful and useful things…
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Having read lots of books on hormones and menopause recently, Jen Stevens recommends her four favourites.
Read MoreAfter adopting two kittens, Dearbhla finds them to be more than just feline companions
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Laurie Morrissey reflects on the pressure she felt in her 20s, how she always envied older people, and why midlife has always felt like her holy grail.
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