It was a couple of years ago that I originally posted the first version of this blog post… and it went on to be one of the most popular posts on Somekindof50.com. […]
The Self Awareness Questionnaire
How to Boost Your Self Esteem
If there is one thing I would alter about my life, it would be that, as a younger person, I had more self esteem. I spent so many years worrying about how […]
The Best Pieces of Advice I Have Been Given
Advice is a funny thing isn’t it. Sometimes very welcome, sometimes completely unwanted, sometimes well meaning, other times downright harmful. Hopefully not these pieces of advice though! These little gems I have […]
What You Should Stop Doing When You Are (nearly) 55
I was watching a television programme last night, when an advertisement came on, clearly aimed at the over 50’s. I was stunned because the people in the commercial looked, well not to put […]
The Importance of Self Care
What a year it has been! A year when we perhaps have rediscovered the meaning of community, and caring for people around us. Caring for ourselves however, may have fallen a bit […]
Why I am Putting Up My Christmas Decorations Early This Year ….
…..Well, the first reason is, I’m a bit bored today. It’s Sunday, and I have no Sky or Netflix due to Virgin Media being down in our area. I’m not moaning too […]
Going Back Outside
What a strange year it has been! Who would have believed that we would have been in this situation just a few short months ago. And, as we slowly come out of […]
50 Steps to Positive Confidence
Being self confident is one of those things we all aspire to. We see people around us and assume because they seem confident and self assured, things come easily to them and […]
Alone Time … and Why It’s Important ❤️
I’m a very big fan of ‘me time’. Time on my own, solitary time, call it what you will, it’s an absolutely necessity for my mental health. I’m not an unfriendly person, […]
50 Ways to Build Your Confidence
How many times have I sat opposite someone in a counselling or life coaching session and heard them ask “How do I become more confident?” Is confidence something you can learn? Are […]
