165. The "Me First" Movement in Midlife: Time to Put Yourself First (And Stop Feeling Guilty About It)

First it was Me Too. Then it was Time’s Up. Now it’s time for something new: Me First.In this episode, Laurie introduces what she calls the Me First Movement—a powerful mindset shift for high-achieving midlife women who have spent decades putting everyone else’s needs ahead of their own.After years of conditioning to be helpful, accommodating, and endlessly available, many women in midlife find themselves exhausted, resentful, and wondering where they fit in their own lives. The truth? Putting yourself first isn’t selfish—it’s strategic.Laurie explores why so many women struggle to prioritize themselves, how cultural conditioning and caregiving roles reinforce the habit of self-sacrifice, and why choosing yourself can actually strengthen your relationships, leadership, and legacy.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why the instinct to put yourself last is deeply conditioned—not naturalThe difference between “Me First” and “Me Only” (they are not the same thing)How prioritizing yourself actually improves your relationships and family dynamicsWhy waiting for the “right time” to pursue what you want is a dangerous mythTwo simple challenges you can try this week to begin shifting into Me First modeThis isn’t about abandoning the people you love. It’s about finally including yourself in the equation.Because midlife isn’t a holding pattern—it’s your opportunity to launch the second half of your life with intention, clarity, and courage.📩 JOIN MY MAILING LISThttps://www.schoolofmidlife.com/newsletter👉 CONNECT WITH LAURIE:📩  Email Laurie 💻 WebsiteOn InstagramOn LinkedInWork with Laurie