#62 Ageing Powerfully: Unleashing Happiness Beyond Midlife with Alana Kirk

Are you in midlife and feeling overwhelmed with the expectations society has put on you? Midlife is often seen as a slump or crisis, but research shows that happiness increases after this period. Women have been expected to conform to societal norms for too long, but it's time to throw out the checklist and find out what you really want.  This week, midlife coach and author Alana Kirk delves into midlife's transformative power, stepping off survival mode and entering thrival mode. Alana explores the post-midlife happiness experienced, particularly by women, as they embrace newfound independence and explore previously unavailable choices. Join this enlightening conversation to uncover the possibilities and potential that midlife holds. Key points throughout include:    An introduction to Alana Kirk Being grateful for the good, the bag, and the ugly in life  The dance between self-acceptance and self-improvement  The happiness curve and why midlife is such a unique time The boost in life expectancy and the rise in choice for women  Breaking through limiting beliefs and building a new future  How to say yes to what you really want and overcome the struggle of juggling  Redefining your life with a coloured marker in hand   "The goal in life is to be able to manage and go through a wide range of experiences and emotions and stay connected to yourself. Through the good, the bad, and the ugly." – Alana Kirk.    Resources: Alana Kirk sits down with Tommy Tiernan  https://www.themidlifecoach.org/TommyTiernanShow    Books by Alana Kirk  https://www.alanakirk.com/books-by-alana-kirk    Dr. Edith Eger https://dreditheger.com/    Get connected with Alana Kirk https://www.alanakirk.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanakirk Get connected with host Finola Howard:  https://www.finolahoward.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/ https://www.instagram.com/thisisfinolahoward https://www.facebook.com/thisisfinolahoward https://www.youtube.com/c/howgreatmarketingworks https://www.twitter.com/FinolaHoward