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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 20 MIN

Episode 7 | Why You Feel Behind in Life (And Why You’re Not)

from Reinventing Life After 40 | Mindset, Overthinking, Goal Setting, Personal Growth, Work-Life Balance · host Sarah Tyk | Midlife Reset Coach, Life Coach

😬 Do you ever feel like you should be further along by now?In this episode of Reinventing Life After 40, we’re talking about the pressure so many women feel in midlife—the feeling of being behind, running out of time, or comparing themselves to everyone else.🤔 If you’ve been questioning your timeline or wondering whether it’s too late to change your life, this episode will help you see things differently.👩‍🏫 In this episode, you’ll learn:Why comparison creates the feeling of being behindHow societal timelines shape our expectationsWhy your path doesn’t need to look like anyone else’sHow to refocus on what you truly want nowThis episode will help you release unnecessary pressure and reconnect with your own path. I know you may think it’s too late to change, but I’m here to tell you, you’re not late – you’re on God’s time. 📣Announcements!🎉 We have a ⁠Facebook Group⁠! Come join fellow overthinkers as we support each other along the winding, imperfect path of life. 📬Want weekly motivation, inspiration, goal-setting tips and more delivered right to your inbox? ⁠Sign up for the weekly Reinventing Life After 40 newsletter!✨ Our God is the latest on-time God ever. ~ Pastor David Lankford (The Voice of Evangelism)💡 Main Points1.  Feeling “behind” comes from comparison, not truth2. There is no one timeline for life3.  You’re not late—you’re simply on your own path✍️ Homework→ The next time you notice yourself comparing: Pause and ask: “What do I actually want right now?” Then write down your answer.💭 Reflection Question→ Who or what am I comparing myself to—and is that even afair comparison?✝️ Ecc 3:1To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven✝️ John 21:21-2221 Peter, seeing him (apostle John), said to Jesus, “But Lord, what about this man?”22 Jesus said to him, “If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you? You follow Me.”Connect with me! 📧 [email protected] the ⁠Facebook Group⁠! Visit me at SarahTyk.com⁠Subscribe⁠ to the weekly newsletter.Follow on Instagram: ⁠@TheInterestedReader⁠

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