That Restless Feeling Isn’t a Midlife Crisis, It’s Your Next Chapter Calling
You’re Not Crazy. You’re Craving More.
If you’ve been walking around thinking, WTF is wrong with me?, let me stop you right there.
If you’re a woman over 40 feeling out of sorts, there is absolutely nothing wrong with you.
That restless energy?
That low-level hum of “…but I want more?”
That growing urge to burn the freaking rulebook?
That’s not a crisis. That’s your next juicy chapter and it’s trying to kick the damn door down.
Why You’re Feeling So Antsy Right Now
Midlife hits different. You’re juggling everyone else’s needs, aging parents, adult kids who still need you, careers, relationships, the menopause rollercoaster, and meanwhile, there’s this voice inside whispering:
“I want more than this. I’m meant for more than this.”
Make no mistake. You’ve done everything right. Played by the rules. Checked the boxes.
And now you’re looking around thinking, “So why do I still not recognize myself?”
Because you’ve outgrown the life you built for a version of you that no longer exists. And this isn’t a bad thing. You don’t need to blow your life up…unless you want to.
You just need to decide, “who is this next version of me?” and “how can I make her life feel like hers?”
This Restlessness? It’s Not a Crisis. It’s a Clue.
We’ve been conditioned to call this a “midlife crisis,” like it’s something shameful. Like the desire for more means you’re ungrateful or unhinged.
Hell to the NO.
This IS a crisis of sorts because you’re tired of living by someone else’s rules!
You finally realize everything you’ve known to be true, just doesn’t work anymore.
This is your awakening.
It’s your body and mind screaming:
“You don’t have to settle for crumbs anymore.”
“It’s time to do and be and have what you want. Permission granted.”
The Truth: You’re Finally Listening To Yourself Again
You’ve spent decades being everything for everyone. But restlessness shows up when your needs have been on mute for too f*cking long.
And now? You’re starting to remember that you have wants. Needs. Desires.
Big, messy, juicy ones. Or small, quiet, easeful ones. And guess what?
You're allowed to chase them ALL!
Instead of “What’s Wrong With Me?” Ask This:
“What is my restlessness trying to tell me?”
Maybe it’s time to:
Say no without guilt
Make the career pivot
Sign up for the thing that lights you up
Leave what’s sucking the life out of you-even if it’s a relationship
Finally do something just for you
This is more than self-indulgence.
It’s self-respect. It's radical self love.
Midlife Isn’t the End, It’s a F*cking Rebrand
This season of your life? It’s not about disappearing.
It’s about disrupting.
Burning the rulebook. Rewriting your story.
And refusing to apologize for wanting more.
If you find yourself curious about discovering who you’ve been, who you are, and who you hope to become, you’re not alone. Read more about how it’s not uncommon for women to find themselves rethinking everything in midlife.
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And if you don’t want to wait another minute before getting curious about what’s possible in your next chapter, here’s a journal prompt for you…
“What am I no longer willing to ignore? What have I been craving that I’ve labeled ‘selfish’ or ‘unrealistic,’ and what if I gave myself permission to go after it?”
Let me know what you uncover. I’d love to cheer you on.
*This is my 4th post in My Midlife Rebellion Series. To get caught up, click the links below.
The Life You Built Doesn’t Fit Anymore: Now What? A Guide For Midlife Women
You Were Never Meant To Live By The Rules
The Grief No One Talks About: Healing The Hidden Losses Of Midlife
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