From Valleynewslive · · 50s
Midlife as Self-Discovery
Midlife transitions can spark renewal instead of crisis.
In brief
Midlife transitions can spark renewal instead of crisis. Major life changes can lead to personal growth rather than midlife crisis. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Midlife transitions
Major life transitions like retirement and health changes can spark a second bloom rather than a midlife crisis.
Aging expert insight
Amy O’Rourke, an aging expert, said it’s very freeing but people in her circle have had to adjust to some of her changes.
“It’s very freeing. But I’ll also tell you that people in my circle have had to adjust a little bit to some of the changes in me”
Healthy aging rules
Doctors say movement, nutrition, sleep and social connection are key factors for aging well.
Convicted Comeback program
Kristin Kline leads weekly fitness classes for incarcerated women at the prison she was released from.
“fitness saved her life”
Library book surge
Louisville high school students checked out more books than librarians saw in the previous year.
What to remember
Major life changes can lead to personal growth rather than midlife crisis.
