Today, we’re diving into The Midlife Edit—a powerful process of reassessing and realigning your life with who you are now and where you’re headed.
What is The Midlife Edit?
Think about editing your closet—something I don’t particularly enjoy but have done a lot of lately. When I go through my clothes, I ask myself: Do I love this? Does this still fit who I am? If not, it’s time to let it go. The same concept applies to our lives. We accumulate things—jobs, relationships, habits, emotions—that once served us but may no longer align with our present or future selves.
Midlife is the perfect time to pause and ask yourself:
- What fits in my life right now?
- What doesn’t?
- What should I keep?
- What should I release?
Let’s explore three key areas of life that could use a midlife edit: Career, Relationships, and Emotional Baggage.
1. The Career Edit
Many women in midlife start questioning their careers. What once energized you might now drain you. And if you’ve spent years overachieving and overperforming, stepping back can feel unsettling. But here’s the truth: your job is not your career.
Questions to Consider:
- Does my work align with my current goals, values, and energy?
- Am I passionate about it—or am I just staying because it’s familiar and safe?
- Is my job fulfilling my financial needs while allowing space for things that bring me joy?
Editing your career doesn’t necessarily mean quitting. It could mean shifting your perspective, setting boundaries, or exploring side passions that bring you fulfillment outside of work.
2. The Relationship Edit
As we grow, our relationships must evolve too. The people who were once aligned with our past selves may not fit where we are today. And that’s okay.
Ask Yourself:
- Who uplifts and supports me?
- Who challenges me to grow?
- Who drains my energy or no longer aligns with my values?
Editing your relationships doesn’t mean cutting people off. Sometimes, it’s about redefining the role they play in your life, setting boundaries, or simply accepting that not every relationship is meant to last forever.
3. The Emotional Edit
If you’ve been around for 40+ years, you’ve collected emotional baggage—self-doubt, fear, anxiety, resentment. At some point, these emotions may have served a purpose, but are they still helping you? Or are they weighing you down?
Questions to Ask:
- What emotional patterns or beliefs are no longer serving me?
- Am I holding onto fear or resentment that I need to release?
- How can I create space for more joy, self-compassion, and confidence?
Letting go of outdated emotional baggage isn’t easy, but it’s necessary to move forward into the next version of yourself.
The Midlife Edit Framework
Whether you’re editing your closet, career, relationships, or emotions, use these four guiding questions:
- What still fits? (Does this align with who I am today and where I’m going?)
- What no longer fits? (Am I holding onto this out of habit, fear, or familiarity?)
- What do I need to keep? (What truly supports my growth and happiness?)
- What do I need to release? (What is holding me back?)
Embrace Your Next Chapter
This version of you cannot wear your old clothes, think your old thoughts, or cling to old habits. To step into your next chapter, you must release what no longer fits and make room for what’s ahead.
Let’s Connect!
I’d love to hear about your Midlife Edit! Share your experience in the comments. And don’t forget to like, subscribe, and stay tuned for our next video, where we’ll move from editing to exploring what’s next.
Until then, keep living your GreatBIG Life!
