19: It’s Time to Say Goodbye to "Should" and Hello to More Joy in Midlife

It seems like the voices of “should” are everywhere, especially this time of year:

 I should get in better shape.

I should save more money.

I should finally get organized.

I should … well, the list goes on and on, doesn’t it?

And if you’re someone who likes to get stuff done, it’s easy to let those “shoulds” take over when planning the days and months ahead,

But what if, instead of piling on the shoulds, we approached goal-setting differently?

What if we focused less on what we “should” do and more on what we feel God inviting us to do?

Because life doesn’t have to be about fixing ourselves; it can be about honoring who we are and who God is calling us to become.

In today’s episode, let’s talk about why midlife is a great time to say goodbye to “should” so you can say hello to more joy right now.

Jody Cates is a faith-based life coach who helps Christian women navigate the changes and challenges of midlife and step into the joy-filled second half God created them for. Her 90-minute Midlife Strategy Session is a personalized coaching experience designed to help you gain clarity, confidence, and direction for your next chapter.

Learn more about how you can work with Jody to find your focus, renew your purpose, age with confidence, and grow satisfying relationships in midlife and beyond at BloomingintheMiddle.com.

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