13: How Pursuing Perfection Sucks the Joy Out of Midlife

Blooming in the Middle

If finding joy in midlife feels elusive, you might think it's because you have responsibilities you weren't prepared for. Things like caring for an aging parent, helping a struggling adult child, or managing your health and wellness.

These and other challenges can add up to some not-so-joyful midlife moments.

But you know it's possible to find joy in the middle of life's toughest assignments – after all, you've done it before!

So, what's really going on?

If it's not the unexpected difficulties of midlife robbing your joy, what is?

It could be the mistaken belief that there's a perfect way to navigate this season. Are you stuck in the perfection trap?

Let's talk about how pursuing perfection sucks the joy out of midlife and what you can do to stop it from stealing yours.

Find the full transcript for this episode at bloominginthemiddle.com/13

Jody Cates helps women in midlife dream into a new future, age with confidence, and grow satisfying relationships with their adult kids, parents, and partner. For step-by-step support, apply for Jody's Blooming in the Middle Signature Program here, and she'll be in touch to invite you to a discovery call.
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