#122 Ordinary Woman, Bigger Life: Lessons on Purpose, Planning & Peace- Reflections
Fri Jan 16 2026
In this reflections episode, I’m sharing what I learned through 2025 — not just from travelling, but from how life starts to look and feel after 50.
I’m an ordinary woman from a working-class background, and over time I’ve realised something important: extraordinary experiences don’t require an extraordinary life. They come from how you place your attention, how you use your time, and how you gently move toward what feels more alive — even if you don’t have a clear “big goal.”
We talk about:
What changes after 50 (identity, priorities, energy, capacity)
Burnout, nervous system needs, and the value of rest
Why you don’t need a dramatic reinvention (or perfect clarity)
How small structure + flexibility helps you move forward
“Moving away from” what doesn’t work vs “moving toward” what you want
Why meaning can return through simple joys (movement, nature, creativity, connection)
How travel and photography became mindfulness in action for me
A gentle invitation to start where you are — one small step at a time
If you’re feeling a bit stuck, tired, or uncertain — or you’re quietly sensing a new chapter — I hope this gives you reassurance and a practical way to begin.
If this resonates, tell me in the comments: what’s one small thing you could do this week to “move the needle” toward feeling better?
🌿 Change, Grow & Transform (daily videos + prompts): you can start at Day 1 anytime. see you tube 2026 Awaken & Align 30 days
📩 If you want the workbook / info, contact me in January. melgbb555@hotmail.com with Workbook in the subject bar
🤍 If you’d like a deeper reset: I offer a 2-hour deep dive session to review where you are and create a simple plan. email me melgbb555@hotmail.com
leve me a comment and let me know what you discovered after 50 and if travel was also a part of the growth
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In this reflections episode, I’m sharing what I learned through 2025 — not just from travelling, but from how life starts to look and feel after 50. I’m an ordinary woman from a working-class background, and over time I’ve realised something important: extraordinary experiences don’t require an extraordinary life. They come from how you place your attention, how you use your time, and how you gently move toward what feels more alive — even if you don’t have a clear “big goal.” We talk about: What changes after 50 (identity, priorities, energy, capacity) Burnout, nervous system needs, and the value of rest Why you don’t need a dramatic reinvention (or perfect clarity) How small structure + flexibility helps you move forward “Moving away from” what doesn’t work vs “moving toward” what you want Why meaning can return through simple joys (movement, nature, creativity, connection) How travel and photography became mindfulness in action for me A gentle invitation to start where you are — one small step at a time If you’re feeling a bit stuck, tired, or uncertain — or you’re quietly sensing a new chapter — I hope this gives you reassurance and a practical way to begin. If this resonates, tell me in the comments: what’s one small thing you could do this week to “move the needle” toward feeling better? 🌿 Change, Grow & Transform (daily videos + prompts): you can start at Day 1 anytime. see you tube 2026 Awaken & Align 30 days 📩 If you want the workbook / info, contact me in January. melgbb555@hotmail.com with Workbook in the subject bar 🤍 If you’d like a deeper reset: I offer a 2-hour deep dive session to review where you are and create a simple plan. email me melgbb555@hotmail.com leve me a comment and let me know what you discovered after 50 and if travel was also a part of the growth