When I talk to my friends about aging we’re all in this spot where we feel somewhat unfulfilled by life, like somethings missing. It makes me wonder what’s wrong and where in my life I need to improve. In this episode, I look at where I am in Erickson’s stages of development and how I don’t always fit into my age group because I’m an older mom.
Key Takeaways:
[1:59] I’ve lost my social life
[3:56] Being an older mom is isolating
[6:06] This phenomenon of being like we’re lost in older age
[10:55] Eric Erickson’s stages of development and where I’m at
[14:38] Stagnation in this period of life
[17:09] Just having my family and not many relationships outside of that
[19:08] Can I make my life count?
[21:55] Taking care of my family and aging parents
[23:01] I’m wondering if CrossFit coaching fits into my life right now
[25:00] Feeling powerless and unappreciated in school board
[26:14] I’m working on my strength and nutrition
[28:12] Working on my social relationships
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