Posts Tagged With ‘ Bernie Borges ’

As we all continue our journey in search of a fulfilling midlife, I want to address one of the most common questions that I receive: How do I know if I’m in midlife, and why does it matter? In this blog post, I delve into the meaning and significance of this transformative stage of life known as midlife.As the host of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast, I have explained numerous times that midlife is NOT the midpoint of our life. None of us know when we will die, so we cannot possibly pinpoint the exact midpoint of our life. Even if you’re 45 and you expect to live to age 90, that’s just a guess.... Continue Reading

It’s not uncommon to wake up one day feeling like it’s time to make a change in your career. Or, maybe you’ve been feeling this way for a while. Job hopping is not uncommon at any age. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says that workers age 18 to 54 hold an average of 11.7 jobs. Maybe You’ve Experienced These Thoughts I used to enjoy my work, but lately, I’ve felt unmotivated and disengaged. Is it just a phase or a deeper issue? I’m constantly stressed and exhausted, but I can’t pinpoint if it’s primarily due to the work I’m doing or if there are other factors contributing... Continue Reading

What is midlife? Let’s start with what it is not. Midlife is not the midpoint of your life. I wish I had a dime for every time I’ve said this!  Think about it, you don’t know when you’re going to die, so how can you say when you’ve reached a midpoint? Sure, you can speculate because you want to live to age 90 or 100, that you’re at the midpoint at age 45 or 50. But, that’s not realistic for many reasons.  Longevity is a real thing. On episode 78, Ines O’Donovan, a Maximum episode, informed us of the many advances in health technology that are not only extending our lives but are... Continue Reading

We are all in pursuit of a fulfilling life. We often set high expectations for ourselves across various areas. However, as we navigate the complexities of midlife, it becomes evident that achieving 100% fulfillment in every area of life is a mission impossible. That’s why, at the end of each episode of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast, I close it out by repeating the same message: “If you’re 80% fulfilled, you’re doing great!”  In this blog post, I reveal the rationale behind this statement and why it is true for most of us. And, I suggest it is essential to embrace the concept of the 80%... Continue Reading

This post is inspired by my conversation with Ines O’Donovan on episode 78, How Technology Will Shape a Day In Your Life in 2050.  Ines discussed what our life could look like in 2050. In this future world, our day starts with a smart bed that optimized our sleep based on our biomarkers, ensuring we wake up refreshed.  In the bathroom, the smart toilet analyzes our nutrient levels, while a smart mat at the sink analyzes our posture. The smart mirror analyzes our stress level, checks our calendar, and sends information to the kitchen for a perfectly customized smoothie. If we need medicine,... Continue Reading

In 2022 I was happy, yet I lacked fulfillment in my life. I didn’t know why and I didn’t think that I was experiencing a midlife crisis. But, I knew I had a yearning to do something about it so I launched the Midlife Fulfilled podcast to feature men and women in midlife whose stories would inspire others to find fulfillment. In addition to the podcast, this blog is an outlet for me to express my thoughts and findings about midlife fulfillment in a long form narrative format. In this blog post, I want to give you realistic insights into how to avoid a midlife crisis. If you’re riding a roller... Continue Reading

Midlife is so misunderstood! The most common definition of midlife is the stage of life between the ages of 40 and about 65. Did you know, there is no universally accepted scientific evidence for this definition? In other words, this common definition has evolved without merit.  Since founding the Midlife Fulfilled podcast, I’ve been on a mission to rebrand midlife as the longest phase of our life, and arguably the most rewarding. However, midlife is not one phase. Following is my definition of midlife. If you’re wondering what I base this on, the answer is logic, common sense, and the fact... Continue Reading

It’s very common for midlife to be a time of great change and reflection. For many, this might mean a desire or a need to change your career. Maybe you’ve reached a point where you no longer find your work fulfilling, or maybe you’ve developed a new passion that you’d like to pursue. Or, maybe you’re feeling squeezed out by younger talent. Whatever the reason, making a career change in midlife can feel daunting. I’ve put together six tips for you to consider to successfully change your career in midlife. Begin With Your Skills and Interests The first step in any successful career change... Continue Reading

Midlife is the Best Season of Our Lives Midlife is the best season of our lives, but often many of us like fulfillment in some area of our midlife. It doesn’t have to be that way. The Midlife Fulfilled podcast is a resource for people in a midlife season to discover ways to find fulfillment in some areas of life where you lack fulfillment. Midlife is very misunderstood, and that’s why I’m on a mission to rebrand the meaning of midlife. Join me on this journey to make midlife the most fulfilling season of your life. If you’ve listened to the Midlife Fulfilled Podcast before you know that... Continue Reading

Ask yourself these questions before pivoting to a new career in midlife. Are you bored with your current work situation? Maybe the mundane of the 9-5 is wearing you down? If you wake up each morning dreading what you do for a living, then you may be one of thousands of people dreaming of a change. An average of 70% of working-age people are currently looking for a job change, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average age of this person is 39 years old. It’s around this time in midlife that some people start feeling like they need more…more fulfillment, more challenge, and more... Continue Reading