I'm just 45, mum to young DC and been feeling a bit existential recently, wondering where life went etc etc.
It's helpful to remind myself that the best of my life certainly isn't over just because I'm 45. Whilst it's vital to remember that life is short and to be cherished, conversely, constant feelings of mortality / aging / being "old" are doing myself a disservice.
Whilst society sometimes makes us feel we (middle aged & older women) are past our best / voiceless and invisible, there are plenty of examples of women who are not!! I know this of course, but social media and the media in general don't promote those images much.
So... I was thinking I'd like to curate a list of inspiring women over 45 for me to look at whenever I feel this way. Maybe I'll create a Pinterest board and scroll their images to counter the other messages I see (even though I generally avoid social media).
I'm not talking about older women who look great (although they might do) but more so women who have vitality and an inspiring energy about them.
Who should I add to my list?
So far I have Michelle Obama and Caroline Lucas!