The Silver Reset Journal
Welcome to The Silver Reset Journal — a place for reflections and observations on life beyond senior leadership, and inspiration for redefining retirement.
This is where I explore the questions that often emerge when a long-held professional role comes to an end — questions about identity, contribution, wellbeing and how the years ahead might be lived differently.
Some reflections grow out of conversations with women navigating this transition. Others challenge the assumptions that have shaped the traditional idea of retirement — an idea that no longer fits many women’s lives.
Sometimes the questions are quiet and reflective. At other times they carry a real sense of urgency, curiosity and possibility.
If you find yourself asking, “Who am I now, beyond the role I’ve held for so long?” you may discover something here that resonates.
Because redefining this stage of life often begins with asking better questions.
Where Does All That Experience Go Now?
Where Does All That Experience Go Now? A long career leaves you with far more than a job title. When your relationship with work changes, an interesting question emerges: what do you want to do with everything you’ve accumulated along the way? Spend several decades in professional life and you acquire rather a lot. There […]
When The Diary Suddenly Looks Different
When The Diary Suddenly Looks Different Having more control over your time can sound wonderfully liberating. Then you discover that a completely open diary isn’t necessarily quite as satisfying as you imagined. For years, much of the shape of your week may have been decided before you had very much say in it. There were […]
I Used to Be
I Used to Be When a professional role has helped define you for many years, stepping away from it can open up an unexpected question: who are you when your job title no longer does quite so much of the describing? “So, what do you do?” For years, you probably didn’t have to think very […]
When You’re Not Quite Sure How You Feel About What’s Changed
When You’re Not Quite Sure How You Feel About What’s Changed Leaving a long career – through retirement, redundancy or simply choosing something different – can bring a more complicated mixture of feelings than you expected Perhaps you looked forward to stepping away from work for years. Perhaps the decision was made for you, redundancy […]
Who Are You Without Your Job Title? Rebuilding Identity After 50
Who Are You Without Your Job Title? Rebuilding Identity After 50 When women say they’re worried about retirement, it often sounds practical. Money. Structure. Time. But underneath those concerns is a quieter, more personal question – one that’s harder to say out loud: Who will I be without my job title? Why this question feels […]
Why Midlife Energy Drops — and Why It’s Not “Just Age”
Why Midlife Energy Drops – and Why It’s Not “Just Age” Many women reach their 50s with a quiet frustration they struggle to explain. They’re still capable. Still interested. Still motivated – and yet, they’re tired in a way they never used to be. Too often, this is brushed aside with a familiar explanation: “It’s […]
Retire, Reduce, Reset? Rethinking the “Cliff Edge” Career Narrative
Retire, Reduce, Reset? – Rethinking the “Cliff Edge” Career Narrative For many women in their 50s and beyond, the word retirement lands with a dull thud rather than a sense of excitement. On paper, it’s meant to be a reward – a well-earned rest after decades of hard work. In reality, it often brings a […]
Sleep, Stress, and Strength: The Three Pillars of Post-50 Wellbeing
Stress, Sleep and Strength: The Three Pillars of Post-50 Wellbeing When women tell me they’re feeling tired, achy, or “just off,” I often ask three questions: “How are you sleeping?” “How’s your stress level?” “Are you doing anything that makes you feel strong?” These three areas – sleep, stress, and strength – form the foundation […]
Let’s Go Outside – The Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors with Friends
Let’s Go Outside – The Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors with Friends Spending time outdoors, especially with friends, offers multiple benefits that enhance both mental and physical health. Combining the positive effects of social interaction and nature exposure can significantly boost overall well-being. Here’s what the evidence says about the benefits of being outside with […]