Laurie Reynoldson

Thank me later 😉

And if you're a midlife woman who struggles with perfectionism, you're going to really thank me!!

The next time you find yourself getting caught up in making every detail of something perfect, pause, make your final touches, and say "Good enough".

Make this a habit.

When you become aware of how your perfectionism is getting in the way of moving to the next step, you'll have this handy phrase to throw out to get yourself on the right track!

Where are some areas of your life that you could use "Good enough?". Share it with me in the comments ↓

How many signs did you align with? 👆

Something I've realized is that midlife is all about listening to yourself!

When I couldn't shake the feeling of number 7 above, it drove me to make a change and truly listen to what I wanted.

I created the School of Midlife to help women in midlife redefine their lives and thrive in a community through coaching, retreats, and resources tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of this phase of life ✨

Make sure to follow me for midlife inspo, resources, & community! 💛

If only I could go back in time...

I would've told my younger self all about these before I got to midlife:
💛 Stop taking your life so seriously. Have more fun!
💛 Other people's opinions of you are none of your business
💛 It's not too late to become the person you were always meant to be
💛 There will come a time when you will wish you still had "that" body. Stop focusing on all of the flaws, and start celebrating how strong you are
💛 Your people will love you no matter what. Be good to them!
💛 Always order the dessert!

What are some things you wished you would've known before midlife? Drop them in the comments!

Say it with me now:

I am not having a midlife crisis! 👏

And yes, I'm sure!! Swipe above to see what I mean 👆

Still think you're having a midlife crisis after reading that? I want to hear why - send me a message!

If you answered yes 👇

I have just the thing to bring back your spark, if you use the BEST LIFE Planner, you're familiar with the Morning 5-10-5.

This is a scientifically proven morning ritual combining gratitude, journaling, and intention-setting! The 10 of the Morning 5-10-5 are the 10 Dreams I Achieved.

These are the big life goals you're working on that describe how the best version of you is living your life, written as if they're already true.

You write the same 10 dreams every day until the dream is a reality. That way, your subconscious brain looks for ways every day to make those 10 dreams a reality! 👏

For example, I used to write "I've paid off all of the mortgages by age 50" until I paid them off (nearly 3 years ahead of schedule!)

Once you check off the dreams you've accomplished, you choose another dream to make a reality!

Ready to get back to dreaming and living out your best life? Comment "Planner" to get your hands on the BEST LIFE planner today 🤩

Read that again 😉

Read it 5 more times if you have to!

If you're having trouble accepting that this is true, I highly advise journaling about your mindset on productivity...

And I'm not shaming you here!

I want you to reflect on how you've formed your mindset around hustle:

→ Who told you that a day is wasted if you didn't check all the to-dos off?
→ What does a great day in your eyes look like?
→ What is your new definition of productivity?

Take these questions into consideration + maybe write down these questions in your notebook to come back to.

What are your thoughts on this? Share with me below!

If you read one Independence Day caption today, make it this one 👇

Instead of letting your day end with just fireworks, end your day with reflection...

We only have half of the year left. What kind of person do you want to become? What things do you want to accomplish?
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Declare your independence from:
⭐️ Roles that you've grown out of
⭐️ Relationships that are no longer serving you
⭐️ Jobs that are sucking the life out of you
⭐️ Over-scheduling yourself for the convenience of others
⭐️ Sacrificing your health and wellbeing to meet someone else's expectations
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You have the independence to recommit to setting healthy boundaries, let go of other people’s expectations of you, and step into the roles in your life that light you up!
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Today is as good a time as any to give yourself permission to start living your life for you, on your own terms, in your own way 👏
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After all, it's Independence Day!

What was your knee-jerk reaction? 👆

If you had told me a year ago that I'd decided to let my grays grow, I would've laughed in your face!!

I've been highlighting my hair for decades but after a recent haircut appointment (AKA my highlighting appointment to cover up my grays), I decided I'm going to try something different...

It won't be immediately noticeable because I've never done an all-over color. In fact, after this appointment, my hair just looks darker -- and less brassy yellow -- because of the lowlights we put in. It's called "gray blending."

I'll be using a purple shampoo at home to keep the brassiness at bay. But other than that, there's not much upkeep, and I'll be able to go several more weeks between "haircut" appointments.

Want to keep up on my going gray journey? Comment "Newsletter" to get the link to sign up for The Weekly Best Life List! 🎉

Introducing the program that will help you kiss your midlife "IS THIS IT?" questions goodbye! 💋

From now until June 25, you can join The Gap Year and meet You 3.0!

I know it can be difficult to navigate this new stage of life and alllll of the questions that come with it without a guide (because I've been there 😵‍💫)

BUT don’t cue the panic and anxiety because you’re going to be able to:
✨ Know what you want + have a clear path to get it
✨ Feel grounded and settled in knowing who you are, and living as authentically you, instead of trying to keep up appearances
✨ Be unapologetically you instead of the person everyone else expects you to be. The you who gives no f*cks. The you who no longer apologizes for doing what’s important to you…even if it’s inconvenient for those around you
✨ Have a clear understanding of how to make midlife your best life

All in just 12 months! 🤯

Okay, so what does this thing include anyways?

💛 12 months of video lessons with guided exercises to help you figure out who you are, what you actually want, and how to create the life you’ve always wanted
💛 Monthly live coaching sessions with Laurie to answer all of your questions, and provide the accountability and support you need
💛 Downloadable guides with weekly exercises to support the video lessons and live coaching sessions
💛 Access to the Gap Year library for the life of the course including all future curriculum changes and upgrades
💛 Quarterly virtual alumni meet-ups

Sound like just the thing for you? Head to the link to secure your spot in The Gap Year now! 🤩 https://schoolofmidlife.com/gapyear

Have you been wondering if The Gap Year is right for you?

If you find yourself wishing there was a manual or guide to help you figure out what’s next for you in midlife, it may be the right time to sign up for The Gap Year's coaching program!

But let me be straight up! Who exactly is The Gap Year perfect for? Midlife Women who...

✅ Have everything they thought they ever wanted…but feel like something is still missing

✅ Are at the point in their life when they should be the happiest + most fulfilled, but find themselves asking: what’s next for me? Is it too late for me? What’s my legacy beyond my family and career?

✅ Think they're going through a midlife crisis

Enter: The Gap Year, a 12-month coaching program designed for high-achieving women who have been crushing it in their professional life but feel adrift or stuck in their personal life 👏

Ready to snag your spot in The Gap Year? Drop "guide" in the comments, and I'll send you the answers you've been looking for!