Have you hit the menopause?

Worried about the menopause and how it might affect you? Take this five-minute quiz to discover what's in store. On top of that, I’m going to give some top tips for helping you get to the other side! Let's get started...

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You’re Done With the Menopause!

You've been there, done it and got the t-shirt. Congratulations!

You've stepped through into the wonderful chapter of your life when you can maybe start to focus on new things; things you'd always wanted to do. Maybe it's a change of direction, or re-stating old boundaries that had become blurred. This is your time to let that wisdom and knowledge shine through!

Do you know why we go through menopause? Have you ever wondered if other animals go through it too?

The answer is that not many animals do have this period in their life.

One species that do are orca whales. They are similar to humans in that their young are dependant on the mothers for quite a long time. The mothers end up having new babies while still having quite dependant 'toddlers' hanging around.

If you have ever experienced that, or if you have seen mums dragging around screaming toddlers while carrying a baby then you'll know it's tough!

What orca whales have are the matriarchs of the pod. They are the wise, older whales who have gone through the menopause. They help the mothers bring up the young ones for the good of the community.

And it doesn't stop there. Those wise older whales carry the knowledge of the pod - where to go to for the good feeding grounds, where to go to mate, to find shelter, to be safe. They are the ones who keep it all together!

Imagine if this time of life means that YOU step into YOUR wisdom!

Whatever roles you play in life - whether you are mother, aunt, grandmother, boss, leader, team worker - think about how you can step up and really be a great leader and role model to the women following you.

Three quick tips to help you step up and lead in your life....

1. Get Clear On Where You Are Now

It’s hard to see a path forward without knowing where you stand. If you spend hours trying to sort out what you want, what you love to do, and how to be yourself – or even believe in yourself, you’re really not alone.

It’s totally normal to sometimes find yourself feeling stuck by all the choices out there. Maybe you are actually happy right now, where you are in life. But if you do feel stuck, unfulfilled, like you're not really living life the way you want - you’ve got to take action… If you don’t, you might give up your power.

Instead, try turning inwards and taking stock of your current circumstances. What’s lifting you up? And what’s weighing you down? What is blocking you from being the woman you want to be?

2. Investigate Your Limiting Beliefs

Sometimes it’s the smallest things that hold us back the most. This isn’t to suggest that beliefs are something to turn your nose up at – they’re a powerful, life-shifting force… But they’re also easily overlooked.

Why? Well, it’s hard to objectively examine something you’ve always understood as a fundamental truth.

Maybe no one has ever encouraged you to turn your gaze inwards and examine the thoughts that underlie your actions and inaction – I would love to be that person. Because I know for sure that your beliefs have so much to do with your current circumstances.

3. Take Small Steps Towards Your Goal

Once you’ve gained a bit of clarity about your life’s purpose, set some mini-goals to help get you there. Think of things you can take immediate action on. Small actions that grow and become helpful habits.

Setting yourself bite-sized goals will give you a sense of achievement and build up your confidence. So when it’s time to step into your wisdom and truly be a leader in your life, you feel fully capable.

Wait a minute – let me introduce myself...

Hi there, I’m Lucy Atkinson 👋 I’m a hypnotherapist and life coach who loves helping people sort their stuff out.

I would love to chat and find out more about what's going on for you, where you would like to be, and how I can help you get there. Do book a free discovery call and lets chat about how I can help; or, check out all the lovely stuff on my website.

You’re Not Quite There Yet

You're not yet experiencing symptoms of the menopause, but maybe you have already started to think about what it might be like, or perhaps you know other women who are going through it.

It is great to start thinking and talking about the menopause already - find out the answers to any questions you have, talk to other women about their experiences, read and listen to blogs, articles and podcasts. Don't be disheartened if you hear women being negative about their experiences - they just don't yet know that things can be different.

Yes, things really can be different!

Menopause is a time of change, like other changes you have been through all your life. It's a door to a new place, the start of a new chapter and that can be incredibly exciting!

For now though, focus on where you currently are in your life, and where you want to be.

Perhaps, like many women you often feel unbalanced, stressed, out of kilter. Do you struggle to manage your work, family and life successfully? Maybe you feel that you are trying to juggle too many balls, never quite managing to be your best at anything?

Three quick tips to help you find balance and a clearer sense of purpose in amongst the juggle

1. Get Clear On Where You Are Now

It’s hard to see a path forward without knowing where you stand. If you spend hours trying to sort out what you want, what you love to do, and how to be yourself – or even believe in yourself, you’re really not alone.

It’s totally normal to sometimes find yourself feeling stuck by all the choices out there. Maybe you are actually happy right now, where you are in life. But if you do feel stuck, unfulfilled, like you're not really living life the way you want - you’ve got to take action… If you don’t, you might give up your power.

Instead, try turning inwards and taking stock of your current circumstances. What’s lifting you up? And what’s weighing you down? What is blocking you from being the woman you want to be?

2. Investigate Your Limiting Beliefs

Sometimes it’s the smallest things that hold us back the most. This isn’t to suggest that beliefs are something to turn your nose up at – they’re a powerful, life-shifting force… But they’re also easily overlooked.

Why? Well, it’s hard to objectively examine something you’ve always understood as a fundamental truth.

Maybe no one has ever encouraged you to turn your gaze inwards and examine the thoughts that underlie your actions and inaction – I would love to be that person. Because I know for sure that your beliefs have so much to do with your current circumstances.

3. Take Small Steps Towards Your Goal

Once you’ve gained a bit of clarity about your life’s purpose, set some mini-goals to help get you there. Think of things you can take immediate action on. Small actions that grow and become helpful habits.

Setting yourself bite-sized goals will give you a sense of achievement and build up your confidence. So when it’s time to step up and make changes in your life to feel more successful, balanced and confident, you feel fully capable.

Wait a minute – let me introduce myself...

Hi there, I’m Lucy Atkinson 👋 I’m a hypnotherapist and life coach who loves helping people sort their stuff out.

I would love to chat and find out more about what's going on for you, where you would like to be, and how I can help you get there. Do book a free discovery call and lets chat about how I can help; or, check out all the lovely stuff on my website.

You’ve Started the Journey and You're Doing Great

You're experiencing symptoms of the menopause, and you're doing just fine! Not really sure what all the fuss was about....

But maybe you know other women who are going through it, and aren't coping quite so well.

Maybe you want a little more info about what is going on for you - perhaps you could find out the answers to any questions you have, talk to other women about their experiences, read and listen to blogs, articles and podcasts. If you do hear other women being negative about their experiences - be aware that they just don't yet know that things can be different.

Yes, things really can be different!

Menopause is a time of change, like other changes you have been through all your life. It's a door to a new place, the start of a new chapter and that can be incredibly exciting!

So for now, focus on where you currently are in your life, and where you want to be.

Perhaps, like many women you often feel unbalanced, stressed, out of kilter. Do you struggle to manage your work, family, and life successfully? Maybe you feel that you are trying to juggle too many balls, never quite managing to be your best at anything?

Three quick tips to help you find balance and a clearer sense of purpose in amongst the juggle

1. Get Clear On Where You Are Now

It’s hard to see a path forward without knowing where you stand. If you spend hours trying to sort out what you want, what you love to do, and how to be yourself – or even believe in yourself, you’re really not alone.

It’s totally normal to sometimes find yourself feeling stuck by all the choices out there. Maybe you are actually happy right now, where you are in life. But if you do feel stuck, unfulfilled, like you're not really living life the way you want - you’ve got to take action… If you don’t, you might give up your power.

Instead, try turning inwards and taking stock of your current circumstances. What’s lifting you up? And what’s weighing you down? What is blocking you from being the woman you want to be?

2. Investigate Your Limiting Beliefs

Sometimes it’s the smallest things that hold us back the most. This isn’t to suggest that beliefs are something to turn your nose up at – they’re a powerful, life-shifting force… But they’re also easily overlooked.

Why? Well, it’s hard to objectively examine something you’ve always understood as a fundamental truth.

Maybe no one has ever encouraged you to turn your gaze inwards and examine the thoughts that underlie your actions and inaction – I would love to be that person. Because I know for sure that your beliefs have so much to do with your current circumstances.

3. Take Small Steps Towards Your Goal

Once you’ve gained a bit of clarity about your life’s purpose, set some mini-goals to help get you there. Think of things you can take immediate action on. Small actions that grow and become helpful habits.

Setting yourself bite-sized goals will give you a sense of achievement and build up your confidence. So when it’s time to step up and make changes in your life to feel more successful, balanced and confident, you feel fully capable.

Wait a minute – let me introduce myself...

Hi there, I’m Lucy Atkinson 👋 I’m a hypnotherapist and life coach who loves helping people sort their stuff out.

I would love to chat and find out more about what's going on for you, where you would like to be, and how I can help you get there. Do book a free discovery call and lets chat about how I can help; or, check out all the lovely stuff on my website.

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