What Do Women in Their 60s Have in Common with High School Seniors ?
Bet you never thought you'd have much in common with a bunch of high school seniors, right? Well, let me break the bad news – it turns out you've got more similarities than you'd ever imagine.
I spent a decade helping teenagers tackle the college search chaos. Fast forward, and now I'm in your corner, helping women in their 60s figure out the next act. And trust me, the parallels are inescapable.
Mapping Out the Next Stage
In my college consulting days, I'd sit down with 16 and 17-year-olds, digging into preferences about their next life stage. Where to live? What to study? How much fun versus how much challenge? It was like being a detective, unraveling their unformed aspirations. Fast forward to today, and my conversations with you aren't too different, especially the big question – who do you want to be next?
Finding Your Voice
Remember those college essays? Helping teens find their voice was the most challenging part of that work because they carried everyone else’s voice in their heads. Now, I'm helping you cut through the noise. What values fuel your happiness? What do you genuinely think, not what others expect you to say? Let's leave behind the people-pleasing and uncover who you really are.
Similar Stages, Shared Journeys
Guess what? The conversations I had with those teens are the same ones I'm having with you. What's essential as you move forward? How much fun versus meaningful work? Finances – always a tricky dance, right? Any habits you want to kick or embrace? It's all on the table.
Transitions take time! High school seniors jumping into college and you diving into the next chapter – both need adaptability and require resilience. And hey, just like those teens, you'll nail it – fear and excitement bundled in equal parts.
Friends, Community, and Belonging
Friendship matters. Teens worry about making friends in college, and you might be reshuffling your social deck. Some ties may need loosening, making room for new friends who get you. And let's not forget community engagement – whether it's joining clubs in college or experimenting with activities later in life, that sense of belonging? It's critical at any age.
Getting to the Core Question: Who Do I Want to Be Next?
Now, the real talk. Those questions I fired at teens? Same ones I'm asking you. Who's the boss of your life? When's your time to shine? Where and with whom do you want to appear in this next chapter? And the biggie – how are you making these dreams happen?
Ready for Change?
Let's team up if you're ready to discover answers. Your time is now – done doing everything for everyone else? It's your turn to create the life you've been longing for. Let's make it happen!