Morning Reset ·
What Turning 50 Is Teaching Me
MORNING REFLECTION
It’s been a few days since I turned 50.
And I have to admit, this birthday feels a little different.
Something I’ve noticed, especially over the week of my birthday celebration, is that I’ve naturally taken my foot off the gas.
I’m still honoring my morning rituals, but the urgency to follow everything to a tee has softened.
I’m moving a little slower.
Letting things be.
Spending a little more time appreciating what I have rather than thinking about what I don’t.
And it’s got me wondering…
Do we naturally slow down as we get older? Or do we simply become more intentional with our energy?
My uncle said something interesting to me the other day:
“Welcome to the afternoon of life.”
He compared it to reaching a point where we begin making our way back down the mountain.
I sat with that for a moment.
And while I understand what he means, I’m not sure I entirely agree.
I believe we all have our own mountains to climb. Some of us may want to keep climbing, while others may choose to slow down, appreciate the view, or take a different path.
And maybe there’s wisdom in all of those choices.
I’m going to sit with that one a little longer. Maybe I’ll revisit it another time.
But here’s something I am noticing about turning 50.
A deeper appreciation for life, a little more acceptance, and perhaps a little less tolerance for the bullshit. 😂
And you know what?
I’m kind of enjoying that.
JEFFREY’S WEEKLY INSIGHT
My 50th Birthday Insight
As a coach, I’m constantly reminding people that life is short.
That it’s important to slow down, find clarity, and understand what we genuinely want to dedicate our time and energy to.
And the more I reflect on this, the more grateful I am to do what I do.
But here’s something I’m learning to appreciate even more.
We have to let people be.
We can’t control what others do, how they think, or the decisions they make.
And maybe we’re not supposed to.
What we can do is continue working on ourselves.
Continue being the architects of our own stories.
Continue creating, expressing ourselves, and living in a way that hopefully inspires others to pursue what truly matters to them.
And if they do, amazing.
And if they don’t, that’s okay too.
I think what I’m experiencing at this stage of my life is a new understanding of contentment.
For years, I wasn’t a big fan of that word.
I associated it with getting comfortable, settling, or losing the desire to grow.
But I’m starting to see it differently.
Maybe contentment isn’t about becoming comfortable with where we are.
Maybe it’s about finding peace with where we are while still being excited about where we’re going.
And at 50, that’s a pretty beautiful place to be.
A Simple Practice: Let It Be
This week, take five minutes to slow down and ask yourself two questions:
1. What am I spending energy on that I can’t control?
Maybe it’s someone else’s decisions, expectations, or an outcome you’re attached to.
2. What can I genuinely appreciate about my life right now?
Not what you want next. Not what’s missing.
What’s already here.
Then remind yourself:
I can continue growing without needing to control everything around me.
Let people be. Let life unfold.
And most importantly, keep showing up for yourself.
Be grateful for where you are. Stay curious about where you’re going.
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Stay the course.
Jeff
“Most people don’t need a new life.
They need a new way of seeing the life they already have.”