Jules' journal

By the second week of January, many women are already feeling a quiet sense of pressure. A subtle feeling that they should be further along. And yet, through my work as an NLP practitioner supporting women in midlife, one truth comes up again and again...

Every January, women feel the familiar pull to set resolutions, to improve, refine, perfect, and somehow become "better." But if you've ever wondered why resolutions feel heavy, or why they fade by February, you're not alone...

Christmas arrives each year with its familiar glow. The lights, the traditions, the hope of joy and yet for so many women, the season quietly slips into something heavier: pressure, comparison, and the unspoken belief that everything must look and feel “perfect.” But what if this year could be different? 

Midlife isn’t a decline; it’s a powerful turning point. A moment to pause, reassess, and realign your life with what truly matters.

When life softens and the noise fades, many women turn toward small comforts. Perhaps you’re reaching for an evening glass of wine, a little extra scrolling, a late night snack. They seem harmless enough. But sometimes, these gentle rituals whisper of something deeper...

Perhaps that glass of wine at the end of the day has become more than a treat and it’s become the way you unwind, reset, cope or tune out.

Am I growing here - or am I shrinking?