3 Questions for Your Mid year Review

As we approach the second half of 2021, I find myself at a mental crossroads.

I attribute some of this to celebrating a milestone birthday in August and coming to terms with the symbolism of this milestone year but I believe the upheaval and uncertainty of 2020 have also played a significant role.

I will be honest: I thought by this age my life would look very different. I was sure that I would be working in some type of corporate outfit, more than likely divorced with 1–2 children (I never was one for too much commitment), and hobnobbing among the important.

It hasn’t worked out like that.

I am self-employed (Hey I did eventually want to own my own business), I’ve never been married (and while I would like to be, I don’t wish to be divorced), and I don’t have children (yet). I’ve met some very important and connected people and been in interesting situations but I know now that trying to be important is really not for me.

So I’m here in 2021 looking at the second half and thinking about what my assignments are and how I am going to get there.

No Strive, No Strain

When my clients stretch, I tell them “No strive, no strain”. While I want people to stretch, I do not want them straining and forcing their bodies into…