I just joined today and had to send out a post right away! I am so relieved that there is a community on the internet to help support "midlife crisis." I found this site while "googling" those two words and joined right away, no questions asked.

I wanted to share a very good article that I found called: What is a Midlife Crisis? by Cathy Meyer »more»

The Wall Street Journal's Second Acts column provides daydream material for anyone thinking of switching careers when it's "too late." »more»

LifeTwo received a nice mention in U-Turn Ahead's "Best Blogs and Websites for Midlifers." »more»

One of my favorite authors, Richard Leider, is coming out with a new book, Something to Live For:  Finding Your Way in the Second Half of Life, and I wanted to give everyone a heads up.  As a coach, I've been influenced a lot by Richard's thinking on purposeful living, and his books are featured prominently in the "recommended reading" section of my blog, Project Creative Vision. Needless to say, I'm eagerly anticipating the new book as well.

At a recent conference call about the book launch, Richard talked about how this book is taking his ideas about life purpose to a whole new, more spiritual level.  »more»

Yesterday I had a long conversation with an individual conducting research on the job prospects for "mature" workers, which is code for people over 50. We covered a lot of territory and I thought that a few of the key points were worthy of a post on LifeTwo. »more»

"Coulda, woulda, shoulda" is how many people in middle age feel about the lost opportunities of their lives and the things that they would still like to do if only they were younger. Career changes and going back to school top the list of things that seem impossible for those who face mortgages and family commitments. »more»

On average it takes 17.5 weeks to find a job, say experts. Does that mean you can take it easy for the first 16 and then pick it up? Of course not, in fact the key to navigating unemployment is to keep moving. The LA Times listed a week-by-week to-do list for job seekers:

Week 1: »more»

Despite legislation prohibiting it, age is a common factor in hiring decisions. This is especially true for older workers who must combat a number of negative stereotypes, specifically that they are less energetic, enthusiastic and creative. Recruiting managers have confirmed that companies often will note that they would prefer a younger candidate. »more»

One of my lifelong interests has been the relationship between work and a vocation, or a calling. The idea of a calling has traditionally been understood in purely religious terms, as in somebody being called to serve a higher power or a higher purpose.

But we are all called to do something in our lives. To the extent that we are spiritual beings, we are called to accomplish something that goes beyond the needs and requirements of our ego and personality. And in that sense, while the way in which we express our calling does not at all have to be religious, there is no denying that following one's calling is part and parcel of our spiritual evolution. »more»

Life is too short to spend in an unsatisfying job. However by middle age, career transitions are risky and expensive. The last thing you want to do is to go through a gut wrenching experience moving into a new career only to find that it wasn't what you expected. But how do you know what a new career will be like before you actually do it? »more»

Other women who've been working since they were twenty will now have retirement income. Not me. I stayed home. I got the joy of watching every step of my children's infancy and childhood. Now I'm stuck with just me.

As I make my way out into the sunshine, I sure would love to hear what other people have to say about being "just a homemaker" and what happens next.

If you are asked to picture an entrepreneur, a tech-savvy male in his late twenties might be the image that comes to mind. While there is no shortage of high-tech start-ups by young male engineers, this is hardly the only type of entrepreneur. In fact, according to a story in the BBC, an increasing number of over-50s are starting their own businesses and many of these are women. »more»

Next month "We Are the New Radicals" will be published. It's a new book by Julia Moulden that chronicles the trend of baby boomers that reinvent and recommit themselves to improve the world. The book combines stories of people who've done it with "how to" tips for others who want to join in and drive change. »more»

Most of us like to think that a mutually agreed upon divorce or simple job lay off is not shameful. But something in our culture and deep within our own psyche begs to differ. I found my own divorce to feel quite shameful. What I say now is that any divorce, no matter how mutally desired, traumatizes the people involved and feels like a failure on some level. »more»

Marci Alboher is a columnist, blogger, and author of "One Person Multiple Careers." Alboher has a new take on using multiple career roles to improve everything from meaning of life to work-life balance. She advocates the adoption of "slash" careers (as she herself is a columnist/blogger/author) to "integrate and fully express the multiple passions, talents, and interests that a single career often cannot accommodate--leading to a greater sense of fullfillment." »more»