Tag: midlife
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Woman in Mind review: a timeless testament to originality on the West End
Introduction: a play that defies time The West End has long been a stage where fresh voices and audacious ideas jostle for attention. Yet when a production returns to the fold years later, the test is whether it can still surprise anew. Woman in Mind, a Sheridan Smith-led revival that dives into the psyche of…
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Woman in Mind review – a classic still beats with a fresh, fearless heart
In the West End spotlight, Woman in Mind endures The West End has a long love affair with midlife comedies and confessional dramas, yet Woman in Mind arrives with the freshness of a revival that feels almost ahead of its time. Sheridan Smith steps into the emotional storm with a performance that threads vulnerability, wit,…
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Midults Feeling Flat? A Practical Guide to Beating Post-Festive Blues
Feeling flat after the holidays isn’t a sign of personal failure Many people in the midlife stage describe a post-festive slump: a sense of tiredness, a lack of motivation, and a struggle to feel excited about the year ahead. If you’re reading this and thinking, “this isn’t just a bad week,” you’re not alone. Mood…
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The Midults and the January Blues: A Guide to Post-Festive Low Mood
Understanding the January blues in midlife For many adults in midlife, the glow of the holidays fades quickly, leaving a quiet, stubborn heaviness. If you’re a “midult”—someone navigating work, family, aging parents, and personal expectations—you might notice a dip in energy, motivation, and pleasure in daily activities. The feeling isn’t just “tired”; it can be…
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Life lessons with Jenni Murray: the best podcasts of the week
Introduction: A fresh spin on celebrity interviews In a podcast landscape crowded with celebrities and influencers, radio legend Jenni Murray offers a welcome and warmly distinctive approach. Her Saga magazine series, “Experience Is Everything,” curates conversations that lean into the wisdom of age and lived experience. Each episode pairs Murray’s famed warmth with interviewees who…
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Study Reveals the Surprising Age When the Brain is at Its Sharpest
New Insights into the Brain’s Peak: Midlife May Be the New Prime When we picture peak mental performance, many of us imagine youth at its height. However, a recent study published in Intelligence suggests the brain’s sharpest years may occur much later than commonly assumed. Led by Associate Professor Gilles E. Gignac of the University…
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Study reveals the surprising age when your brain is at its sharpest
Introduction: Rethinking the timeline of cognitive peak For decades, the common narrative has portrayed youth as the pinnacle of cognitive performance. But a recent study challenges that view, suggesting that our minds may be reaching their sharpest point later in life. Published in Intelligence and led by Associate Professor Gilles E. Gignac of the University…
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Brain at Its Sharpest: Midlife Gains Redefine Leadership
New insights into the aging brain For years, the common narrative suggested that youth is the pinnacle of mental and emotional sharpness. A recent study published in Intelligence challenges that notion by showing that several crucial cognitive and personality traits continue to mature well into midlife and beyond. Led by Associate Professor Gilles E. Gignac…
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Midlife Peak: Why 60 Can Be Your Leadership Prime Today
Introduction: A Counterintuitive View of Age and Performance Many people fear that aging means a steady slide in mental sharpness. Yet recent research, including a study published in Intelligence, suggests a more nuanced truth: for many adults, overall psychological functioning peaks in late midlife—roughly between ages 55 and 60. This finding reframes midlife from a…
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Midlife peak: How turning 60 can be your cognitive and leadership prime
Turning 60 might be your peak, not your fall Worried about turning 60? Science suggests there’s a compelling counter-narrative: for many people, overall psychological functioning actually peaks between ages 55 and 60. This insight isn’t just academic; it reframes how we think about leadership, problem-solving, and the value of experience in the workforce. Beyond raw…