Paula Hardin

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Finding Fulfillment and Joy in Midlife and Beyond

Welcome to the official website of Paula Payne Hardin, a renowned author and founder of Midlife Consulting Services. Dive into her profound work, What Are You Doing with the Rest of Your Life?: Choices in Midlife, a guide that blends research, personal experiences, and practical exercises to navigate the complexities of midlife.

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What Are You Doing with the Rest of Your Life? | Choices in Midlife

As you explore this site, you’ll discover insights on embracing aging, making intelligent choices, and unlocking unexpected joys in the latter half of life. Paula’s wisdom and compassionate guidance invite you to transform your midlife into a period of growth and fulfillment. Join her in this journey and see how her book can inspire you to embrace the next chapter of your life.

Midlife can be a time of both challenge and opportunity. It’s a period of significant transitions, as we navigate changes in our careers, relationships, health, and sense of purpose. But it’s also a time for growth, self-discovery, and the pursuit of a more fulfilling life. In her insightful book, “What Are You Doing with the Rest of Your Life?: Choices in Midlife,” Paula Payne Hardin provides a roadmap for navigating these transitions and embracing the possibilities that lie ahead.

Paula Payne Hardin

Paula Payne Hardin is a leading voice in midlife empowerment, guiding individuals to embrace the transformative potential of this stage of life. Her insightful book, “What Are You Doing with the Rest of Your Life?: Choices in Midlife,” has helped countless readers navigate the challenges and opportunities of their midlife journey. Paula’s personal experiences, coupled with her research and expertise, offer a unique and empowering perspective on finding purpose, fulfillment, and joy during this phase of life.

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The Midlife Crossroads: A Time of Change and Opportunity

Paula Payne Hardin explores the common challenges and opportunities that arise in midlife, drawing on her own personal experiences and insights. She addresses topics such as:

Empty Nest Syndrome: Navigating the emotional and practical adjustments of children leaving home.
Career Dissatisfaction: Re-evaluating your career path and exploring new options.
Health Concerns: Managing health changes and prioritizing self-care.
Relationship Changes: Navigating evolving relationships with partners, children, and friends.

Redefining Success: Finding Fulfillment Beyond Traditional Markers

Paula challenges the traditional notions of success, suggesting that true fulfillment comes from aligning our lives with our values and passions. She encourages us to:

Identify Our Values: Understanding what truly matters to us and how our actions align with those values.
Set Realistic Goals: Defining achievable goals that are aligned with our values and passions.
Embrace New Opportunities: Exploring new paths and possibilities that may lead to greater fulfillment.

Common Failures People Make in Midlife

Denying the Reality of Aging

Ignoring the Shift in Priorities

Avoiding Self-Reflection

Ignoring the Importance of Relationships

Not Embracing Change

See what others have to say.

This is a great book to get all of us thinking about our life
and where we are going. Purposely thinking of what to change to
enjoy all the years ahead. We all have denial about age – don’t let it leave you
empty in your last years.

Vic A.

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I liked this book – the ideas are presented in a wonderful way – with real stories, examples, personal experiences, spiritual wisdom. . This was a very helpful way and acknowledges that each of us creates our own custom “recipe”. Paula Hardin’s writing is a wonderful combination of stories and poetry and information. This left me with an overall feeling of ease and confidence about life. Refreshingly presented – without preaching or advice. Thank you!

R. Gannon