Purplelight Midlife

23/07/2025

I hold it together for as long as I could. But at 47 I was not just tired, I was exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, angry, tearful, depressed. I kept thinking...maybe this is just what midlife feels like. But it was a warning sign that I lost my patience with everyone, including me. For a while I thought I just was not trying hard enough, but I was living in survival mode for too long. Perimenopause was wrecking everything - my energy, my mental health, my nervous system and I did not know how to stop it. Then I stopped blaming yourself and booked a call with menopause coach, educated myself further and decided to became certified menopause coach. I adjusted my lifestyle and finally got listened by GP and started HRT. No of these were quick fixes. But together they got my health back on track and I gave myself permission to breath again, because even I am not a full moon anymore, half moon is also beautiful.
This is your reminder:
You are allowed to pause.
You are allowed to get help.
Not because you are weak. But because you are wise enough to stop running on empty.
dana@purplelightmidlife.com

19/07/2025

You are not behind. You are exactly where you are supposed to be. Do not be hard on yourself about how long something is taking to happen. Your time is coming. Happy ending may be:
*making new connections
*moving on
*learning to accept things as they are
*raising your standards
*trusting that what is meant for you will never pass you

12/07/2025

English Vocabulary 📖
Carpe Diem - Phrase (Latin)
- Meaning:
used to urge someone to make the most
of the present time and give little thought
to the future.

- Origin:
From a poem by Horace, a Roman poet,
in 23 BCE

- Examples:
She booked the solo trip on impulse
—carpe diem, she said.

He finally proposed, inspired by a carpe
diem attitude.

25/06/2025

Are you ready for a change?
First think if you are actually ready to get started? Is it a time to start or do you need to sort some other things out first.
Start by understanding your behaviour and the world around you. Be kind to yourself.
• What do you want to do more of or less of? What is really important to you - what are your values?
• What do you do at the moment to avoid doing something?
• What helps you ?
• What is stopping you?

It is easy to miss the signs of menopause. You might mistake it for stress, early onset of dementia, burnout or think they are normal part of getting older.

Women’s health challenges such as menopause and menstruation often go undiscussed and overlooked in the workplace.
I can help you to start a change for the better!

Menopause awareness
Menstrual health
Support group
121 coaching

23/06/2025

🧾 Today’s word of the day
Example: The feeling was ineffable — too vast, too deep, to ever be spoken aloud.

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18/06/2025

17/06/2025

At first, Karen wasn’t sure her team needed menopause support at work.

“She thought it was a nice-to-have… but maybe not essential.” 🤷‍♀️

As conversations opened with team members, she realized what so many leaders now see clearly:

Having a Menopause Coach in the workplace transforms not just profitability , but people’s wellbeing. ✨

“Without that support, I think some of our team would have stayed silent, overwhelmed, struggling through or quitted.”

Instead, they felt heard and supported. 🌟

Team members had a confidential space to talk.
Managers got practical advice.
The culture shifted from quiet discomfort to confident understanding.

Dana is very knowledgeable, guided us, and helped us make simple but powerful changes.”

Now Karen says bringing in a Certified Menopause Support Coach was one of the most impactful leadership choices she’s made.

✅Bringing in a Menopause Coach isn’t a luxury, it’s an investment in your people. And when your people feel supported, everyone thrives. Through group sessions, Dana created a safe space for team members to speak openly, access tools, and feel supported without stigma.
Results:
Team members reported feeling empowered and their wellbeing improved.
Managers received guidance on reasonable adjustments.
Communication and confidence across the team improved.
One member said: Without these sessions I would hand out my notice.

If you’re leading a team and want to create a more inclusive, resilient culture, I’d love to help. I’ve got a couple of spaces for Q3. Just drop me a message here or email dana@purplelightmidlife.com or book a free discovery 30 min call via Purple Light Midlife website.

17/06/2025

The is ‘rambunctious.’
https://ow.ly/QTTM50W7gKG

13/06/2025

🌿 Yesterday was a breath of fresh air! I had the pleasure of joining a co-working event at Holyrood Park Education Centre to mark , hosted by The Outsiders.

Edinburgh truly shines when the sun's out, it felt like nature was inviting us to slow down, connect, and get creative. Huge thanks to Katie Paterson for bringing solo business owners together. We shared challenges, sparked new ideas, and left feeling so much lighter.

Already looking forward to the next one. Will you be joining us?

08/06/2025

Any plans for 12 June, did you know that it is ?

Get involved in Edinburgh with The Outsiders, free tickets available!
They are hosting a networking picnic, action learning, and nature-connected co-working event for freelancers and solo business owners.

We all know that the outdoors is good for us.

Science shows it's great for health, wellbeing, creativity, productivity, motivation, connection, etc etc etc.

Or check other tips how to make it happen in your place with Nature Desks

06/06/2025

Are you talking to your daughter/niece/ granddaughter/any girl about menstruation & menopause?
Let’s normalize open conversations about it because understanding our bodies should never feel awkward or confusing! 💜
Here are some tips to educate and empower girls:
🌸 Start Early & Keep It Simple – Use age-appropriate language and normalize body changes as a natural part of life.
💬 Make It an Ongoing Conversation – One talk isn’t enough! Answer questions as they come up, and revisit topics as she grows.
📖 Use Books & Resources – Share guides on puberty and menopause to help her feel informed and prepared.
💡 Explain Menopause Alongside Periods – Just like menstruation, menopause is a stage of life—not an ending. It’s about hormones, health, and strength.
💪 Encourage Confidence & Self-Care – Whether it’s period cramps or menopause symptoms, teach her that listening to her body and practicing self-care is powerful.
👩‍👧 Share Real-Life Experiences – Let her know how you, relatives, or friends experience these changes so she feels comfortable and supported.