Welcome to Edition #03 of Your Marvellous Midlife.

September often arrives with a different energy, inviting reflection, renewal, and, occasionally, a quiet sense of overwhelm. In this edition, I reflect on the common experiences many women face as summer comes to a close, and explore how we can embrace this time to focus on what feels most important right now.

For many women, summer can be a season of constant giving - pulled in many directions, with wellbeing slipping quietly to the bottom of the list. The busyness can leave us feeling stretched thin, lonely even, and not quite ourselves. If that feels familiar, please know you are not alone. Research shows that women often carry a heavier load during the summer months, leaving little space for rest or personal care.

And yet, September can also be a gift. The evenings still hold light, the air is gentle, and a little space can open up to ask:

What truly matters?

What can I let go of?

Where can I soften and support myself?

It can be a time to check in - with the goals we set earlier in the year, with our energy, with our priorities.

It can be a moment to pause, to notice, and to gently release what no longer serves. Sometimes, in the busiest seasons, the kindest thing we can do is lower our own standards a little, offer ourselves compassion, and create space for what nourishes us most.

The change in season invites the opportunity for a change in perspective. I often think of the book 4000 Weeks, which reminds us that our time is finite - precious. If that’s the case, how do we want to spend it? Which commitments truly reflect what matters most, and which could we gently set aside?

These are the questions I find I’m asking myself at this time of year, how do I want to move forward, what would I like to spend this gift of time and energy on. It’s a common theme that arises in my coaching conversations.

Coaching is not about adding more to your plate, but about clarifying what belongs there in the first place. Creating a generous spaciousness for reflection and growth. September can be a beautiful moment to reset in a way that feels sustainable, so that when life feels overwhelming again - as it inevitably will - you have the tools and mindset to navigate it with greater ease and compassion.

I’ve popped a little ‘letting go’ exercise below and a special coaching offer, if you feel you’re ready for change.

Wishing you a gentle September filled with space, reflection, and whatever nourishes you most.

Love

Tamsin

One small way to practice letting go:

Sometimes our bodies hold on to stress long after our minds have noticed. This is a practice that I use in some of my coaching sessions. A simple way to invite release is with the breath:

As you breathe in, lift your shoulders all the way up towards your ears, feeling the gentle tension across your shoulders, neck and even your face. Hold for just a moment. Then, as you slowly breathe out, allow your shoulders to melt down your back, softening the muscles of your face, letting everything ease.

Repeat this three to five times, each exhale an opportunity to let go a little more - of tightness, of expectations, of the weight you don’t need to carry.

A small gift from me to you

If this resonates with you and you are ready to explore your potential through coaching, I am offering 10% off coaching bundles booked in September with the code Sept25. All you need to do is click on the link below to book a free introductory chat and mention the code.

Try asking yourself this September:

What truly matters to me?

What can I let go of?

Where can I soften and support myself?