Five years after redesigning his work life, one client reflects on the three lessons that still guide every career decision he makes.

What if the way you’ve always worked is what’s keeping you stuck? Gill Kirk shares three powerful lessons she’s carrying forward after redesigning her work life. From letting go of outdated habits to reclaiming quiet space for clarity, Gill’s story is a reminder that meaningful change doesn’t have to be drastic—it just has to be true.

Languishing at work isn’t burnout or misery — it’s the quiet flattening that happens when your job is “fine” for too long. Here’s why it’s so easy to ignore — and why it matters.

Rather than a dramatic career shift, Silvia’s story reveals the work-life lessons that now guide her decisions — and how she knows when work truly fits.

Many people say they want more connection, then avoid the very practices that would help them build it. Here’s why — and what to try instead.

Many professionals succeed while only bringing part of themselves to work. The cost isn’t visible—but it’s real. This is what changes when you stop editing yourself.

Lara, a former client of Midlife Unstuck, shares the three career lessons she never wants to forget—on loyalty, boundaries, and the quiet truth our bodies reveal. Her story offers a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to stop drafting behind someone else’s passion and design work that energises you.

What if the key to greater joy at work wasn’t a promotion or pay rise—but something you already do brilliantly? This post explores how uncovering and using your personal superpowers just 5% more each day can ripple into real fulfilment, inside and outside of work.

A former client shares the three personal insights that shifted his work life from quiet stress to confident clarity—and how noticing boredom changed everything.

Midlife boredom at work isn’t a personal failure—it’s a signal. In this article, career design consultant Lucia Knight breaks down the three hidden types of boredom that impact midlife professionals and offers a kinder, smarter path to career clarity—without burning everything to the ground.

You don’t have to hate your job to feel stuck. In fact, one of the biggest signals that something needs to shift isn’t stress — it’s boredom. This post explores how boredom sneaks into even successful careers, what it looks like when left unaddressed, and why tuning into it early could unlock more joy at work.

Still tense after the project is done? Your brain might be over it—but your body probably isn’t. Learn how to complete the stress cycle and actually feel better.

Ever stumbled on the “Tell me about yourself” question in an interview? Here’s how to answer it in a way that’s clear, human, and actually makes them want to hear more.

What if the real reason we rarely see joy at work in our 60s… is because we’ve stopped looking for it? These late-career professionals did things differently—and thrived.

Not sure if you should stay or go? If your work feels off, you might be ignoring signs it’s time to shift gears. Career change after 40 starts here.

You were ready to quit, then a promotion showed up. Before you say yes, these 4 clarity questions might just save you from burnout or regret.

You were ready to quit, then a promotion showed up. Before you say yes, these 4 clarity questions might just save you from burnout or regret.