Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten – Book Review
This memoir by Ina Garten (yes, the Barefoot Contessa!) is about more than food. It’s about real life. It’s about taking chances, believing in yourself, and being ready when a good opportunity shows up.
“I was never waiting for luck. I was always preparing for it.” – Ina Garten
Ina shares her life story, from working i...
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JaxMindset by Carol S. Dweck Book Review
Hey beautiful friends—it’s Jax Stys here, your midlife reinvention coach, and today I’m talking about one of the most powerful shifts you can ever make in your life, your mindset.
I just revisited Mindset by Carol Dweck, and let me tell you—this book is a game changer. It’s not about talent. It’s not about luck. It’...
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JaxHow to Cultivate a Growth Mindset at Any Age
Hey beautiful,
Let me just say this loud and clear:
You are not too old.
You are not behind.
And it’s never too late to grow, change, or start over.
Whether you’re 40, 50, or fabulous at 60+, this season of your life is rich with possibility. The secret to unlocking that possibility?
A growth mindset.
In this post, we...
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JaxHow to Define Your New Life Purpose After 40
Hello—welcome to the season of YOU.
If you’re over 40 and wondering “What’s next?”, you are not alone—and you are not lost. You are awakening. You’re shedding old roles, outdated expectations, and stories that no longer fit. You’re not having a midlife crisis. You’re stepping into a midlife rebirth. And that, my...
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JaxThe 12 Week Year by Brian Moran & Michael Lennington
Why This Book Is a Must-Read for Midlife Women Ready to Reinvent Their Lives
If you’re a woman over 40 who’s feeling the pull to reset, refocus, and reclaim her life—whether that’s in your wellness, career, finances, style, or relationships—The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington might be exactly the s...
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JaxWhy Anti-Inflammatory and Dopamine-Boosting Foods Are Essential for Women 40+
As we hit our 40s, our bodies start sending subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) reminders that we’re not 25 anymore. Hormones fluctuate, energy dips, and inflammation sneaks in like an uninvited party crasher. Add to that the need to maintain mood and motivation as we juggle careers, family, and self-care, and it’s clear we n...
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JaxAtomic Habits Book Review
Hey beautiful souls,
It’s Jax Stys here—your midlife coach and glow-up guide. Today I want to talk to you like I would to my best friend over coffee, about a book that completely shifted how I think about habits—Atomic Habits by James Clear.
Let’s start with this truth bomb that rocked me: “You do not rise to the level...
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JaxEnergy Hacks That Work: From Fatigue to Fabulous
Hello Lovely,
Let’s be real: midlife is not for the faint of heart. Somewhere between juggling family, career, friendships, and the bizarre urge to rearrange furniture at 2 AM, many of us find ourselves dragging. If you’ve ever felt like your energy levels were sent on an extended vacation without notifying you—don’t worr...
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JaxIs It Too Late to Start a New Career? 5 Myths Debunked
Hey Beautiful,
Let’s start with the truth: It is never too late to reinvent yourself.
Whether you’re 40, 50, or beyond, you are not behind. You are right on time.
As a content creator, life coach, and woman who is smack dab in the middle of her own midlife reinvention, I get this question all the time:
“Is it too late to...
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JaxHow to Break Free from a Stagnant Job and Find Purpose Again
A Midlife Career Reinvention Journey for Women Over 40
Hey Beautiful,
If you’ve ever looked at your career and wondered, “How did I end up here?”—you’re not alone. Midlife is a powerful time of reflection and reinvention. For many women over 40, it’s the season where we wake up, take stock of our lives, and realize: ...
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