Midlife is not the end—it’s a beautiful, powerful beginning. It’s the season where we can finally put ourselves first, nurture our minds and bodies, and step boldly into the life we’ve always dreamed of. Today, I’m sharing my top 20 self-care practices that have transformed my health, mindset, and glow from the inside out.
Each of these rituals has been a game changer in my midlife wellness journey—helping me lose weight, gain confidence, protect my mental health, and truly thrive in this new chapter. Whether you’re just beginning your self-care journey or looking for new ideas, these practices can help you create the vibrant, fulfilling midlife you deserve.
Let’s dive in!
1. Tongue Scraping Every Morning (First Thing)
Benefits: Removes bacteria and toxins, improves oral health, enhances digestion, and freshens breath.
Starting my day by tongue scraping instantly feels like a fresh reset for my body. In Ayurvedic medicine, this simple act is a detoxification ritual that sets the tone for a healthy day.
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2. Room Temperature Lemon Water Every Morning
Benefits: Hydrates, supports liver function, aids digestion, boosts vitamin C levels, and kickstarts metabolism.
Before coffee or breakfast, I always hydrate with lemon water. It gently wakes up my digestive system and feels like a refreshing internal cleanse.
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3. Deep Conditioner Every Week
Benefits: Restores moisture, strengthens hair, prevents breakage, and boosts shine.
Healthy hair = happy me. A weekly deep conditioning treatment is one of my favorite self-care luxuries that supports both my confidence and overall midlife beauty.
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4. Walking Daily (At Least 45 Minutes)
Benefits: Improves cardiovascular health, supports weight loss, boosts mental clarity, and reduces stress.
Daily walking is non-negotiable. It’s free therapy, meditation, and movement all wrapped into one. It’s a core part of my midlife fitness routine.
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5. Weight Training Three Days Per Week
Benefits: Builds lean muscle, improves metabolism, supports bone health, and boosts mood.
Strength training has empowered me in ways I never imagined. It helps fight midlife muscle loss (sarcopenia) and keeps me feeling strong and vibrant.
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6. Dermaplaning Every Two Weeks
Benefits: Removes dead skin and peach fuzz, enhances product absorption, reveals glowing skin.
Adding dermaplaning to my skincare routine has been a glow-up game changer. My skin feels smoother, brighter, and more radiant than ever.
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7. Food Protocol Planning Every Sunday Evening
Benefits: Reduces decision fatigue, supports healthy eating, helps maintain a calorie deficit for weight loss.
Creating a food plan once a week ensures that my goals stay on track. It removes the guesswork and empowers my nutrition success.
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8. Calendar Planning and Check Every Sunday Evening
Benefits: Reduces anxiety, promotes organization, increases productivity, and helps with intentional living.
I take 20 minutes every Sunday to plan and review my week. It keeps me focused on my priorities and helps me live with purpose.
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9. Reading One Book Per Week
Benefits: Expands knowledge, reduces stress, improves empathy, sharpens focus.
Reading is one of the most nourishing things I do for my mind and soul. One book a week keeps my creativity and growth alive.
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10. Listening to Educational Podcasts Daily
Benefits: Promotes lifelong learning, stimulates brain health, and boosts motivation.
Podcasts are my secret weapon for learning on the go. From wellness to personal development, they inspire and fuel my midlife reinvention journey.
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11. Oil Pulling Daily
Benefits: Supports oral health, removes toxins, may improve gum health and skin clarity.
Five minutes of oil pulling while getting ready in the morning is one of the easiest ways I incorporate detox practices into my day.
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12. Meal Prep Every Sunday Evening
Benefits: Saves time, promotes healthier choices, reduces stress, and supports weight loss goals.
Meal prepping is a non-negotiable part of my midlife self-care. It’s a love letter to my future self that says, “I’ve got your back.”
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13. Budget Check Every Saturday
Benefits: Reduces financial stress, increases financial freedom, builds wealth, and supports intentional spending.
Every Saturday, I check my accounts, update my budget, and plan the upcoming week’s spending. Financial health is a crucial part of overall wellness!
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14. Morning and Evening Skincare Routine
Benefits: Protects skin health, promotes anti-aging, boosts confidence.
My skincare rituals are sacred. A gentle cleanse, moisturize, and sunscreen routine in the morning, and a restorative night routine, support my midlife skin glow.
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15. Confide App Daily (Mental Health Journaling)
Benefits: Supports mental wellness, reduces anxiety, improves emotional resilience.
Using the Confide app helps me manage my thoughts and feelings in a healthy way. Journaling each day keeps me grounded and emotionally empowered.
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16. Life Coaching Appointment Weekly
Benefits: Supports personal growth, creates accountability, boosts confidence and decision-making.
Working with a life coach every week helps me stay aligned with my vision, process challenges, and keep moving forward on my midlife reinvention journey.
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17. Life Coach Training Daily
Benefits: Develops coaching skills, promotes personal transformation, enhances leadership.
As I train to become a certified life coach, my daily study and practice not only help me grow but allow me to better serve and inspire others.
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18. Mushroom Oils Daily (Functional Mushroom Supplements)
Benefits: Supports immune function, brain health, energy levels, and stress management.
Adding mushroom oils like lion’s mane and reishi to my routine has been a major upgrade for my health. They’re adaptogens that help me stay sharp and calm.
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19. Collagen Daily
Benefits: Supports skin elasticity, joint health, gut health, and hair strength.
Collagen supplements are part of my daily self-care armor. They nourish my skin, protect my joints, and help me feel vibrant from the inside out.
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20. 100 Ounces of Water Per Day
Benefits: Supports metabolism, improves skin, aids digestion, enhances energy, detoxifies the body.
Hydration is life. Drinking enough water every day is a simple but powerful way to show my body deep love and respect.
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Final Thoughts: Self-Care is the Foundation of Midlife Reinvention
These 20 self-care practices aren’t about perfection; they’re about devotion. They’re tiny daily investments that have created massive transformations in my life.
Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential.
By taking radical responsibility for my wellness, mindset, and dreams, I’m not just surviving midlife—I’m thriving. And you can too.
If you’re ready to create your own midlife glow-up, start by picking just one or two practices from this list. Build them into your days with love, patience, and pride. Watch how even the smallest changes ripple out into every area of your life.
Because you, my beautiful friend, are worthy of vibrant health, confidence, purpose, and unstoppable joy.
Midlife is just the beginning—and it’s going to be amazing.
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Love,
Jax
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