After 40: Meaning of Life Journal - by Julie A Levin (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Embrace self-discovery in life's second half

Great news: turning 40 doesn't mean your best days are behind you. Yet sometimes when we hit middle age, we become unsure of where to go next. This journal helps you reignite your passions and your sense of purpose with exercises designed to connect you with your true desires.

What sets After 40: Meaning of Life Journal apart:

• Search for meaning--Develop a fresh perspective on your experiences and aspirations through journaling.
• Dig deeper--Reflect on everything from your inner critic to your past accomplishments and find the inspiration you need to make the most of the life you're living.
• Engaging format--Find a wide variety of prompts and practices that will hold your attention and ample writing space to capture your thoughts.

Jump-start your journey to finding meaning in midlife with this supportive journal.

Review Quotes

"An accessible, enjoyable, and confidence-building guide to creating a fulfilling life after 40. The prompts will have you digging surprisingly deep as you rediscover your strengths and passions, coming to appreciate your experience and wisdom, using them as a foundation for moving forward. The book is laid out beautifully, and the affirmations instill confidence and hope. This book is a gem for anyone wanting to move through midlife with more self-kindness and care." --Gloria Reese, MA LMFT

"Julie gently coaxes your thoughts from head to paper through a series of creative and highly accessible prompts that draw on past and present. Each short journal exercise yields insight about what's true for you, opportunities for letting go, and the chance to appreciate what brought you this far. If you've ever felt held back by fear, lack of motivation, or self-limiting beliefs, After 40: Meaning of Life Journal can help you find a joyful path forward." --Jennifer Reihm Pearce, founder of Plain Language Health

"Muddling through midlife can be painful and challenging for those of us who grapple with, 'What Now?' Julie Levin provides a practical, grounding, and deeply reflective journey into the heart of who you have been and who you want to become as your move through midlife. Through her provocative and engaging writing prompts, she guides you to discover, uncover, and create a more enlightened sense of self and the juice to live with more passion, love, and self-acceptance. After 40: Meaning of Life Journal provides an engaging and creative map to reclaim your authentic Self." --Holly Holmes-Meredith, author, Doctor of Ministry, licensed marriage family therapist

"This tender guide inspires growth and provides a path to discover and nurture the magic of who we truly are as we move into midlife. Julie, a gifted therapist, has clearly been walking this nourishing path to greater fulfillment. The beautiful, accessible journal prompts reveal her wealth of personal and professional experience. Happy voyaging!" --Robyn L. Posin, PhD, psychologist and author of Go Only as Fast as Your Slowest Part Feels Safe to Go and Choosing Gentleness, www.forthelittleonesinside.com

About the Author

JULIE A. LEVIN is a licensed therapist specializing in compassion and self-esteem. Deeply familiar with midlife transitions, she started her psychotherapy practice at 40 and published her first book of poetry, Walking on Water, after turning 50. Julie's other midlife adventures include truffle hunting in Italy, learning the ukulele, and becoming a gourmet vegan chef.