Tag Archives: changes

Be An Observer

Posted on July 31, 2018 by janieleeds

If you’re thinking that my advice to be an observer in your life story with the narcissists is hooey, I understand. It wasn’t until I understood what it meant that I realized what a great tool it is to healing. … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration | Tagged advice, changes, friendship, get out of your own way, healing, help with narcisissts, narcissism, observer, relationships | 11 Comments

Why I Didn’t End Things First

Posted on July 30, 2018 by janieleeds

A blogger friend asked me this question today and so here I am writing to you. Why didn’t I end things first? I have often asked myself this exact question and my answer has never wobbled. I loved him. I … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged back to me, changes, control, ending a marriage, family, healing after divorce, life, relationships | 4 Comments

What Time Can Do…

Posted on July 21, 2018 by janieleeds

I’ve found that time either softens people or hardens them. Have you found that too? When we’ve been dealt hard experiences, I think there’s a choice to be made – let the experiences harden us or find forgiveness and move … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged authentically me, changes, choices, count your blessings, family, forgiveness, morning thoughts, peace, relationships, see the real me, what do I want | 10 Comments

I Found My Authentic Self Again

Posted on May 3, 2018 by janieleeds

Recently I took care of myself in a way in which I hadn’t since the separation and subsequent divorce, nor the time that passed after the divorce was official. It has been a long journey as anyone who has walked … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, women 50 | Tagged changes, cheers, finding myself, foreign country, going home, healing, help to heal, life, reconnect with myself, red carpet, relationships, soul, synchronicity, Universe | 4 Comments

Rocky Theme Song

Posted on April 15, 2018 by janieleeds

Rocky‘s theme song Gonna Fly Now feels right to post today. It’s a classic that even if you’ve never seen the movie, you know that song, right? Is there anyone who didn’t recognize it? I’m putting it below in case … Continue reading →

Posted in daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, music, the daily post, Uncategorized | Tagged Bill Conti, changes, finding my mojo, fitness, Gonna fly now, health, life, life struggles, relationships, Rocky, Rocky Balboa, spiritual healing, Sylvester Stallone | 13 Comments

How Friendships Change After A Breakup

Posted on April 14, 2018 by janieleeds

If you’ve been through a break up or divorce, you know that sometimes friendships go away just like the relationship. I’ve been on both sides of the situation and it’s never easy. When a couple breaks up, we tend to … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, the daily post | Tagged breakup, changes, ex-husband, family, friendship after divorce, marriage, relationships, taking sides in a divorce | 13 Comments

How About Saying Former Spouse?

Posted on April 13, 2018 by janieleeds

How do you refer to the spouse you’re divorced from? I was talking with someone new the other day and he told me that he doesn’t use the word ‘ex’ when referring to his ex-wife. He says, my former wife. … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love, women 50 | Tagged changes, clearing negativity, ex-husband, ex-wife, family, finding peace, former husband, former wife, humor, life, marriage, positivity, relationships | 19 Comments

It’s A Beautiful Day!

Posted on April 6, 2018 by janieleeds

So I woke up this morning with this song in my head. I love Michael Buble’s voice and I was thinking that it was an inspiring song and so I was smiling to myself. I decided to play it on … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, music, women 50 | Tagged breakup song, changes, cheating, humor, It's a beautiful day, letting go, Michael Buble, music inspires, new chapter, relationships | 4 Comments

Divorced With A Spring In My Step

Posted on April 2, 2018 by janieleeds

Being divorced gets infinitely better when we feel like we are healing. There are signs along the way that we are processing the new chapter and accepting what our lives really are right now. I fought it like a wildcat … Continue reading →

Posted in addiction, daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, the daily post, women 50 | Tagged being alone and liking it, being me, changes, crossfit, dark chocolate, finding my mojo, fun, healing after divorce, love yourself, new clothes, pamper, Paris Can Wait, perfume, quitting smoking, relationships | 15 Comments