Welcome back, Fizz-seeker! 💛
Last week, we explored 7 real-life “What Now?” moments many women 40+ experience — and what to fix first when everything feels off.
(If you missed Part 1, you can read it here.)
Today, I’m sharing 8 more moments that pop up in midlife — the sneaky thought patterns, unspoken doubts, and energetic misfires that can leave you stuck, overwhelmed, or playing small.
✨ And yes, your free printable checklist is now available too!
🔁 8 More “What Now?” Moments + What to Fix First
8. Tired of Starting Over? Fix These 4 Self-Sabotage Triggers
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Notice your patterns — what keeps repeating?
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Name the story you keep telling yourself. Rewrite it.
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Give yourself credit for surviving and restarting.
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Create an “evidence list” of what’s actually working.
🧠 Fizz Insight: Starting over doesn’t mean you’ve failed — it means you’re still in motion.
9. Feeling Guilty for Wanting More? Fix These 3 Beliefs First
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Wanting joy doesn’t mean you’re ungrateful.
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You can love your family and pursue your calling.
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Wanting more isn’t selfish — it’s self-honoring.
🔥 Fizz Insight: Desire is a compass, not a character flaw.
10. Midlife Crisis or Midlife Awakening? Fix These 5 Truths First
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Change isn’t a failure — it’s evidence of growth.
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Clarity often follows chaos (not the other way around).
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You don’t owe consistency to outdated dreams.
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You’re allowed to pivot — without apology.
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Fun isn’t frivolous — it’s fuel.
💡 Fizz Insight: This isn’t a breakdown. It’s a breakthrough waiting for permission.
11. Overthinking Every Decision? Fix These 3 Filters First
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Does this align with my values?
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Will this move me closer to the life I want?
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Will I regret not trying more than trying?
🔍 Fizz Insight: You don’t need more information. You need more trust in yourself.
12. Still Waiting for Permission to Change Careers? Fix These 4 Blocks First
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Perfection isn’t required to begin.
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Job titles don’t define your worth.
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Write your own permission slip (I’ll sign it with you!).
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Talk it out — clarity lives in conversation.
🎯 Fizz Insight: Your career gets to evolve with you.
13. Hiding Behind Busy? Fix These 5 Avoidance Habits First
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Busy doesn’t always mean productive.
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Check what you’re postponing “until things calm down.”
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Audit your calendar: Does it reflect your priorities?
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Create space to think, not just do.
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Choose bold over busy at least once this week.
🌀 Fizz Insight: Sometimes “busy” is fear wearing a productivity badge.
14. Confidence Just Took a Hit? Fix These 4 Moves First
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Recall a moment you crushed it — write it down.
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Ask a trusted friend what they see in you.
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Put on something that makes you feel unstoppable.
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Do one small thing that proves you’ve still got it.
💪 Fizz Insight: Confidence isn’t a constant — it’s a practice.
15. You’ve Checked All the Boxes… and Still Feel Unfulfilled? Fix These 3 Things First
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Redefine success: What does it look like now?
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Release the timeline. Life doesn’t run on a clock.
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Ask: What would feel like freedom right now?
🎈 Fizz Insight: The dream might not be wrong — but it may need to be rewritten in your own handwriting.
🎁 Want Your Free “What Now?” Clarity Checklist?
This printable PDF includes all 15 What Now moments plus the first steps to help you find clarity, confidence, and momentum.
Comment BLOG and I’ll send you the link. Perfect for your journal, vision board, or the friend who says, “I feel stuck but don’t know where to start.”
💬 Still feeling stuck? Let’s figure it out — together.
Book a free 30-minute Find Your Fizz Discovery Call and let’s map out what’s next for you — with clarity, courage, and maybe even a few giggles. 😄
