the ageless generation no.5
getting creative
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It is my belief is that we can all be creative within our personal circumstances. The fundamentals have little to do with money or surroundings. The impetus and imagination come from within, and your creativity is as personal and unique as you are. For some reason in all aspects of society, women sometimes think that when they get to a certain age, self-expression in all its forms is largely under-appreciated, under-represented and is considered a forgotten pleasure.
So don’t worry about what others may think, or the unrealistic images that you see on-line and on social media. The majority of ‘mid-life’ sites seem to be fronted by wonderfully glamorous women who often appear to be ex-models, and live very different lives to the normal women of the world. Most women are just like you in all aspects that actually matter. What is important in my view is that you take some time to look at your styling and what you want to do going forward, rather than let it just happen to you.
I think there are some simple and effective ideas around your image and lifestyle that you might like to consider in a bit more detail. Most things you can do are not age related, but can make a big difference to how you feel. I’m thinking about updating your image with some different grooming and make up colours, trying some new combinations of your clothes, or wearing some different accessories.
I have written elsewhere about finding clarity, and it is as important if you are in the Ageless Generation as at any other point in your life. When you are looking at your wardrobe, while ignoring your age, are all the clothes suitable for your current lifestyle? Can you have a declutter and create some small capsule groupings of clothes that work well together? When you go out, would it make you feel good and boost your confidence to dress up a bit? Taking care of your appearance rather than just carrying on in the same clothes you’ve been wearing all day?
If you take it as a given that you will wear clothes today, why not choose clothes that make you feel and look good? You have to wear something so it might as well work for you as against you. Can you organise your clothes in a way that means you can see what you have and are therefore more likely to wear more of it? Are your accessories useful to your image or are they now redundant for whatever reason…I’m thinking towering heels here. Make some space in your wardrobe and in your life for new things and new experiences to come in.
Perhaps you can explore some of your interests in more depth. You may have spent many years doing things for others, so why not take some time to think about what you might like to do? Do you want to read more, redesign your garden, start a new business, visit art galleries, spend more quality time with family or friends, become a local representative, travel, do some online study courses, volunteer, learn to paint, or knit, or take skydiving lessons…
Some of these ideas might interest you now, and some won’t ever be part of your life, depending on your circumstances. I really want you to start to think outside the box and use your wonderful innate imagination. You can then build the image, and the life you want in the future, on the solid foundations of the life you are living now.
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milly’s top 10 tips:
Your numerical age is irrelevant when it comes to expressing yourself and reflecting your life in your image.
Mid-life is not a set period. We have more choice, more time, and more resources than our ancestors ever had. Take advantage of this and create the next part of your life in a way that is proactive and excites you.
What specifically do you want to enhance in your life? Be creative and make some plans. Nothing needs to be achieved overnight, but thinking about what you want to do is a great start.
Finding clarity around how you actually live your life will mean that you can curate your wardrobe so it works well for you today, tomorrow and into the future.
Work with what you have, you don’t need new things or lots of money, just an intention to look at how you relate to your current image in a different way. Clarity and curation are key to creating space to see what’s there.
If you think about how your life and appearance have evolved over the last 10, or 20, or 30 years, be imaginative about how you want to look and live for the next extended period of your life, rather than let it just happen to you.
If you haven’t already, explore the myriad of new make-up and hair products that are available. Formulations have changed dramatically over the last few years and many products are not only very effective, but are easy to use and multipurpose.
Getting stuck in a rut is easy, and a totally understandable consequence of life. However, staying stuck is a choice, even if that choice has been made by inaction.
As you experiment you will find styles and experiences that work for you, and others that don’t. Work with the positive and if something doesn’t feel good, ditch it and try something else. There is no right or wrong, no one size fits all, so you will only know what works for you if you try it yourself.
Why not get those close to you involved with your new creative vision. Perhaps your thoughts can motivate friends and family to look at themselves and their future aspirations in a different light. Become the Ageless role model for your community, and for the generations still to come.
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