YOU-TURN: Changing Direction in Midlife

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Made a you-turn yourself? Dr. Irwin is collecting more stories, and is interested in your professional, personal, geographical, social, health, or financial you-turn. If you’d like to be considered for inclusion in a sequel, please answer the following questionnaire and email to us. We’ll be in touch with you for more information. Of course your story can be anonymous if you prefer.

1. What is your current profession/marital status/geographical location/state of health/financial situation? What was it before?
2. What have you changed or overcome?
3. How old were you when you effected this change?
4. What made you want to change or take a detour in your life?
5. Was there any specific defining moment when it was blindingly clear what path you were to take?
6. Did you have any negative/limiting beliefs/obstacles to overcome?
7. How did you change your programming? How long did that take?
8. Do you still have any fears to overcome, manage, or circumnavigate?
9. Did you have a support system?
10. What kept you going?
11. Would you do it over again if you could?
12. What advice to you have for those who are in that fearful stage but want to make a transition in mid-life?
13. Any favorite quote/s of hero/heroines/role models that inspire you?

Any additional comments are welcomed. Thank you!

 
“The great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.”  Walter Bagehot