The menopause is an important crossroads in your life and, if viewed positively, it can be a rewarding and revealing one. Life is a series of milestones, and whereas in your younger days you rushed past the markers with your eye constantly on the lookout for the next, as you grow older, you tend to slow down, reflect on what you’ve done, and you may find that it is time to choose a new lifestyle. The menopause is the perfect opportunity to do this.
Making plans for the years ahead is like planning a trip. Look upon it as a reward for a lifetime of work or for bringing up a family. Think about your last big holiday. Half the fun was planning it a long way in advance – perhaps you got out guide books and maps, planned where you wanted to go, and made reservations.
The further ahead you planned, the more you anticipated going, and the more you enjoyed the trip. There may have been some unexpected adventures along the way but because you had prepared yourself thoroughly you were able to cope with any eventuality.
