Rethinking Midlife (Seize Your Next Chapter with Energy and Purpose)

Not the Beginning of the End, but a Moment to Rethink What Is Next

After years spent building careers, raising families, and caring for others, many women find themselves at a crossroads. Maybe your energy is waning, your roles are shifting, and you find yourself wondering why a life that once fit now feels off.  You may have done everything right and still feel a little flat, restless, or unsure about what comes next. But midlife is not simply a stage to accept; it can be a powerful turning point.

Positive psychology practitioner Donna Baumann, MAPP, shows you how. Drawing on psychology, health science, relatable stories, and practical exercises, Rethinking Midlife offers both a new lens and a clear path forward. Through Baumann’s CARPE framework—Courage, Authenticity, Relationships, Purpose, and Energy—you’ll learn to face fear, let go of outdated roles, nurture meaningful relationships, rediscover purpose, and build vitality from the inside out.

Midlife is not an ending. It’s a chance to rethink what matters, reclaim your energy, and create a next chapter that fits who you are now. Whether you are craving a new challenge or simply wanting to live with more authenticity, this book offers a grounded, hopeful guide for what comes next.