Soul Care Over 50

Hello, I’m Shirly. Welcome! In 2023 I started over at the age of 55. Soul Care Over 50 is my journey to rebuilding my life at over 50 and creating a life I love while living solo.

I'll share the ups and downs of starting over at midlife, from practical wellbeing, nutrition, simple routines, and habits that support healthy ageing and emotional balance.

If you're starting over at midlife, I hope you find what I share here makes you feel supported and less alone.


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How is the run up to Christmas going for you?

I went out after lunch just go get a few bits and it's crazy out there! People are acting a bit like food is going to run out! It's just one day for goodness sake!

I hope you're having a peaceful time either way.

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How is your Christmas festive season so far?

For many of us living solo, Christmas can be a lonely time. This is my third Christmas since starting over and living solo.

The video sharing my afternoon at the Christmas market is on schedule to go live today at 17:30 UK time. So I hope you will come and watch it.

I hope your week is going well so far.

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The look of spending way too much time in front of the laptop and blue light affecting sleep!

Off to spend an afternoon at a Christmas market! 😃🎄

How’s your week been?

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The other evening we went out to see the Christmas decorations at a road, where the residents really take pride in their Christmas lights.

I’m hoping to go to a Christmas market this week, so will share that vlog next.

Are you enjoying the Christmas lights?

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Happy Monday! I hope you’ve all had a good weekend!

Thank you for all your get well soon messages.

I worked out that having too much gluten foods may be the culprit, to me not feeling well for a couple of days.

Can you believe I had two hour naps on Friday and Saturday! 😱

Too much noodles, pasta and toasted cinnamon and raisin bagels!!

So I’m trying to flush the gluten out of my system, starting with today’s breakfast.

Natural Greek yogurt, mixed seeds and blueberries! 😋

What are you having/had for breakfast?

Wishing you a good start to the week! 💕

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Happy Saturday! How’s your weekend going so far?

I spent yesterday afternoon watching films after an afternoon nap. I just couldn’t focus and just felt so sleepy.

So I gave in.

This morning I woke up coughing and today I’m feeling a bit bleh.

So I’m just going to take it easy.

What are you up to this weekend?

Have a great weekend! 💕

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There I was thinking I’d go out for a walk later! ☔️

What’s the weather like where you are?

Ps What do you think of the new channel banner?

Hope you’re having a good week! 💕

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Continuing to eat well on the run up to Christmas!

Today’s lunch is meting middle cod and parsley fishcake, spinach and rocket salad leaves, beetroot and quinoa salad.

What are you having/will have for lunch?

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Do you find it harder to get a full nights sleep since midlife?

I do sometimes. My sleep changed around my forties and certainly around perimenopause. But it's a lot better now.

It's not just hormones that can disrupt our sleep at midlife, there are other factors too.

In my new video, I share what I do to get better sleep. You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/ecEGRDA3VHw?si=IsTr5...

I hope you find it helpful.

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Happy 1st December! How is it here already?

Yesterday our Christmas tree went up, ready for the rest of the decorations to go on.

When does/did your Christmas tree go up?

Wishing you a wonderful week!

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