The document by Dr. Nita Thakre discusses the midlife transition, highlighting conflicts arising from unrealized goals, self-perception issues, and physical changes due to aging. It outlines coping strategies such as maintaining an active lifestyle, exploring new hobbies, and seeking professional help. The document also mentions the psychological model of Myers-Briggs to aid individuals in understanding themselves better during this period.

1. Midlife
Transition
Information by Dr. Nita Thakre, Advisor at
oowomaniya.com

3. Is it a Midlife Transition?
Conflicts or dissatisfaction within Yourself
because of
• Unrealized goals
• Self-perceptions
• Physical changes as a result of aging or
health issues

4. midlife situations
feeling adventurous
questioning the meaning of life
validity of decisions taken
Confusion about him/herself
discontent
boredom
loneliness
rejection

5. midlife reasons
work or career (or lack thereof)
spousal relationships (or lack thereof)
maturation of children (or lack of children)
aging or death of parents
physical changes associated with aging

6. signs & emotions
restarting things
playing again

8. myers-briggs personality model
1. Accommodation
Presenting ourselves as different people in different
situations, called "personae”
2. Separation
Taking off the masks or personae we wear in different
situations and assessing who we are under the masks
3. Reintegration
Feeling more certain of who you are and adopting
more appropriate personae
4. Individuation
Recognizing and integrating the conflicts that exist
within us, and achieving a balance between them

10. fancy car
makeover
divorce
health issues
adventures
partying
clubbing
alcohol
drugs
food-compulsion
sexual affairs
what‘s it gonna cost you?

11. coping with midlife transition
It takes time and energy
but the process can help
you find greater satisfaction
and pleasure in life

12. coping with midlife transition
maintain an active sex life
keep your body in shape
explore and accept your feelings
devote extra time to your partner
rekindle your relationship
set new goals
discover new hobbies
travel, volunteer
devote special time to your children
take care of your mental health
join a group
visit therapist if necessary

13. how to prevent
exercise
weight mx
nutritious diet
sleep & rest

14. TRANSITION

15. online consultation

16. Information reviewed by OoWomaniya
Advisors
Dr. Nita Thakre
Gynecologist / Obstetrician
Answers in Gynecology,
Urogynecology

17. questions?
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