Time to Level Up! How to Dream BIG as a Woman in Mid-Life

It’s time to step into your power and embrace who you are. And who’s that? An empowered woman full of potential who desires to dream big! This world is full of limitless possibilities. You can have and do whatever your heart desires. You can level up as a woman in mid-life.

I know from personal experience. I went from being a child of immigrant parents (shout out to my mom!) to building a career as a successful Latina relationship blogger, journalist, and SiriusXM host without any guidance. I had no idea what I was doing. But I knew the life and the career that I wanted. 

I didn’t allow life’s circumstances to stop me, and you shouldn’t either. If you want something for yourself – a job, a business, a fulfilling romantic relationship – you can have it! 

Now, at 40-something, I still find ways to level up as a woman. In mid-life, many of us believe that we have to throw in the towel. Baby, your life ain’t over until the Heavens part and Papa Dios calls you home. So, stop the excuses. Go after what you desire. Be who you want to be. This here guide will share how to do just that. 

How to Level Up and Unleash Your Potential as a Woman in Mid-Life

You gotta be you, boo. And who are you? Yes, the first step to level up as a woman in mid-life is to identify who you are. Self-concept work is where it’s at. It influences how we perceive ourselves, our relationships, money, family, and friends, and what we expect from ourselves and others. 

Take inventory of who you think you are. 

How do you perceive yourself? Do you think you can do better and live your wildest dreams as a woman in mid-life? Or do you believe you have to settle? Are you afraid of changing because life and you have always been this way? Do you allow your role of mother, sister, wife, or even woman to define you? 

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Take inventory. Be honest. Shift what mindsets and behaviors do not serve you, who you want to be, and the life you desire to live. 

Embrace you. 

The biggest shifts in my life occurred when I embraced my true authentic self and stopped trying to fit a mold. Loving who you are authentically may sound cliche, but it is the most powerful step to level up and unleash your potential as a woman in mid-life. Learn yourself. Accept yourself. Love yourself! Shift whatever doesn’t serve you accordingly. 

Self-confidence is key. 

To believe you can level up and unleash your potential as a woman in mid-life, you have to be self-confident. And what does that look like? It’s a woman who does not let anything external define her or what she can accomplish. 

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Your circumstances do not matter. I repeat: your circumstances do not matter. What does is that you believe in yourself enough to know that you can and will get what you want. This mindset is especially important when life keeps life-ing and shit keeps being thrown your way. 

Dust yourself off after a good cry, if needed. Don’t hold back out of fear of mucking something up. Know that you can and will have it all if that’s what you want. Tap into that inner self-confidence as much as possible. 

Set clear goals. 

It’s time to take action outside of building yourself up! Sit down with pen and paper (or if you’re like me, open a Google Doc!) and get clear on what you desire. 

What do you want in all areas of your life? Create a list with categories in career, money, love, health, physical body, social life, etc. Under each category write down what you want. Some questions to keep in mind:

Love

• What kind of romantic relationship does the leveled-up version of me have? 
• What kind of partner does she attract? 
• How does it feel to be in this romantic relationship?

Money/Career

• How much money does she make and how does she make that money?
• What can she do with all this money?
• How does it feel to be this abundant and/or have this career?

Health

• What is the epitome of perfect health for her?
• How does it feel to be this healthy?

Physical Body

• What kind of body/face/skin does she have?
• What routines does she create to be the best version of herself inside and out?
• How much does she love herself?
• How does she feel in this amazing body/skin?

Social Life/Lifestyle

• What kind of friends does she have?
• What places does she go to? 
• What events does she attend? 
• How is her social calendar? 
• How does she feel as a social person and with this lifestyle? 

Answer these questions honestly. Do not limit yourself! Do not look at your current circumstances and think, this is so far-fetched. It may seem that way, but so what? This is your time to dream and think about the possibilities! The version of you that is a leveled-up woman in mid-life will thank you! 

Develop a growth mindset. 

When feeling stuck, a growth mindset keeps you grounded in the belief that all things are possible. You might not be able to see the version of you that is a leveled-up woman now, but you can work on getting there. In this free guide, I share how to create affirmations to create the life you want and develop a growth mindset.  

Learn to trust yourself. 

Trusting yourself allows you to roll with the punches. When your world seems to be falling apart, if you trust yourself, you know you’ll be okay. 

Self-trust also helps when making decisions. You know what’s right for you and you decide accordingly. You say no when needed because you trust that’s what is best for you. Ultimately, when you learn to trust yourself you level up as a woman intuitively and are then able to trust your intuition. 

Follow your intuition. 

You trust yourself. Now, you can follow your intuition. Our intuition is our internal compass. It’s biological. If your Spidey senses are tingling when you are on a date with a guy (and it isn’t the sexy tingles), you know he’s not for you. When you’re about to walk into a room and you stop mid-step because something feels off, turn around.

If you’re reeling over deciding on how to level up as a woman, sit still and ask yourself: what do I want? What’s best for me? Wait. Your intuition will answer. You will hear a voice in your head that leads you down the correct path for you. 

This is how our intuition works. However, it is essential to trust yourself and work on your mindset. If you’re operating from a fear-based mindset, that little voice can lead you astray. It can tell you things that keep you stuck in fear. 

Stay present while keeping your eye on the prize. 

Lastly, to level up as a woman, you must stay present while remaining set on your goals. Keep your eye on the prize. Know what you want. Believe with conviction that it will happen all while staying focused on the now. 

This isn’t the easiest thing to do, I know. I used to find it challenging to want something, set a goal, and not do anything about it. I was constantly in action mode, leaning much more on my masculine energy than my feminine. Now, I allow things to unfold as God intends all while remaining grounded in the knowing that what I desire will manifest. I don’t have to do anything else but be present, follow my intuition, embrace myself, and accept the now.