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There was a time in my life — not too long ago — when I truly believed I had nothing real left to live for. As a middle-aged man, I’d ticked off all the boxes I thought were supposed to make life feel complete. Career? Check. Family? Check. Projects, promotions, things to keep me busy? Double check.

On paper, my life looked full. But inside, I felt empty. Every day became a grind. Sure, there were good moments — moments of laughter, small wins, the occasional rush of excitement. But that’s all they were: fleeting moments. And when they passed, I was left with the same question I’d been trying to outrun for years: Is this really it?

For a long time, I thought adding more would fix it. More work. More goals. More distractions. But nothing changed my inner world. The truth was, I’d spent so long doing what I thought I was supposed to do, I’d forgotten to ask myself what I actually needed.

Then one day, I decided to stop pretending I had it all figured out. I reached out for help — not because I was weak, but because deep down, I knew there had to be more. I found a coach, not to teach me how to work harder, but to help me understand myself better.

That first step changed everything.

Coaching didn’t magically erase my struggles. It didn’t hand me a neat checklist for happiness. What it did was help me slow down enough to hear my own thoughts again. To reconnect with the parts of me I’d buried under years of “shoulds” and “musts.”

I rediscovered what made me feel alive — things I’d long pushed aside. I learned how to say no without feeling guilty. I found real connection, not just shallow networking. And maybe most importantly, I realised that stillness doesn’t have to feel empty — it can feel peaceful, grounding, true.

If you’re reading this and any part of it sounds familiar, I want you to know this: you are not alone. Feeling lost in the middle of life doesn’t mean you’re broken. It just means you’re human. And it might mean you’re ready to build a life that feels real — not just busy.

So here’s my invitation to you: pause for a moment. Ask yourself what you want — not what you’re supposed to want. And if you’re ready, reach out. Find someone who can walk alongside you — a coach, a mentor, a friend who will help you see what’s possible again.

You deserve more than just ticking boxes and chasing moments. You deserve a life that feels meaningful, every single day.

If this story resonates with you, I’d love to connect. Let’s talk — not about how to do more, but how to live better.