Superwoman is this you? People pleaser, cleaner, cook, chief bottle washer, Mother, partner shall I go on?

When Woman’s Own Specials freelance writer Kirstin Chaplin contacted me to ask if I would share my thoughts about women over 40 having tattoos for the first time I happily obliged.

Are you feeling uncertain do you have fears about your life? Is it something that’s holding you back from living life the way you would like? Do you feel stuck in that same old cycle unable to break it wondering what to do because you don’t want to feel fearful?

Affirmations are a great way to create positivity helping you to focus. If you haven’t tried affirmations before and don’t know where to begin watch this short video then read the examples below.

Theresa May isn’t letting the fact she is in her 59th year hold her back, far from it. She is a woman who seemingly knows what she wants and is ready to take on the challenges and mantle of being our next Prime Minister, and why not? Whatever you think of her politics it’s an inspiration to see.

If after last weeks referendum you feel there needs to be period of reassessment, adjustment and adaptation you would be right. What’s most needed now is a clear vision and a new plan for the future. These principles also hold true for our personal lives. It’s good to have time for reflection and reassessment, maybe taking a step back to re-evaluate.

Kylie Minogue the super sexy singer and star’s world was rocked when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. And like many women Kylie faced up to and dealt with the suffering and treatment that goes hand in hand. She and many other women have shown us there is life after treatment. I personally know of two very brave women who overcame breast cancer and live very full and active lives.

The menopause can bring new challenges and outdated myths but it can also be a positive time of change bringing great opportunity for growth and new beginnings.

The coaching recipe for making your life better is simple. It’s like being a contestant on The Great British Bake off with Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. Mary and Paul give the recipes then you make it your own using tried and tested techniques.

Do you or someone you know suffer with depression but are too ashamed to admit or discuss it for fear of been ridiculed? I have met and worked with hundreds of women over the years whose lives have been touched in some way by mental health. Whether it be PMT, post-natal depression or anxiety.