Rewriting the middle

Hi all and welcome to rewriting the middle. I’m sure you’re thinking…what the heck does that mean? And I’m right there with you, lets find out together. But first, a little about me. I am newly 38 years old, mum of two wonderful little boys aged 8 and 10 and happily married. I have a secure, comfortable full time job in the NHS. I’ve been on a health journey the latter half of 2025 and have to date lost nearly 4.5st. Last year we bought the house that we rented for four years and are in the midst of minor renovations. In and amongst all of that I enjoy reading, getting out in nature especially with my sproodle Roxy and all things food related.

So, what’s going on? What am I rewriting? Well…nothing, and everything. The clock chimed to welcome in 2026 (metaphorically obviously, I was asleep by 10.30pm) and I decided it was time to shake things up a bit. Somewhere in and amongst my busy life, I’ve lost what it is that ‘sparks joy’. Not to go all Marie Kondo, but I felt the need to write a list. So I did. A list of interests, things that are important to me and things I’d like to bring into fruition in 2026. It included:

• Less fast fashion/unnecessary purchases – save money
• Thrifting, having more of an eco-friendly outlook
• Writing, using my English degree and acting on feedback from so many people over the years that I should use my skills
• Exploring Copyrighting courses – end goal is to be a Freelance Copywriter
• Self care – NOT doom scrolling
• Continuing my health journey, feeling good in my body
• Moving my body in a way that makes me feel happy
• Being the best partner and mum I can be
• Start a blog!

Well, here we are. So far, I have started thrifting, which I’m sure I’ll ramble on about because I am OBSESSED. I’ve sold off a load of stuff that no longer fits or suits me on Vinted. I’ve signed up and submitted my first assignment on an accredited Copywriting course. And I’ve flipping well started a blog. Not bad for the middle of January is it?

I won’t harp on too much, it’s only day one (I can’t not say that in the voice of the Big Brother narrator). I really hope to find some like minded people who are feeling similarly to me – so happy and grateful for my life, but accepting that it’s okay to want more and believing it’s NEVER too late to change things up. Is anyone going to join me in rewriting the middle? Speak soon 🙂