Getting Back Up When Life Gets Too Hard

Happy Monday! It’s time for Your Weekly Boost!

I nearly didn’t write a newsletter this week because I’ve had a few personal issues to deal with and life just became too hard.

For me, when that happens I tend to curl into myself, give myself space and time and usually I bounce back. I also need to remember that whilst I enjoy writing and sharing ways we can continue to bloom in life, the world won’t end if I don’t post as regularly.

People do understand and are very supportive.

However, we can’t stay ‘down’ forever and we need to get back up and start living again. Not always easy but this week, I’m sharing ways which I feel helps me when I’m going through a difficult time and want to rise above it.

Life has a way of throwing curveballs when we least expect them. A sudden loss. A health scare. A broken relationship. A dream that just doesn’t work out. It can feel like the rug has been pulled out from under us—and we’re left wondering whether we have the mental strength to begin again.

But here’s what I’ve learned and remind myself of when dark times happen:

You have gotten through 100% of your hardest days. You are still here. And you can get back up.

It doesn’t have to be all at once.

Sometimes getting back up means just sitting with the pain for a while and then choosing to take one small step forward. Other times, it means resting deeply so that you can rise stronger, mentally and physically. Rescheduling appointments (or podcast interviews in my case), taking a step back from the world before you can step forward again. Finding solace in a favourite book.

I’ve had seasons in life that felt impossible to navigate—but over time, I discovered that even the smallest moments of hope, joy, or support helped me rise again. Whether it was lacing up my runners for a slow walk or run, talking with a trusted friend, or simply getting dressed and sipping my morning coffee in the stillness or early morning sunlight—these tiny acts became stepping stones back to myself.

If life feels too hard right now, please know this:

🌱 You are allowed to pause.
🌱 You are allowed to cry.
🌱 You are allowed to ask for help.
🌱 And you are absolutely capable of getting back up—on your terms, in your time.

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Please note: I am not a medical professional. I am sharing what works for me and may help you. Reach out for professional assistance if you feel you need help.

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Live Well Tip • Bloom Mantra • This Week’s Bold Move

🌟 Live Well Tip:
Give yourself permission to start small. One tiny action—like brushing your hair, writing a kind note to yourself, or stepping outside—can begin the shift.

🌸 Bloom Mantra:
"I bend, but I do not break. I rise when I’m ready. I bloom in my own time."

🔥 This Week’s Bold Move:
Reach out to someone you trust and simply say, “I need to talk.” Being vulnerable is a powerful step toward healing.

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Let’s Talk About It

Do you feel overwhelmed by the endless advice on how to “bounce back”? Social media often shows glossy highlight reels that can make us feel like we’re falling short. But deep down, don’t you already know what your soul needs?

Let’s give ourselves space to do what feels right, not what we’re told we “should” be doing.

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You are never alone on this journey. We all stumble—but we can also stand, grow, and bloom again. Keep going gently.

With love and belief in you,
Sue x
Coach & Creator of Life in Full Bloom
Women Living Well After 50

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I’m always looking for guests for my Women Living Well After 50 Podcast. Not celebrities, but women who have a story to tell. Women who may not be in the spotlight but have something of interest to share with my audience. Women who are passionate about helping other women to bloom after 50.

If this sounds like you, and you want to step out of your comfort zone I’d love t hear from you. Just send me a quick email to sue@womenlivingwellafter50.com.au with your details and the topic you would like to discuss during an interview and let’s book a date and time. Could you also include your time zone. I live in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia so my time is AEST.

I can’t wait to hear from you.

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