evolve after 40

Make the Decision. Evolve.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, June 17, 2024 • Leave a Comment

I came up with a list of what I wanted out of “retirement” from dance studio ownership, and here I am doing things on my list: leisurely drinking coffee and reading about wine at 11:00 am on a Monday. Yes. Among other things, leisurely drinking...

Slow Down Vibes

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, June 16, 2024 • Leave a Comment

I can slow down. I can actually enjoy the process involved in completing a task at hand. What does that even mean? Let me tell you how much I have had to think on that one and get it straight in my head. It’s not...

The Evolution: One Month In

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, April 7, 2024 • Leave a Comment

The Evolution has begun, and I am one month in…without a post. I suck at this, but I’m learning. Let’s catch up first, then I’ll share the struggle… I spent the first week of March traveling, which was glorious. My son, Blake, and I made...

Evolution Meets Courage

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, February 28, 2024 • Leave a Comment

I am writing a lot lately about evolution. Evolving, creating the life you want, shaking things up, reinventing yourself, shedding the old and embracing the new, fully immersing yourself in the process, allowing the flow to carry you, taking extra care to enjoy the journey…I...

Just do.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, February 24, 2024 • Leave a Comment

I heard that, if you’re going through something, you should wait until you’ve gone through it completely to write about it. Give readers the whole scope of whatever you’ve suffered, accomplished, or figured out from beginning to end. Describe the trials, give the steps you...

Marry right.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, February 11, 2024 • Leave a Comment

Here’s a cool thing about marrying right (there are many, but here’s one): You get someone who helps make all your dreams come true…then they help you come up with new dreams. I married right. In our 25 years (come May 2024), I will have...

I Owe Myself An Apology, But…

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, February 4, 2024 • 1 Comment

I owe myself an apology… I apologize for disrespecting my body and not treating this wonderfully-created, miraculous vessel more kindly. I pushed it too hard, deprived it of sleep, and filled it with junk food more than I should have. I’m sorry for not safeguarding my...