For women 50+ asking, “What do I want now?”
You’re good at knowing what everyone else needs.
Now work out
what you want
for yourself.
Something in your life is changing. Or nothing is, and you’re surprised to find you mind.
The ME AGAIN New Chapter Kickstart Workbook helps you sort through where you are, notice what matters to you now, and choose something you want to make more room for.
Through guided reflections, you’ll create your Personal Reconnection Map: a clear picture of what matters to you now, and one manageable way to begin.
You don’t need the answer before you open it. That’s what the workbook helps you explore.
Immediate digital access ·
Printable PDF and “Before You Begin” audio guide. Price in US dollars.
Nothing Has To Be Terribly Wrong
For You To Want Something More
You can appreciate your life and still wish there were more in it that you chose for yourself.
Perhaps work is changing or retirement is getting closer. The children need you differently. A familiar role has ended, or responsibilities still take up more time than you expected.
Or there’s no obvious turning point. You’ve simply noticed that:
You’re much quicker to answer “What needs doing?” than “What would I enjoy?”
An interest keeps coming to mind, but you haven’t done anything with it.
Reading, trying something creative or following an interest feels like something you’ll get to once everything else is done.
You’d like something to change, but “something” is about as specific as you’ve managed
You may even feel excited about what comes next. You’d just like a better starting point than being told to find your passion.
“I’ll think about it sometime”
can keep being sometime
When everyone else’s needs are clear and your own are harder to name, theirs tend to get the attention.
So the thing you’re curious about stays an idea. And when a bit of time does open up, whether that’s fewer work hours, a quieter house or a free Saturday, the usual things move in first. What you want gets another turn at the bottom of the list.
You don’t have to overhaul your life to interrupt that pattern. You just need to be clear enough about what you want that it can hold its place.
Imagine being able to say, “This is what I want to make room for—and here’s how I’m going to begin.”
Then the next time someone asks what you’re doing with yourself these days, you’ll have an answer you actually chose.
THE MEAGAIN Method™
A Place To Write And A Method That Brings It Together
A pretty journal gives you blank pages and good intentions. This gives you a way in, and a way to bring together what you find.
Within the first few pages, you’ll circle where your time and attention actually go: family, work, caregiving, other people’s needs, your own interests, rest, fun. Then you’ll ask whether anything is taking up more space, or less, than you’d like. That page alone is often surprisingly revealing.
From there, the workbook takes you through the six connected parts of the MEAGAIN Method™. Each part looks at your life from a different angle, with specific questions, prompts and choices, so you’re never left staring at a blank page wondering where to start.
At the end of each section, you capture the one thought you most want to remember.
Then you bring those six thoughts together, see what stands out, and circle the one that matters most right now. That becomes your Personal Reconnection Map: what you’ve discovered about yourself, what you want to carry forward, why it matters, and one small way to begin.
A journal gives you somewhere to think. This gives your thinking somewhere to land.
Immediate digital access ·
Printable PDF and “Before You Begin” audio guide. Price in US dollars.
The page where it comes together.
You’ll draw on what you’ve noticed across the
six sections to create your own
Personal Reconnection Map.
Take A Peek Inside
Not a blank journal waiting for inspiration. This 31-page workbook guides you through the MEAGAIN Method™
with reflections, visual activities and generous space to write.
A selection of pages from inside the workbook:
Something useful can also be lovely to spend time with.
Thoughtfully designed pages, warm colors and generous writing space make this a workbook you can settle into.
Alongside written reflections, you’ll find choices to circle or mark, visual layouts to help organize your thoughts,
and an optional closing invitation to use a symbol, shape or doodle.
No artistic ability required. There’s no prize for the best drawing, either.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE TODAY
Everything You Need To Begin
The 4.5-Minute 'Before You Begin' Audio Guide
A short welcome from me to help you settle in before you pick up a pen, so you start feeling guided rather than on your own.
The 31-page ME AGAIN New Chapter Kickstart Workbook (PDF)
A printable PDF with guided reflections, varied prompts, space to write, and your Personal Reconnection Map. It also includes a one-page guide for coming back to the MEAGAIN Method whenever life shifts again.
Download and Audio Links
Your download and audio links will appear on the confirmation page and arrive in your inbox. Print the workbook, find somewhere comfortable, and begin at your own pace.
Immediate digital access ·
Printable PDF and “Before You Begin” audio guide. Price in US dollars.
A NOTE FROM KAREN
Why I Created The MEAGAIN Method™
I’m Karen, founder of Elevate Myself.
After being widowed with two young children, I spent years doing what needed to be done. As they approached adulthood, I imagined a less demanding stage ahead, with more time, money and room for myself.
Life didn’t unfold so neatly.
It made me confront an assumption I’d carried for years: that having more of my own life required everyone else to need less from me first.
Between studying retirement, psychology and coaching, working with people in HR and business for more than 35 years, and living a life that hadn’t followed the plan, I came to see things differently from the usual “reinvent yourself” message. You don’t have to come first for your needs to count. Life doesn’t have to clear a space for you before you’re allowed to occupy some of it. And you don’t need a new identity or an extraordinary second act.
Sometimes you just need a practical way to put yourself back into consideration, starting from the life you’re actually living.
That’s what this workbook is for. You bring the knowledge of your life. I bring a structure to help you work with it.
CLARITY BEFORE YOU BEGIN
A Few Questions Before You Begin
Still have a question not covered here?
Send an email to [email protected]
I've bought workbooks before and never finished them. Why would this be different?
There’s no daily writing routine to keep up with, and no falling behind if life gets busy. You can work through a section, pause and come back when you’re ready.
Each section ends with one thought you want to remember, giving you a useful place to pick up again. The “Before You Begin” audio helps you get started, and the six sections build towards your Personal Reconnection Map—so you know what you’re working towards.
You don’t have to finish it all in one burst. There’s room to take your time.
How much time does this take?
You don’t need to clear a weekend or turn it into another project. As a rough guide, allow around 15–30 minutes per section; some may take a little longer (or shorter).
Try a few pages over a morning coffee or on a quiet evening, and stop when you’ve had enough. You might work through it over a weekend or spread it across several weeks.
Choose a pace that suits you.
What if I don't know what I want?
Then you’re exactly who this workbook is for. You don’t need clarity or a tidy plan before you begin—that’s what you’re here to explore.
The questions and activities give you something to respond to, so you’re not staring at a blank page trying to summon a life goal. Some answers will come more easily than others. Leave a question blank and return to it if you need to.
Is this for me if I'm not unhappy?
Yes. You might be curious, content but ready to explore, or excited about a changing stage of life. The workbook helps you consider what you’d like more of now.
What if I still have work, caregiving or family responsibilities?
You don’t need everyone else to need less from you before you can make room for yourself. This workbook helps you explore what you want within the life you actually have—including the responsibilities that aren’t going anywhere.
Could I explore these questions in my own journal?
You could. The value of this workbook is the structure of the MEAGAIN Method™: connected reflections that help you notice what matters, bring your thoughts together in your Personal Reconnection Map, and choose one small way to begin.
Do I need to be creative or good at journaling?
No. Brief answers are welcome, and the visual touches are optional. You’re using the pages to understand yourself, not producing something for someone else to assess.
Is this a physical workbook?
No. You’ll receive a printable digital PDF and access to the audio guide. Nothing is shipped. I recommend printing it out: writing by hand, circling and doodling on paper tends to slow you down in a good way.
The workbook is for your personal use and may not be shared or redistributed.
How will I receive the workbook and audio?
Your download and audio links will appear on the confirmation page after checkout and will also arrive in your email inbox. You can download the workbook, print it and listen to the “Before You Begin” audio whenever you’re ready.
What if I have trouble accessing it?
Contact me at [email protected], and I’ll help you access your files.
Can I get a refund?
Because this is a digital product with immediate access, change-of-mind refunds aren’t offered. If a technical problem prevents access and I cannot resolve it, I’ll refund your purchase. Your applicable consumer rights remain unaffected.
Don't Wait For Sometime
You don't have to know what you want yet. You just need a better way to find out.
31-page printable workbook + "Before You Begin" audio guide
Immediate digital access · No physical product shipped. Price in US dollars.