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Things I wish I knew earlier…

📌 Save this unfiltered checklist for leveling up your next decade:

🎯 “No” is a complete sentence: Guard your time like your life depends on it, because your peace of mind absolutely does.

🎯 Stop trading your health for your career: Your company won’t miss you, but your body will. Prioritize your well-being.

🎯 Muscle is your currency: Your body is changing. If you aren’t lifting weights and prioritizing protein, you’re missing out on peak energy and bone density.

🎯 Sleep is your superpower: It’s no longer about “not feeling tired.” High-quality sleep is non-negotiable for your brain health, metabolism, and mood.

🎯 Normalize outgrowing people: It’s not cruel to distance yourself from one-sided friendships or constant drama. It’s self-preservation.

🎯 Stop waiting for permission: If you want to change careers, start that hobby, or completely reinvent your style, just do it. Nobody is coming to hand you your dream life.

🎯 Forgive your past self: You did the best you could with what you knew at the time. Let it go so you can move forward with ease and light.

The truth is, what got you here won’t get you there. If you want your next ten years to be your most powerful, peaceful, and thriving decade yet, it’s time to shift your strategy.

Follow @_gracehermoso to learn how to activate your healthiest, wealthiest, and longest life.

#midlifejourney #coachforwomen #MidlifeThriving #Boundaries #asianamerican taken in Molito, Alabang Muntinlupa by @_gracehermoso

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6 days ago

If you’re reading this, you already know something needs to change.

Because at midlife and midcareer, there’s a signal that starts to go off that makes you wonder “is this it?”

It feels like you want something more, but defining what “more” looks like feels like an endless cycle of “what if” scenarios that you can’t stop playing in your head.

Then you celebrate that one birthday that makes you realize that “what if” actually feels scarier than the unknown, so you start doing something about it.

You start planning. And while you know what to do, you still can’t actually do the thing you know you need to do.

That resistance?

It’s an every day choice to choose to either sit in it or move past it.

What you choose today is the difference between who you are and who you want to be.

It’s a journey.

Follow @_gracehermoso to learn how to activate your healthiest, wealthiest, and longest life, without guilt.

10/10 would go back for this calamansi mocktail @niradlounge

#midlifemom #womeninmidlife #midlifejourney #midlifecrisis #womenover40 taken in Philippines by @_gracehermoso

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9 days ago

Dear Algorithm:

Help me find my people. Smart, ambitious working moms in mid-career who know they’re meant for more, but can’t move past uncertainty.

I’m here to help them slow down long enough to decide what success really means to them, so they can get excited about actually pursuing it.

Life is too short to stay stuck in “what if?”. You can move forward with one conversation. DM me READY and let’s chat about what’s next for you.

#eldestdaughter #purposecoach #midcareer #jjyapchallenge #filipina by @_gracehermoso

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11 days ago

To the mom who already answered 14 questions before her first meeting:

YOU’RE AMAZING

You woke up with 20 tabs open. Groceries, camp schedules, that 9am call, the laundry you may or may not have moved. Your inner critic looks at all those tabs and says you’re scattered.

She’s wrong.

Nobody hands out trophies for keeping a family and a career running at the same time, so let me say what the trophy would say:

You’re doing a great job.
Not ‘great, considering.’
Great, period.

The tabs aren’t proof you’re failing, because that’s just not true. They’re proof of how much you carry, and how well you carry it.

Before you open one more tab today, close your eyes and take one full breath in. As you slowly exhale, let go.

That’s yours. Nobody gets that one. Then go be brilliant like you always do.

💌 And if you know a mom running on 20 tabs this morning, send her this. She needs the reminder too.

8/10 banana bread iced matcha @_mamannyc_

#workingmothers #purposecoach #sundayscaries #careermom #careercoachforwomen taken in Maman by @_gracehermoso

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12 days ago

📌 Save this post for the next time you feel a stress spiral coming on.

If you’re feeling fried, overstimulated, or stuck in fight-or-flight mode today, here’s 5 simple (the last one is my fav 😋), no-cost ways to bring your body back to baseline:

1️⃣ The Physiological Sigh: Take two quick inhales through your nose (one deep breath, then a sharp extra sip of air at the top), followed by one long, slow exhale through your mouth. Doing this just twice instantly lowers your heart rate.

2️⃣ Shock the Vagus Nerve: Splash ice-cold water on your face, submerge your hands in a bowl of ice, or grab an ice cube. The sudden temperature shift forces your nervous system to pause and reset.

3️⃣ The 30-Second Shake: Animals literally shake their bodies to release stress after a threat. Stand up and vigorously shake out your arms, legs, and shoulders to physically discharge pent-up adrenaline.

4️⃣ Box Breathing: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4. It’s the exact technique Navy SEALs use to stay calm under intense pressure.

5️⃣ Co-Regulate Over Good Food: Sit down with a safe person, eat a comforting meal, and let your guard down. Mirroring the calm energy of someone you trust is the fastest way to turn off your body’s alarm system.

Our bodies aren’t meant to run on high alert 24/7. Take a breath, text your person, and give yourself permission to power down.

✨ Tag your bestie in the comments to schedule your next nervous system reset coffee date, lunch, or dinner.

#nervoussystemreset #nervoussystemregulation #selfleadership #workingmom #bffdate taken in Maman by @_gracehermoso

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14 days ago

Here’s the reminder to get you through the cringe 👇🏾

IT’S ONLY EMBARRASSING IF YOU’RE EMBARRASSED

I’m not screaming that at you. I’m screaming that with you.

📌Save this for when you’re ready for your Next Season

Here’s the breakdown of why this mindset shift is the ultimate antidote to overthinking:

When you feel embarrassed, it’s rarely because you actually did something wrong. It’s because you did something new. Your brain is wired to keep you safe inside your comfort zone, so it misinterprets the friction of growth as social danger.

We stay paralyzed because we think everyone is watching us under a microscope.

The reality?

No one is embarrassed but you. Everyone else is far too consumed with their own lives, goals, and insecurities to be focused on yours.

That awkward, slightly unhinged feeling you get when you step out of your comfort zone?

That isn’t failure. That’s the literal gap between who you are today and the person you’re trying to become.

You won’t reach your next-level goals while keeping your ego completely safe.

To level up, you have to be willing to look a little silly to the people who are content with staying stagnant.

If you’re feeling exposed or uncomfortable right now, don’t give up on yourself. Embrace the newness. Lean into the awkward. Remember that the discomfort lasts for a moment, but the growth builds momentum.

DM me READY if you want to learn how to turn embarrassing into becoming in the next 90 days.

#careercoachforwomen #becoming #midlifereinvention #womenover40 #midlifejourney by @_gracehermoso

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23 days ago

These are probably the exact questions keeping you awake 👇🏾

Why does “having it all” feel so exhausting?

Is it selfish of me to want something more, when I know I should be grateful for what I have?

Am I crazy for wanting to start something new after 40?

What else can I do without giving up my current lifestyle?

Is this lifestyle even it anymore?

Who am I outside of work and motherhood?

Can I really wait until retirement to chase my real dreams?

What do I really want to do next?

What makes me happy, really?

📌 Save this for when you’re ready to answer these questions for real.

These thoughts don’t signal a crisis. It’s an Awakening.

Society loves to call this a “midlife crisis” and paint it as something reckless. I want to normalize questioning your definition of success at 40 as an awakening not a crisis.

For the last decade or two, you’ve been building, surviving, and providing. You did what you were supposed to do. Turning 40 has a beautiful way of stripping away the tolerance for things that don’t feed your soul.

Quietly wanting more doesn’t make you ungrateful. It actually means you’re finally waking up to your own potential.

You don’t want to blow up your life; you just want a life that actually feels like yours.

The Next Season is for YOU.

You’ve proven you can take care of everyone else. Now, it’s time to figure out what takes care of you. You’re allowed to pivot, to seek deeper fulfillment, and to redefine success on your own terms, without the guilt.

The 2 AM anxiety isn’t a warning that you’re failing.

It’s a signal that you’re ready to grow.

DM me READY if you’ve felt this whisper lately. Let’s chat. You’re definitely not alone in the dark.

#identityshift #lifedesign #midlife #careerpivot #breadwinner by @_gracehermoso

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22 days ago

The last one feels like the silliest, but it works 👇🏾

At 40, being the eldest daughter means your imposter syndrome is deeply tied to a lifelong habit of hyper-responsibility. You think you’re a fraud because you can’t achieve flawless perfection.

📌 Save this for the next time imposter syndrome hits.

Next time that inner critic starts spiraling, use these quick shifts to short-circuit the doubt

1️⃣ Look for the receipts: Your brain can’t argue with data. Write down three objective, unarguable metrics of your success from the past year. They don’t have to be wildly impressive, just real.

2️⃣ Step out of comparison mode: Stop comparing your chapter 1 to someone else’s chapter 10. Remember that comparison is the thief of joy and ask yourself : How can I make this fun for me?

3️⃣ Channel your “Big Sis Energy”: You would never let anyone talk to your siblings or friends the way your inner critic talks to you. Turn that protective energy inward.

4️⃣ Flip the list: Imposter syndrome loves a never-ending To-Do list. Counter it by writing a “Done List” of every single thing you actually accomplished today.

5️⃣ Remember who TF you are: Close your eyes. Take a deep breath in through your nose and think (I AM) then take a slow exhale out and think (YOUR FULL NAME). Repeat this breath and chant cycle until you remember who TF you are. These’s a mind body connection that happens when your mind, body, and breath get grounded through union.

If you want to talk through what’s keeping you stuck in imposter syndrome, DM me the word READY and let’s chat!

I’d love to walk you through the 3 questions I ask my clients to get clear on what’s really holding them back.

#intuitioncoach #purposecoach #impostersyndrome #eldestdaughter #womeninmidlife taken in Washington Dulles International Airport by @_gracehermoso

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15 days ago

What does that even mean 👇🏾

Living in your purpose at 40 means a massive shift in how you view your power, time, and identity. You’ve proven you can survive and provide. Now, your soul’s asking: What are we actually building this for?

📌 Save this for when you’re ready

Here’s what that evolution looks like:

1️⃣ From Success to Significance

Your energy’s likely been poured into achievement and stability. But purpose at 40 means moving from What can I achieve? to What actually matters to me? The “more” you crave isn’t another promotion or paycheck. It’s a craving for depth, impact, and genuine joy.

2️⃣ Redefining the Breadwinner Identity

Being the breadwinner brings incredible independence, but it also comes with heavy “golden handcuffs.” Purpose means decoupling your self-worth from your net worth. Your income isn’t an obligation that traps you, it’s the ultimate launchpad to take risks. Stop being the default fixer for everyone else and invest in your own dreams.

3️⃣ Demanding an Energetic ROI

At 40, time is your most precious asset. Living in purpose means looking at life through the lens of Energetic Return on Investment. You no longer have patience for toxic environments, soul-sucking clients, or draining relationships. Boundaries become fierce because your peace of mind’s non-negotiable.

4️⃣ Integrating Power with Play

Your first 40 years were likely defined by doing and striving. Wanting “more” means reconnecting with creating, being, and experiencing. Purpose doesn’t mean quitting your job to paint pottery (unless you want to!), but it does mean prioritizing pleasure and ease alongside profit.

At 40, purpose means looking at the life you’ve built and realizing you are the boss of it, not its prisoner. You’re ready to stop living by default and start living by design.

What’s the biggest thing draining the energy you need for this next chapter?

DM me ENERGY, let’s chat abou it!

#coachforwomen #purposecoach #lifebydesignnotbydefault #workingmoms #intuitioncoach by @_gracehermoso

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18 days ago

Where my girls at 🧿

I’m Grace and I’m obsessed with helping women in midlife and midcareer live in their purpose to reach their highest level of joy, peace, and fulfillment. 40 isn’t the end, it’s the awakening.

I coach women who’ve spent the last two decades absolutely killing it. Checking every box, building the career, and being the financial and emotional rock for everyone around them.

But now?

They’re secretly wondering, Okay, I did the thing. But what am I actually doing all of this for?

You don’t want to blow up your whole life, but you’re so ready for something deeper. You’re ready for more.

That’s where I come in. Here’s how we actually make that midlife shift happen together no fluffy, toxic-positivity advice, just real steps:

✨ We protect your peace first. We’ll look at your daily routine and figure out exactly where you’re leaking energy so you can claim your time back.

✨ We drop the pressure. Being the breadwinner is great, but it comes with heavy golden handcuffs. We’ll rewrite the rules so your income feels like your launchpad, not a cage.

✨ We build your blueprint. We’ll map out a next chapter that prioritizes your joy, creativity, and actual life not just your corporate to-do list.

If you’re ready to get out of your head and into action, here’s how we can work together up:

1️⃣ Private 1:1 Coaching: Just you and me. This is a high-level, totally customized space where we get you aligned, unstuck, and moving forward. Only 3 spots per quarter.

2️⃣ The Next Season Collective: A tight-knit circle of amazing, driven women who are rewriting their stories together. Go from undecided to decided in 90 days.

Stop waiting for the “perfect time” because it doesn’t exist. Slide into my DMs with the word MORE and let’s chat about what’s next for you.

#purposecoach #intuitioncoach #midlife #selfleadership #workingmom by @_gracehermoso

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18 days ago

🚨 RTH RETREAT SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT!!

Grace Hermoso
📍Haymarket, VA

As the founder of The Next Season Collective, @_gracehermoso works as a self-leadership coach focused on longevity and wellbeing. She has spent 20 years as a corporate leader - so she knows what it’s like to chase the success that title demands.

That’s EXACTLY why she teaches women to reclaim their agency and BOLDY design their next season 🔥

Return to Her Retreat
Sept 28th - 30th
San Diego, CA

For the Female Founder ready to enter her Main Character Era💅

Snag one of the last tickets!
Early bird rate ends July 31st!

➡️Comment SD or head straight to the link in bio by @_gracehermoso

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19 days ago

What does your next chapter look like?

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1. Redecorate your home
2. Join a pickle ball league
3. Start Hyrox training
4. Learn pottery
5. Make your own sour dough
6. Start a business
7. Plan a bucket list vacation
8. Track your protein and sleep
9. Learn how to play an instrument
10. Quit & move abroad
11. Run a marathon
12. Become a content creator
13. Plan your corporate graduation
14. Explore new hobbies
15. Pivot into a new career

Which chapter are you currently in?

If you’re a smart & ambitious woman over 40 curious about what’s next for you DM the word READY, let’s chat.

I’m Grace, a self leadership coach for longevity & wellbeing. As someone who’s been in corporate for over 20 years, I know what it’s like to chase success one promotion at a time. Then one day realizing that I get to define what success looks like for me in a way that supports my longevity and wellbeing. Today I teach women how to reclaim their agency and design their Next Season.

Follow @_gracehermoso for more content on identity, agency, and wellbeing

#womenover40 #wellbeingcoach #coachforwomen #midlife #workingmomlife taken in Baguio City by @_gracehermoso

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