In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Belinda Alexandra on:

• Midlife Resilience and Reinvention Belinda shares how she navigated a decade of major life shifts, including leaving a long-term relationship, caring for her aging father, and evolving her career. She reflects on how facing these challenges head-on has led her to a deeply fulfilling stage of life.
• Staying True to Your Creative Vision As an author for over 20 years, Belinda discusses the importance of following her artistic instincts rather than chasing market trends. Her latest novel, The Masterpiece, set in post-war Paris, reinforces her belief in writing about human resilience and the beauty of the human spirit.
• The Power of Intentional Living Through meditation, inspired action, and self-awareness, Belinda emphasizes the importance of stepping back, reassessing, and allowing life to unfold without desperation. She highlights how shifting personal energy can lead to better opportunities and alignment.
• Surrounding Yourself with Joyful, Growth-Oriented People Belinda stresses the importance of relationships that uplift rather than drain. She prioritizes friendships with those who embrace life’s possibilities and look forward rather than dwelling in the past, recognizing that our environment and connections profoundly impact our well-being.

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Our Guest: Belinda Alexandra Belinda Alexandra’s bestselling fiction has been published around the world. She has also written two non-fiction works: one a memoir, Emboldened, and the other a book about the relationship between women and cats, The Divine Feline: A Chic Cat Lady’s Guide to Woman’s Best Friend. She lives in Sydney, Australia, with her three black cats and a garden full of interesting wildlife. Her hobbies include flamenco and belly dancing, piano and foreign languages. Belinda also hosts an online book club, Book Queens with Belinda Alexandra.

Find Our Guest * www.belinda-alexandra.com * Facebook: Belinda Alexandra Author * Instagram: @belinda_alexandra_author * Book Queens Facebook Group * Glamour Comes from the Word Grammar and The Intentionalist * Past Episodes: Tranquility du Jour #547: The Divine Feline, Tranquility du Jour #611: Emboldened to Keep Going

Mentioned in the Show * Year of Tranquility digital course: 52 weekly lessons aligned with midlife * Join the Substack Private Collection for five monthly tranquility tools, my month in review with resources, and occasional extras for only $1.90/week ($99/year) * All Tranquility du Jour offerings: work 1:1, salons, digital courses, and more