Resources
Men in Midlife and the 'midlife crisis'
NEW! Midlife Men Christmas & New Year Guide
Books
Articles
You’re only as middle-aged as you feel | Middle age | The Guardian
7 Signs Of An Existential Crisis + How To Come Out Of It Stronger | mindbodygreen
Who am I, how can I understand myself & live authentically? (happiful.com)
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​Mid-life Crisis? Happiful issue 91 (article by Steve Maher)
Research
Podcasts
Interviews/recordings
Interview with Dr Audrey Tang on 'Mental Health Matters' - December 2025 - watch here!
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Life After Sport
Articles
Books and Research
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Shaunagh Brown column: 'It's scary when retirement thoughts creep in' - BBC Sport
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Retirement in sport: What happens when it's all over? - BBC Sport
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How to help athletes adapt to life after sport (theconversation.com)
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Changing lives in sport | Switch The Play
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LAPS: Life After Professional Sport: For elite athletes and sports pros
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Coaching (general)
Articles
Books and Research
Coaching Exercises
Here are some exercises that you might wish to try yourself to help identify where you are currently and where you'd like to be in the future. They do not take the place of a 'real' coaching session (you would expect me to say that!) however, they can be helpful as a starting point in identifying where you would like your life to change and steps to take.
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If you would like to talk through these exercises, or any issues arising once you have completed them, please get in touch.
Wheel of Life
The Wheel of Life is an effective tool used in coaching and personal development that allows people to 'check-in' on their life and their current goals. It is used as a simple yet powerful diagnostic and assessment device that provides clarity and allows you to evaluate the different areas of your life.
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For guidance on the wheel click here
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To access a template click here
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Further further information on the Wheel of Life click here
Be, Do, Have
This activity is one of my favourites and it provides you with an opportunity to explore everything that you want to be, do or have. This will help you to set short, medium and long-term goals with actions to achieve them.
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Click here for guidance on how to undertake this exercise - good luck!
Self-coaching Questions
Use these 49 questions below to help you move forward on an area of your life that is important to you. Answer them as fully and as honestly as you can, and you will reap the rewards!
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Access the questions here