SXSW 2025

The New Midlife Crisis: The Art of Getting Unstuck

Description:

Many of us in or near midlife (age is a state of mind) have stalled desires. Instead of buying sports cars, we’re asking how could life look different. Whether it’s about work, where we live, how we show up for ourselves, or something else, this is a moment to reckon with what we really want. Crisis means turning point.

The Art of Getting Unstuck is about embracing the liminal zone of uncertainty, asking what matters most, & moving forward in small steps imbued with curiosity, not angst. Learn how you can navigate decisions, desires, or changes in your life with ease - whatever your age.


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This link ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzg0FinNRF4 ) is an hour long mix of talk and activities to show my ability to hold an audience. Talk portion starts at 18.33.


Takeaways

  1. Why midlife or any life change or big decision can feel like a crisis but is actually a liminal zone and turning point, and how to embrace liminality.
  2. What keeps us stuck (even with the best of intentions).
  3. Tangible ways to create momentum -- including designing light experiments you can do in a day or a week.

Speakers


Organizer

Amy Bonsall, Founder, Collective


Meta Information:

  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Short Form
  • Track: Design
  • Track 2
  • Level: Advanced


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