We’re surrounded by wellbeing quick fixes — supplements, tools and techniques promising calm fast. But for many people, especially in midlife, anxiety doesn’t settle through hacks alone. This reflection explores why lasting anxiety relief comes from nervous-system safety, not optimisation — and what truly supports long-term calm and resilience.

When anxiety shows up in midlife, it’s often not a problem to fix — but a signal that something deeper is changing. A reflection on anxiety, identity, and learning to inhabit yourself more fully in this season of life.