I’m really fed up with all the negativity and scaremongering that surrounds the discussion around menopause and how horrific it can be and it’s time to rethink our approach.

Instead of viewing this important life transition as an ending, let’s start thinking about it as being a new beginning – a time to prioritise you and to become the woman you’ve always wanted to be.

When anxiety, brain fog and hot flushes struck me 8 years ago whilst working in my corporate marketing job, I struggled to function and was eventually fired!

I was overwhelmed with a deep sense of distress and panic after 30 years in the same career - on top of my menopause symptoms.

I eventually started researching nutrition and lifestyle changes that helped me feel better, plus life coaching to get me back on track and work out how I wanted the next phase of my life to look.

The result was taking the plunge to retraining and turning my new found passion for nutrition into a new career.

One of the best things I’ve ever done.

Instead of viewing menopause as a problem, consider it as an opportunity to become the woman you’ve always wanted to be.

Step into a new life stage that is there waiting to be enjoyed to the full.

Lower hormone levels mean that we naturally become less tolerant and this is not necessarily a bad thing!

Take a close look at anything in your life that you’re unhappy with or just find plain irritating and do something about it.

It doesn’t have to be a radical career change but whatever it is don’t ignore it.

Consider it a gentle nudge to taking action towards a happier, more positive and more fulfilled future.

After all we have at least 20 to 30 years of life ahead of us post menopause. There's no reason why these can't be the happiest and healthiest years of your life.

I’d love to know if there's one thing that's annoying you? What would you LOVE to change?