My daughter is taking stock - even if only from a subconscious level - of my how I’m handling midlife and menopause. Here, I’ve compiled a survival guide to remind her that she’s not alone when she hits this stage. While no one comes out unscathed, most survive and hopefully, she’ll be ready for whatever is coming, or at the very least, get a chuckle at her mother’s attempt to impart these nuggets of wisdom…

While rules are not my style and you may agree many are made to be broken, stretched, or strategically interpreted, these Top 10 are essential to lead a happy, healthy, and meaningful life especially for women at or after midlife.