About Reset the Nest
A space for your Third Chapter – the Renewal Years of Life
About MJ
Hi, I’m MJ — an empty nester newly obsessed with tennis and a recovering people-pleaser who now cooks only when I feel like it.
After years of centering everyone else’s needs, I found myself with an empty nest. I created this space to explore what it looks like to live the Third Chapter with intention, meaning, humor, and joy.
Here, I share tools, reflections, and encouragement as we navigate this stage together—honoring the past (or not!) and boldly creating the life we want now.
Who We Are
Reset the Nest is a space for anyone entering their Third Chapter — the Renewal Years of life.
This is the stage when identity shifts, purpose evolves, and the rhythm of life finally makes room for you again.
Here, we explore what it means to live this chapter with intention, curiosity, honesty, and joy. Whether you’re rediscovering yourself after years of caring for others or boldly stepping into a new season of life, you’ll find tools, inspiration, and encouragement for the journey.
Our Vision
Reset the Nest envisions a world where the Third Chapter is recognized as a vibrant season of renewal — a time for reinvention, connection, wellbeing, and meaningful exploration.
We aim to be a trusted resource that brings positive energy, a sense of adventure, and renewed purpose to this stage of life.
Our Mission
I offer practical tools, grounded inspiration, and honest guidance to help empty nesters — or anyone entering their Renewal Years — rediscover themselves and live their Third Chapter with intention, gratitude, and joy.
Our Values
Meaning & Purpose
We believe a fulfilling life is rooted in meaning and purpose. In the Renewal Years, purpose naturally evolves — and embracing this change, adapting it, and deepening it leads to a rich and satisfying life.
Renewal
The Third Chapter is a chance to reclaim yourself and reconnect with what feels meaningful to you. Renewal doesn’t have to be grand — it’s simply choosing what lights you up now.
Intentionality
Intentional living means making conscious choices about how you spend your time, who you give your energy to, and what you welcome into your life. Living with intention creates clarity, steadiness, and space for what truly matters now.
Authenticity
Authenticity means showing up as your true self — without apology, perfectionism, or pressure to fit old roles. The Third Chapter invites us to be honest about who we are now and to live in alignment with that truth.
Growth
The Renewal Years are a season of possibilities. Learning new skills, exploring new interests, and stretching into new experiences keeps life vibrant and energizing.
Connection
We are communal beings, and strengthening our connections is essential to our health and wellness. The Renewal Years invite us to nurture relationships that support and enrich our lives.
Empowerment
Empowerment means recognizing that you have agency in the Third Chapter — the freedom to make choices that honor your needs, values, and desires. The Renewal Years are yours to shape, and you deserve a life that feels aligned and self-directed.