The winter of life is a time of gratitude and rest. Time to enjoy the fruits of labor, but not gluttony. Time for pleasant conversations, but not gossip, for pride, but not vanity. © Jim RohnWinter of life for Jim Rohn and the period of selfhood for Tom Chetwynd - from 57 years old to the end of his life. For strong people this is a time of love and harmony, for weak people - accusations and anger. A woman spends the winter of her life in the Mistress (Queen) Archetype. This is a wise and respectable woman who can combine the warmth of a family hearth and royal status. For the Mistress, the main values ​​are calmness, control, reliable relationships and confidence. She loves her family and her job. She herself sets the rules and traditions in the home and workplace, which must be accepted by her relatives and subordinates. The hostess keeps order and knows how to magically transform the space around her. An interesting feature of the Mistress Archetype is that she can speak without words. A glance is enough for her loved ones or subordinates to understand what she wants, or what she is dissatisfied with. The Mistress’s house smells of cinnamon and vanilla, her house is a full bowl, the legacy to the children is a family business. Love for her is spirituality, kindness and care. She invests her wisdom and experience in her children and grandchildren. When the Mistress (Queen) feels that she is losing control or stability, and sees that those around her refuse to accept her rules, she goes into the Shadow of the Terrible Mother (Evil Stepmother). The Terrible Mother (Evil Stepmother) is a resourceful and dangerous shadow. Her subordinates and relatives must strictly fulfill all her demands. She mercilessly criticizes, devalues, demands, reproaches, complains, plots, weaves intrigues. She sees enemies and traitors everywhere, doesn’t trust anyone, will always be dissatisfied with the results of her work and will say it out loud. Terrible Mother (Evil Stepmother) - a toxic mixture of fears, anger, contempt and disgust. The storm of this negativity can only be neutralized by the peace for which she desperately strives. In the family, a terrible mother poisons her husband, children, and neighbors with negativity. If the Terrible Mother faces the winter of her life alone, then she will call the hotline, argue with the housing department and the local doctor, and write complaints to all authorities. From the Shadow of the Terrible Mother (Evil Stepmother) to the Archetype of the Mistress (Queen), she can be brought out by providing peace, care and a guarantee of safety. Recommendations for Housewives and terrible mothers. 1. Monitor your health, rest and sleep. 2. Learn to trust and accept the rules of children and adoptive parents at work. 3. Keep the space clean. This concerns not only the purity of speech, but also the purity of thoughts.4. Enjoy more and spend time doing your favorite activities (books, crafts, travel). 5. Learn to accept help and care from loved ones. Rejoice at your children's successes and their achievements. 6. Remember the spring, summer and autumn of life more often, analyze and share your experience with loved ones. In the winter of life, a woman is a storehouse of knowledge and wisdom. 7. Know that after winter spring begins, which will give new life, or a transition to another level. I will be glad to receive comments, questions and opinions. Yours Irina Rutkovskienė.