I used to think 40 was old. I had my mother when she was thirty -six years old, so some of my first memories were when she was in her forties. She was talking about things like “hot flashes” and “heavy periods”, and most days, she needed in the afternoon. From the suburbs, being a A woman in her forties It does not seem very fun.
When I worked on my way during my thirties, I started in the big 4-0 awe. I imagined myself reached this middle -aged teacher and wanted to hide from him. It was a period associated with menopause, mortgages, and had to move in marriage issues and suspicious fathers, and Financial pressure.
But now, with approaching the teacher, I don’t really feel this way. I will be 40 years old in May, and after years of fear, I had a heart change. I realized that I am very happy with the path of my life at this time.
I loved the twenties and thirties of the age of life, but I am ready to survive
If we looked back, the twenties were absolutely an explosion. It was full of travel and adventures – and some wrong adventures as well. But there was also a lot of uncertainty and the second guess. I didn’t really know who you were or where life would take me.
I changed the thirties of all of this. I married my partner for eight years, and a family started, and they slept commercials, and He bought a family house. These were all the main goals of life for me, which gave me a huge feeling of contentment and peace.
Now that the next contract was dawn, I feel very enthusiastic about the next chapter. Certainly, there may be things that must be navigated, such as menopause, marriage, or unexpected health conflicts, but there is a lot to look forward to as well.
The author says that she is now healthier than she was in her twenties and thirties.
From the door of courtesy Melissa Noble
I learned a lot about myself
In (approximately) 40, I have a greater balance in my life more than these previous versions of myself. I work four days a week and try to keep them to school hours so that I can spend more time with my children and do not miss those precious years when they really want to be with me. I also acknowledge that while I love spending time with my family and friends, I need a lot of time alone to recharge.
I do more of my soul and bring me joy, without feeling guilty about it. Sometimes, this means crawling to bed at 9 pm and getting a nine -hour solid sleep. At other times, this means neglecting household chores and going to raise two hours with my 9 -year -old son or sing.
Me too More health in about 40 From what you were in 20 or 30 years. I exercise more consistently, better eat food, and focus on my mental and physical well -being. I learned my borders with alcohol, and I know that I must decide between cups of wine and sleep a good night at this stage of my life. It is a kind of absorption, but I made peace with that.
Above all, I feel that I accepted myself. When I was younger, I had fallen into what others thought I had changed my behavior and my appearance. I am also better talking about my truth, which, Bonnieh, has always been a challenge for me.
One of my country The best 96 -year -old friendsAnd it is very small in the heart. It absorbs the marrow of life and has always a project in business, whether it is a book or fly in Cesana (a small plane). A lot has taught me about aging and life. More importantly, it has shown me that your position happens all the difference in your perception of reality, and this age is really just a number.
So, here is the age of forty. I plan to achieve the utmost benefit from the next chapter of my life. To grow and embrace new experiences and follow my feelings. At the age of forty, I do not see myself on the hill. I stand at the uproar on that and enjoy the scenery, my love!
