Fortysomethings have been giving people in the 20s the benefit of their experience and it’s not always pretty – 17 top tips as you get older
10.
‘-If you do not stay active you will gain weight. It’s not a metabolism thing in your 40’s, it’s a lack of activity/being sedentary thing.
-Age discrimination just starts to rear its head in your mid to late forties.
-In your early 40’s you still think you’re still in your 30’s. In your late forties reality hits you that you’re a middle aged person.
-Haagen76
11.
‘I am 45 and so many people that were important in my life are dead. All my grandparents. Many aunt and uncles. My parents are getting older and slower and it’s a little scary.
‘It’s not all bad and I am happy to be alive at 45, but at this age expect many people you know to be dead.’
-Samisoy001
12.
‘Look after your mental health! Stress and thinking you can work 50+ hours a week won’t lead to burnout will hurt you in the long run. Staying mentally strong and learning/understanding when you’re stressed and need a break is really important.
‘Also, look after your knees!!’
-Danger_Rod23
13.
‘That the shoes you wear everyday matter long term. Pick the wrong ones and you’re signing up for a large range of potential issues.’
-SunOne1
14.
‘It’s okay to be single. You don’t need to be in a relationship. Surround yourself with good friends and support network. Being with the wrong person can have a devastating effect on your life.’
-Kowai03
15.
‘It always feels like I haven’t really grown up or become that real adult yet’
-mizturemla
16.
‘Enjoy your health while you have it. I was incredibly healthy, exercised everyday, ate right, ran marathons, worked hard and did 27 years of schooling to include college, medical school and residency.
‘Landed my dream job and then BAM, I was disabled by a chronic neurological illness. I wish I would have enjoyed my healthy years instead of working my ass off towards a future I would never have. Everyone thinks it won’t happen to them. So did I. I was permanently disabled at 36 years old.’
-ddsmd
17.
‘What feels like boredom in your 20s quiet mornings, stable routines, saying “no” becomes the actual substance of peace and happiness in your 40s. It feels almost shocking to realize how soothing the things you once avoided can be. And on any old Saturday, getting a little too tipsy while pouring myself another double in my own digs is the real cat’s meow. ’
-r0r0157
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