People in their 40s have been offering up life hacks to folk a decade younger – 23 tips to take the edge off getting older

13.

‘It’s going to hurt. If you’re wondering what… EVERYTHING.’
–Interesting-Track-77

14.

‘Do a Big Thing. You’ll hit 40 and realise it’s a lot more effort now. Whatever it is, as long as it’s big, you’ll be able to look back and be pleased you did it.

‘Plus it’ll be a thing to tell people at those awkward office meetings you have where you have to tell people a thing.’
–ohmygoshtoomanynames

15.

‘Try to look after your lower back. I don’t know how. But try.’
–deanhut83

16.

‘Invest. And use a good moisturiser. Travel lots before you have kids!’
–Light-Changer

17.

‘In your 40s you realise that nothing is as important as you thought it was. Most people are not very good at their jobs and when dealing with any officials just smile and accept what they say.’
–freighthouse

18.

‘Something I only learned in my 40s is that you can avoid a lot of trouble in various areas of life by simply keeping your mouth shut. That’s something I really struggle to do. My theme song is ‘Bigmouth Strikes Again’.’
–Nikkotak

19.

‘If you want to have kids (with your current partner) have them sooner rather than later or you will be more fucking exhausted than you can possibly imagine.’
–Rubytitania

20.

‘If you’re single, do what you’re evolutionary configured to do (yes, that, spread your wings). Have fun. Travel. Spend money.

‘But think about your pension (I wish I did more, but I’m alright).’
–MissionFig5582

21.

‘Learn to appreciate when you’re happy. You don’t always need more and chasing it usually costs what you already had.’
–TooNGooN89

22.

‘Start focusing on things that make you happy and give you inner peace, don’t get hung up on what others are doing.’
–Silver_wrapperhead

23.

‘As cheesy as it sounds, anything really is possible. I moved to the UK at 30, and after a decade filled with challenges, uncertainty and plenty of difficult moments, this country is now my home, and I’m happier than I’ve ever been.

‘So dream big. 30 is incredibly young, even if it doesn’t always feel that way. I’m 40 now, I still feel young, and I genuinely believe my life still holds so many possibilities. You are not behind, and it is absolutely not too late to build a life that feels like yours.’
–Hausofpurples

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