As I approach my birthday next week and my mid-forties, I finally feel like I have a little bit of wisdom to share. So, here are 14 facts of life that I’ve learned in my 40’s.
- Having a loving, happy marriage is hard. Not having a loving, happy marriage is harder.
- Getting a good night’s sleep can make all the difference.
- An eyebrow tweezer doubles as the perfect tool for plucking out short, gray hair, especially the ones that stick out on the top of your head.
- You’ll never be as young as you are today, so don’t feel old.
- Your emotional health is as important as your physical health, so pay attention to what your emotions are telling you.
- It’s perfectly okay to take a mental health day once in a while.
- Show grace to people, especially those who aren’t gracious. They need it the most.
- It’s better to not buy 5 things on sale that you don’t really want and use that money to buy 1 thing at full price that you do want.
- Make an effort to get together with your friends regularly (even if you only have energy to put on sweatpants). You’ll be glad you did.
- The best gift you can offer someone is a listening ear.
- Treat your kids the way you wish your parents had treated you.
- Foster creativity in your life. Paint, draw, write, cook, dance, sing, knit … etc.! Your heart will thank you for it.
- Sometimes it’s hard to have faith. But not having faith is even harder.
- There has never been, nor will there ever be, anyone just like you. You are important to someone and you are needed in this world.
What insights have you learned about life? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
