Tag: aging gracefully
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5 Things That No Longer Matter to Me After Turning 40
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real for a moment: there comes a time when you start living for yourself, propelled by the awareness that life is finite. As you hit that milestone of 40, you realize that the things that once seemed monumental can feel trivial. It’s not that I had an epiphany one morning,…
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Navigating Life’s Transformative Seasons
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 31, 2016 Originally Published: Feb. 23, 2005 As I find myself entering my 49th year, I’m grappling with a mixture of both trivial and significant concerns. It seems I’m perpetually drenched in sweat, and I can’t pinpoint why. The first inkling of this discomfort washed over me during a business…
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Why I’m Embracing My Gray Hair Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As I reach the wise age of 26, I’ve come to some undeniable realizations about life and self-acceptance. Here are a few: While the existence of a higher power may be debatable, the genius behind Netflix is a true deity (bless you, creator). Cheetos may leave your fingers stained, but their deliciousness…
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Why Embracing 40 Can Be a Remarkable Experience
Get Pregnant Fast As I approached my 40th birthday, I realized I had been living in the shadows of this milestone far earlier than I expected. The moment I turned 36, 40 became this distant yet looming presence, much like a vehicle in a dream that you know is going to collide with you. During…
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The Letdown of Turning 41 (And How to Embrace It)
Get Pregnant Fast As I approached my 41st birthday, I found myself reflecting on the excitement of turning 40 just a year earlier. It was a milestone that felt invigorating, revealing a new perspective on age. Contrary to what many might say, 40 is not synonymous with old age; in fact, with life expectancy nearly…
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I May Be 40, But I’m Not Ready to Settle Down
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Feb. 12, 2021 Originally Published: June 19, 2005 I recently crossed the milestone of 40, and I know it may sound unbelievable, but my knees didn’t give out on me. There was no sudden ache in my neck, no unexpected weight gain or early morning water aerobics classes on the horizon.…