Why 40 Is the New 30

If have a rather traumatic birthday recently. I don’t want to come across at the classic vain female, but it’s been a little difficult me to get my mind around being the big Four-O. However, the more I think about it, the more I believe that 40 really is the new 30.

Here are some reasons why:

• I still have relatively young children at home. Dave and I didn’t start our family until I was in my early thirties; I am still in the throes of carpools, science projects and occasional nightmares. My mother, on the other hand, had only teenagers left at home by the time she was my age.

So What Does This Mean

Well, for one thing, it means that 40 doesn’t have to be so traumatic for me or any other woman. If you are in happy and healthy, be thankful and embrace what you have. But even if you want to make some changes, you still have plenty of time to do so. So what if you left college before you finished your degree. You still have plenty of time to study, learn and even have a new career if that’s what you want to do. In fact, with Social Security’s iffy future, you might be wise to plan to work well into your 70s.

Time for a Second Chance

On the other hand, maybe you’ve been focused on your career and have neglected relationships. There’s time to change that, too. So pick up the phone, call an old friend and make plans for lunch. If you’re still single and that friend is a long lost flame, even better. Remember that it’s never too late to live your dreams.

About the Author

Melissa Cameron is a married writer with two young children. She and her husband Dave have been focusing on improving their personal health through diet changes and exercise and love working out together. Melissa’s research into lifestyle changes have resulted in her trying various popular weight-loss programs as well as planning and constructing her own home gym.