The BIG 40 is considered by many to be the new 30. This important birthday is the official entry stage into maturity and the dreaded middle age. What is for many a depressive thought is also the start of a new exciting phase of our life. We are settled in our careers and family life, have more time and funds to explore new ideas and adventures, and feel like a new person. Many people have said, “Life begins at 40.”
To survive this new phase or our life we need to do certain things to ensure that we are fit and healthy to cope with this new cycle. When turning 40, the important things to consider are:
- Start with a medical check-up. This is vital to prevent future health problems that will start manifesting itself from this age onwards.
- Be more aware of heart disease and osteoporosis as it could impact on your quality of life.
- Take stock of your life to see whether you are on track to reach your goals in life.
- If changes need to be made in your lifestyle and career this is the final opportunity to do this without impacting too much on your goals.
- Re-look at your diet and exercise routines. Take up a new sport that will give you the required exercise that is age specific.
- This is probably a good time to start looking at supplements to ensure that your body is fed with the required minerals and energy producing supplements our bodies need.
- Children are starting to go to college or get involved in their perspective career choices. The parents are now faced with the dreaded empty nest syndrome.
- Looks and bodies are starting to experience some drastic changes. When reaching 40 one must accept these changes and adapt your life style to accommodate the changes.
Can we survive the BIG 40, yes, with accepting that we get older and wiser it is the start of a whole new life.
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