“50 and Free: Surprising Things You’ll Finally Stop Worrying About After the Big 5-0!”
Practice forgiveness—towards yourself! Embrace those less-than-stellar moments as quirky plot points in the wild story that is YOUR life. Focus on what you CAN control right now, not replaying old tapes.
3. Comparing Yourself to Others
Social media makes this worse, offering curated highlight reels of seemingly perfect lives. But, everyone struggles, just not usually on Instagram. Plus, the only competitor you need to track is your own past self.
Curate your feeds for inspiration, not soul-crushing inadequacy. Celebrate others’ wins without dimming your own light. Focus on your journey, goals, and what brings YOU satisfaction – those can’t be captured in a filtered selfie.
4. Feeling Guilty About Rest
Hustle culture glorifies being constantly busy. But rest—mental and physical—isn’t a luxury; it’s ESSENTIAL for well-being. The to-do list will never actually be finished.
Schedule non-negotiable “me-time.” Nap? A silly show? Long bath? It matters less about what it is and more about defending that space. Your future self will thank you for prioritizing rejuvenation.
5. Tolerating Toxic People
Life’s too short for those who bring drama, negativity, or silently suck the joy out of the room. It gets easier with age to spot these emotional vampires and create healthy distance.
“No” is a complete sentence. You don’t owe anyone your time who consistently makes you feel bad about yourself. Phase toxic people out in favor of those who uplift, support, and celebrate the awesome person you are.
