It’s no secret that as the years go by, our minds and bodies age with time. While the realisation that we aren’t getting any younger may upset some people, I believe that we should embrace our age. Each stage of your life is unique to those preceding and exceeding it, and there are new possibilities for what you can do. Rather than dreading getting older, we need to accept it as a fact and make the most of it. As a woman now in her 40s, I admit to being a little concerned as I approached the four-zero mark. Upon reaching it, however, I realised that it was actually something to get excited about! Turning 40 is the perfect opportunity to make some positive changes in your life and even reinvent yourself. Let this accomplishment inspire you to create a healthier, happier, more vibrant life. So – where to begin?

A Healthy You

Use this milestone to have a good look at your overall health. Do you feel good? Do you have ample energy? Is your body a healthy weight? Is your skin in great condition? If you have been wanting to lose weight, gain muscle or just feel healthier inside, now is the time. Pick up a new diet and give yourself a new exercise regime. You don’t have to stick to the same routine you’ve been using for the past decade – shake things up!

Staying Motivated

Do you still feel happy and positive each day? Are there things in your life that excite you and inspire you? Are you content with your image? If there are hobbies or interests you’ve stopped doing, try taking them up again. Give yourself goals in work and your personal life, to keep you motivated. Ensure that you are happy with your appearance – if you aren’t, what better time than now to change that? Visit your hairdresser and get a new cut, or clear out your wardrobe and buy some new clothes. You can still be gorgeous and sexy at 40, so if you’re feeling anything less you need to re-evaluate the situation.

Happiness, Always

You might think that when you head into your 40s life ‘dulls down.’ Wrong – it only dulls down if you let it. Don’t allow yourself to believe that complacency is happiness. Real happiness is fulfilment. Surround yourselves with your friends, regularly. Meditate to soothe the mind, and do the things that you enjoy most. Connect with yourself, and value who you are and what you have to offer. The most important thing at any stage in your life, is happiness.