At age 47, I’m way kinder to myself. I’ve become better at taming my inner critic. And looking good (or pretty) is much less of a concern nowadays. It’s become easier to accept myself the way I am, with flaws and all. I am gradually learning to slow down (renovation aside... 😆) and give myself time to recharge and make room for me-time. I give myself space for mistakes, something I never did when I was young. I was harsh with myself. Most of my insecurities aren’t issues anymore, and over the past few years, I have discovered a whole new kind of confidence. These days, I’m gentle with how I treat myself, and my inner happiness is far more essential than my outside appearance.

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A woman’s life doesn’t end at 40 – so why does society make us feel that way? The first lesson I learned: stop listening to society. Live your life and forget your age. There are plenty of things you can do with your newly gained freedom after 40, travel, study, change career, husbands, or whatever you wish to do. Women should look forward to the “second half”, a period of wisdom and purpose. Society wants to make an anxious (and expensive buy all the tools to counter the years 💰) second half of it, while for many women, it’s the time that they can finally pursue their own dreams. We’re here with our knowledge, we know our truth, and we share our wisdom. There is no fear in getting older; there is only gratitude.

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Even though most women won’t go through menopause until 50+, our bodies start changing years before that. It’s called peri-menopause, and I had NO idea of its existence until someone told me about it in the comments a few years back; ever since, I find comfort in the stories and sharings of other women. WhatsUp during per-menopause? Well, here’s the haps: Your estrogen levels will start to vary, the chemicals in your brain will begin to change, and all of that chaos combined with the stresses of daily life can lead to depression. It’s natural, and there are things you can do to make this (temporary) phase easier. A whole list of symptoms can accompany perimenopause.

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