A beautiful birthday reflection from a a 40-something… ~ Turned 42 last week. Feels okay…suits me, in fact. Nice even number matches up nicely with the earned creases around my eyes, the still taut tummy and an increasing ability to care less about both. I remember when I was 12 or so…looking at my mom, who […] Read more…
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You Are Stronger Than You Think You Are
One of the things you know at 40-something is that for every down there is an up. You have been through some tough downs…at the time they seem the end of the world. But you do have the strength to make it through to the other side. You are resilient. … “You are stronger […] Read more…
Traveling the Road Untraveled
I never thought my life would read like a storybook by age 30. Like chapters in a novel with clear starts and finishes. I guess I envisioned this life as more of a continuous story rather than one with beginnings and endings. Sometimes it’s easy to tie a chapter up, complete with a bow, knowing […] Read more…
What You Learn From Slowing Down
There’s a lot of pressure to define yourself in your twenties and create the image of yourself in the workplace and with relationships too. “This is the right job for me. This is the right guy for me. This is the kind of guy I like. This […] Read more…
40-something Do’s and Don’ts – What 20 Years Taught Me
Today’s post shares reflections on life and career — what;s wrong about being right and more. ~ Don’t hide behind your fears. I have learned that usually when relationships – work or personal – get stuck it’s often because someone is letting their insecurities get in the way of moving forward and finding a solution. If something doesn’t […] Read more…
What You Lose When You Invest Too Much In a Relationship
A lot of 40-something women regret making the same mistakes over and over…from dating the wrong guys, waiting too long to ask for a raise or spending time with toxic friends. An entrepreneur I interviewed spoke of this tendency as the sunk cost trap. He ended up leaving a long career as a doctor and years of […] Read more…
Develop Your Own Center of Gravity
“Whatever decision you make you can make another decision” You don’t realize how amazing your twenties. We were so focused on moving forward we didn’t see the present. I wish I had taking myself, or my life, less seriously. Looking back, it was an easier life-stage. We didn’t appreciate that – but we had […] Read more…
Learning From One Of The “Girls”
Today we have a post from Stephanie Florence, 40:20 Vision’s contributing / Millennial editor, reflecting on her evening with a notable “girl” in New York City. ~ I had a “pinch me” night Monday as the talent escort for the one and only Lena Dunham. Lena was recognized by the Point Foundation for her support […] Read more…