Turning 40: 25 Things You Learn

Are you approaching 40 and wondering how you'll cope? Are you in the midst of a midlife crisis? Are you 25 and think you know it all? Welcome, we're not alone. That's why, among all of us who are already in that age range, we've compiled this list of 25 things you learn when you turn 40.

-Start caring less about what others think of you, and focus more on what you think of yourself.

The midlife crisis does exist, but it can be overcome. As Milena Busquets would say, " This too shall pass ."

Talking about your worries with someone you trust is a vital must that you shouldn't neglect. Shame is outdated.

-Liking yourself is harder than doing a triple somersault, but the years bring more confidence.

-When you accidentally take selfies, you ask yourself: Is that lady in the picture me?

-You realize that exercising regularly in the past few years was important. Very important.

-SPF is your new favorite acronym, nourishing cream is your guardian angel, and cosmetic technology is your most revolutionary discovery.

-40 is the new 30, especially with a smart device by your side.

-Presbyopia exists and you're not going to get rid of it, but there are some really great glasses to counteract it.

-After decades of hatred, you like that your period comes on time every month.

-Beauty routines can be much more than a mere formality, they can be a pleasure and an enjoyment .

-Pleasant sex is part of self-care, of course.

-You are able to say NO more firmly: to an event, to an unwelcome favor, to your mother-in-law…

-Getting together with friends is becoming increasingly necessary, even if it takes months to plan.

-You accept the "ma'am" label and you don't care at all, you even like it. An elegant lady , of course.

-With true friends , time doesn't pass, even if you only see each other once a year, the fun, the drama and the affection remain intact.

Talking about your worries with someone you trust is a vital must that you shouldn't neglect. Shame is outdated.

-Reggaeton is as far from you as the Earth is from the moon, but Instagram and even TikTok are something to share with your children.

-You start some sentences by saying, "In my day...". And you remember " The Golden Girls ".

-Your parents need your care , the roles are being reversed.

-School WhatsApp groups are not useful: they are a necessary evil that can be silenced .

-Doctor visits become more frequent: for you, your children, your parents…

Not everything changes: years go by and you still hate ironing . And washing dishes, and sweeping…

-Nobody can take away all the dancing you've done , and the best part is that you can keep doing it.

-You repeat expressions your mother used to say word for word. Neither console nor console . And you find it funny.

Hangovers are no longer bearable, so less is more. Another cocktail, please.

-You prefer the morning plan to the night, you're not interested in after-work drinks, and your home is the best place in the world .

This list could be much longer, but we understand that, at 40, you're a very busy woman and that if you've made it this far, it's because you've identified with it. And we're grateful.