5 Ways to Navigate Middle Age

The midlife crisis strikes fear into our hearts but it's really an opportunity and a turning point. Not everyone suffers from a midlife crisis, but middle age (or middle youth, as I prefer to think of it) certainly seems to be a time of evaluation and transition. As we move from being someone's parent or partner to possibly striking out on our own once more or entering a new phase of life, it can be somewhat daunting. So, here are my top five ways of navigating middle age and remembering to have fun along the way.
1. Buy a motorbike if you want to:Just check out what your reasons are for doing so. The same applies to the sexy new car and the Botox injections. Are you trying to recapture your youth? If so, is this the way to go about it? And who wants this so-called lost youth? Let's face it, we knew nothing back then even though we thought we knew everything. The only disadvantage to us now is that we physically have a few more miles on the clock. Since we can't do anything about those, what's the point worrying? Enjoy your new bike.
2. Work out what you need for your well-being:Now really isn't the time for developing bad habits. We chucked those when we realised we could no longer cope with the 24 hour sessions and still turn up for work on time. Take care of your physical health and your mental health and emotional needs will be easier to meet too. If you're planning on a new exercise regime, have a chat with your doctor. I know it's dull but you want to enjoy getting fit and staying fit, don't you?
3. Look both ways before crossingIf you're my age, then I'm guessing you remember the Green Cross man and the Tufty Club, both guardians of road safety. Remember that the Green Cross Man told us that he wouldn't always be there? Well, he wasn't kidding, was he? We have new crossroads to negotiate when we reach middle age. It's a bit like being a teenager again. All these choices we will suddenly find ourselves faced with are a bit like having to take our options again in third year; and if you think "how am I supposed to know what to do for the rest of my life" then you're really not alone. It's not such a bad thing either. Take a close look at all of your options. If you need help with this, this is what a coach can help you with!
4. Be hopefulIf you're at the stage where you are reassessing your life4A0-107 practice exam, do this from a hopeful and positive stance. I know that's easier said than done; only, really, it isn't. This is a choice. You can design your life from a position of power, or you can assume that control of what you do is entirely out of your hands.
5. Enjoy the midlife makeoverThis can be an immensely positive experience. It may involve ending relationships or leaving jobs, and if this is the case, you may be surprised by how you feel (relief is often cited as a primary emotion). However, a word of caution; throwing away perfectly good jobs and relationships in the name of taking control of one's life is not necessarily the way to go. Really, if it ain't broke, don't fix it unless you want to irrevocably ruin things.
If you navigate your middle youth well, you'll have more fun than you've ever had in your life before.
Let's do a straw poll. 190-832Who wants to trade in teenage acne, and thinking you know it all, for strength of character, experience and the power to make great decisions?
I bet I know what your answer is.