by: Alexander Breindel

1. You don’t let others’ opinions determine your life path
2. You stop trying to change what you can’t control
3. You focus on real friendships
4. You make self-care a top priority
5. You stop striving for perfection
6. You learn the difference between problems that need solving and situations that don’t
7. You know how to leave toxic relationships
8. You weigh the consequences of your actions
9. You value your “faults”
10. You realize that complaining isn’t getting you anywhere
11. You prioritize your whole-body wellness
12. You start to ponder what happens after you’re gone
13. You take time to decompress
14. You prioritize happiness over achievement
15. You make finding a fulfilling career a priority
16. You seek meaning over material
17. You get a handle on your work/life balance
18. You get your stress under control
19. You prepare for an empty nest
20. You think about the goals you’ve forgotten
21. You start preparing for retirement
22. You think about life insurance
23. You consider long-term care
24. You ponder your legacy
25. You value reflection over spontaneity
26. You focus on longevity
27. You become okay with saying “no”
28. You follow your instincts
29. Your contextualize your life
30. You stop caring how old you look
31. You invest in your long-term health
32. You think more about yourself
33. You stop comparing yourself to others
34. You value kindness
35. You stop thinking about regrets
36. You stop judging others
37. You stop trying to please everyone
38. You stop being afraid of “missing out”
39. You work smarter, not harder
40. You let others help you