I’m better at letting go what isn’t important..especially at work. I take care of my health more.. exercising, eating healthy..this should all become a habit.. better physical health translates to better mental health. At this stage..I think to myself..geesh..life is so short.

Happy Happy Belated Birthday 🥳 OP!

At your age - it is nice to have that freeing feeling of not giving a flying flip what ANYone out there thinks or says about you.

You also have gained much wisdom & will definitely gain a ton more as the years progress.

Prioritize sleep, sunscreen + water.
Keep your weight in check, make sure to move every day and be grateful for all of your friendships!

The days of effortlessly maintaining your weight are drawing to a close. Sex is not better but life is overall because your hope has not yet died. Remaining in shape will ensure you continue to get plenty of attention. Make any big professional changes now because it's really not too late, although you may feel it is.

Anonymous wrote:I laugh out loud at people who think 35 is old.


Congrats, OP. You’re right on the cusp of being old enough to be taken seriously. Not yet - but close.

+1
35 was bliss. Finally old enough to be taken seriously but still young enough to look good. I miss it.

Anonymous wrote:Take care of yourself. For me, that means cutting down (or out) alcohol, simple processed carbs/sugary foods, not eating too close to bedtime, practicing mindfulness or relaxation, and paying attention to my bowel movements.

+1

Plus have to lose about 30-40 pounds.

Traveling and starting a family are almost opposite.

If you want a family, do it now. People say your eggs might not be as plentiful but I find that you get tired faster after having a kid so you must be in good health or you won't be able to keep up. But, at least you are a bit wiser than previous years. But, don't over think things. Keep things simple.

If you don't want to have a family, keep traveling, and doing things. Exercise and all.

Mid 30s was awesome. I just had a kid. Stopped caring about what people thought. Rose up in my career. Confidence is amazing and being busy helps clarify whats important and focus on that and let the crap go. Im 40 and its only getting better. Kids are older and i sleep more. Husband got snipped and my post nursing libido is back. Its pretty good even given the pandemic.

At least 70% of these answers are about appearance only. There are some good ones about enjoying your life, taking time to travel while still healthy, having better relationships, or starting a family.

But then again you seem really weird about aging based on your response to the PP who mentioned aging because of having two children past 35. If it’s any consolation, your emotional age seems to be around 15.

Happy birthday! I turned 39 last week. In the latter half of my 30s, I have had 2 kids (had my first at 33), transitioned to a more demanding job, bought a new house, renovated part of that house, read tons of books, bought and periodically used a Peloton, and enjoyed working from home for two years. I think the late 30s are a great time. You should be either hitting your stride in terms of where you want your life to be, or figuring that out and acting on it. Now is the time. Good luck!