And the big 4-0 presented itself to me this year. Doesn’t turning forty sound awful? Well, yes it does sound bad but it actually feels pretty amazing! I was really dreading it though and thinking, “Oh No! I’m not that old”! But, ha ha, I really am. Instead of feeling sorry for myself, though, I decided to find 40 reasons why I am happy to be turning forty.

40 Reasons Why Turning Forty is Awesome

1. I am happy to be alive!
2. I like myself
3. I feel young
4. I’m less critical of myself
5. I feel so blessed
6. I’m confident in who I am
7. I know who I’m not
8. I don’t care what others think of me
9. I can do hard things
10. I am brave
11. I am happy
12. I know how to work hard
13. I’ve survived many years of marriage
14. I sleep great every night
15. I am more grateful
16. I’m more observant
17. I can physically still do everything I want to do
18. I don’t hurt
19. My body works
20. I’m ok with my imperfections
21. I take more chances
22. I let small things go
23. I notice the sunsets
24. I enjoy a simple hug
25. I know what I like
26. I notice the good in others
27. I am more kind
28. I know what I don’t like
29. I have a great education
30. I love to learn
31. I take time to do what I like
32. I compliment myself more
33. I am more accepting of others
34. I know what I want
35. I enjoy and appreciate things more
36. I’m more aware of others
38. I can provide for myself
39. I need very little
40. I am more of a person
At twenty I couldn’t even say all of these nice things about myself (maybe only a few), so being forty is way better! I hope you find joy no matter what your age, but I know I will keep my chin up and keep moving forward! Happy Birthday (whenever it is) to you all!