More than 40 years? Here are 40 things you should stop doing immediately

You are an adult now. It's time to act like one.


Would not it be great to be 20 forever? Well, maybe not entirely. It may be nice to keep on a younger body and savor the enthusiasm of having all your life in front of you. But it is also great to spend ahead and enter your 40s. With age, it comes from confidence, both personally and professionally. Oh, and you will also look for street smarts that can only come after being on this planet for more than a few decades.

Cornbe in your forties It also means let things behind, like eating a pizza at breakfast and living with a gaggle of roommates. This kind of behavior is acceptable when you're just short of a college and trying to make your way around the world, but for a 40-year-old child? Not really.

So, without any other teen, here are 40 things you should seriously consider cutting your life if you are 40 years old or older. You are an adult now. It's time to start acting like one.

1
Sleeping on a mattress that your parents gave you.

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If your mattress is about seven to ten, wait until the next big holiday weekend - when mattresses tend to go for sale and get a new one. Commemorative day, statistically,tends to have the best deals.

2
Buy your glasses, shampoo and tires in the same place.

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It's time to specialize. FindThe good shampoo for your hair And the good glasses for your face. Costco is not the solution; A living room and an optometrist are.

3
Have vague intentions to exercise.

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Do it now. Do it often. Even if it's a walk around the block. If you choose to be sedentary, your body will adapt to this lifestyle and start stoping vital systems because it seems to you that you do not need it. Feed your soul and body giving it the influx of exercise oxygen.

4
Beuveries.

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The damage caused to your liver are more important in your forties than in your 30s. Your liver is trying to follow, but as you get older, the turnover of the cell slows down and the whole process of filtering the wrong substance slows down on A ramp. Then you only walk with it inside you. You can always drink from time to time - a few glasses of winecould even be good for you-But it's time to put an end to the weekends to drink at excess. To find out if you have too much or just enough, discover itWhat are your consumption habits of your health.

5
Wear clothes that are not suitable.

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Oversized pants that will not stay on your size or shirt if tight the buttons are about to blow up the room.Not a nice look. Trust us, nothing feels as glorious as suitable clothes. So consider getting a tailor who can make sure that's the case.

6
Be indebted.

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Start by repaying and canceling all "occasional" credit cards. If you have a target card, this 5% discount that you won at the crate is useless, unless you pay it. Your $ 3 fabric box could end up $ 5.16 if you are balancing at least three months. Purchasing like that (even if they look small) are added. To increase your credit score, repay the card and use it sporadically, but treat it as money.

7
Take the bad supplements of vitamins.

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Too many peoplepop a multivitamin It may not work for them. You may need some vitamins according to your specific metabolism, of your pre-existing conditions or medical history. Based on the results of blood tests, your doctor can give you recommendations on the right dose and the right brand of vitamins.

8
Staying in a relationship that goes nowhere.

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It's time to understand if the person you are with someone youwant to Being with or someone you're just with to avoid being alone. If it's the latter, do not stop. There is definitely someone who suits you well.

9
Do not have a primary doctor.

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The urgent care clinic is for this: urgent.care. They should not treat yourself regularly for colds or influenza or alarming symptoms. Receive a doctor who will get to know you and your story.

10
Using the same password.

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Those of us in our 40s are the first generation of growing up with passwords. But it's still not an excuse to use a password for everything.Do not do so easy for pirates. There are tips to create unique passwords that you can remember and will not invite foreigners to steal your personal information.

11
Using artificial sweeteners.

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If you did not hit the sweetener habit from here now, here is an additional incentive for you. Arecent study Published in the newspaperMoleculesfound that six FDA-approved artificial artificial sweeteners had a toxic effect on the GUT digestive microbes, which affect metabolism. Seriously, each "diet" Cola you drink is playing with the chemistry of your body.

12
Give blindly to charity.

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This may look like acharity And ring like a charitable work, but do some research before sending on your hard earned money. There are internationally recognized charities that give only a small fraction of the donations they receive to victims, researchers or whales they claim to help. The rest of your money goes to gourmet people at the top of the organization.

13
Only drinking water when you are thirsty.

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If you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated. Do not drink water only when you are hot or when you exercise. Do this part of your daily routine. The best way to feed your body is with enough water. The water is essential to all the systems of your body, and it canCause serious damage If you deny your body, the water becomes a habit.

14
Wear flip flops anywhere but a swimming pool, beach or concert Jimmy Buffett.

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You would not wear a swimsuit in the office - give your feet the same professional courtesy.

15
Say "I'll get there tomorrow."

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Whether out of procrastination or fear, all you have put out of need to become a priority. If the turn 40 does not tell us anything else is that life moves quickly. So, you know how fast tomorrow turns itself until next week, then next month, and next year, and so on.

16
"Walking" pain.

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This could be a minor pain, but if it's the result of something serious? You should always go to a doctor and evaluate what's wrong. In addition, continuing to use the part of the plague body you can cause more long-term damage.

17
Wear your hair too long.

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Long hair in your 40s have a way to grow up instantly. For women, we are talking about Gayle Long Crystal; For men, Fabio length. Thins hair As you age, a longer style will only give you a look older than you are, it might also look fat or neglected.

18
Skip the sunscreen.

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Burning by the sun is a bad idea at any age. But after 40 years, exposing your skin to UV rays without sunscreen, pray practically to look prematurely old. The World Health Organization warns that "chronic sun overexposure can change the texture and weaken the elasticity of the skin". They estimate that up to 90% of ridiculous and sag skins are caused by sun exposure. So trust us on sunscreen.

19
Have more big eyes than your bank account.

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To be realisticWhen you buy a house. If you are a family of three, you do not need six bedrooms. And if you are a family of one, buy the house you need now, not one you hope to share with someone else one day. You can buy this house when the weather comes.

20
Transmit the vote.

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You do not need to make phone calls, become a polyst or run for your office yourself. But you can not withdraw from the vote and believe that you still have a say in local, national and global political issues.

21
Eat the same foods forever.

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If you have tried seafood as a child and you have decided that you hate it, give it another shot. Your Golds change and flourish every five to seven years. If you hated something seven or 17 years ago, you may be able to love it now. Explore the menu instead of simply ordering the same old thing. After all, variety is the spice of life.

22
"Forgetting" birthdays.

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Much of being an adult recognizes that the Buck stops with you. You are not a child who can wait for their parents to remember to do their homework or eat their vegetables or go to bed already. Every detail of your life is for you to coordinate and remind you. This includes important dates like when your taxes are due, when you need to be in the office every morning and, perhaps mostly, the anniversary of the day you have married the person you have dedicated to the rest of your life.

23
Living in unorganized dirt.

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Our brain naturally seeks order in chaos. So, if your home is a mess, you will bother you to make the order, completely distracting you from all youshouldto focus on. At the moment when you put these socks in the obstacle, your stress will come down and your concentration will improve.

24
Wear any piece of clothes that is old enough to buy alcohol.

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If you have owned this t-shirt for half of your life, it's time to let it go. It's out of style and probably not in great shape.

If Plaid is back, buy a new plaid. Cups of clothing, fabrics and styles have changed. So, today's flannel is very different from the one you have worn to look like Jordan Catalano in the 90s. It's not vintage, it's just old.

25
Follow your children on social media.

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If you do it surreptitiously to keep the tabs on them and make sure they are safe, it's one thing. It's the right of a parent. But if you have Friends on Facebook or Instagram, because you want to be pals and label them in embarrassing photos and insert yourself into sections of comment in different ways that will deviate, away from the computer.

26
To be late.

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Showing "late mode" is not fashionable at all; it's hard. Keep people waiting because you run behind or you have a fluid relationship with the concept of time means that you have to make a greater effort to be less egocentrated. Being reflected on how your actions affect others is not simply polite, it is a sign of maturity.

27
Pass weekends inside, playing video games.

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We do not say you have to refrain from video games entirely. It would be madness. You are 40 years old, not dead. But no 40 years should answer the question ", what were you doing this weekend?" with, "I playedFortif For 48 hours directly in my underwear. "

28
Do just things to prove that you can always "hang".

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Whether entering a pickup basketball match with half of your age or volunteering to try the challenge of the tide's maize, trying to follow people well below your age. The recipe is only a recipe for the disaster. You will not impress anyone two decades your junior by duplicating their worst instinct. And you could even land in the urgency because of that.

29
Living in the past.

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It can be comforting to reconnect with people and places that helped shape the person you are today. But the home too much in your past can also be a detriment.Some studies Suggested to soak too much nostalgia could even be dangerous, resulting in depression and even psychosis. Do not let the Thursday turn into a perpetual disorder for your youngest days.

30
Using TINDER.

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Dating applications can be a great way to meet people. But Tinder does not apply to dating - it's for casual connections. We do not suggest you jump into a monogamous relationship if you are not ready. But at this stage of your life, you should probably look for more than one night.

31
Buying Booze discounts.

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You do not have to break the bank when you buy alcohol. But at 40, you deserve more than $ 4 wine bottle. Why do not you try something in the $ 15 range? The key with alcohol is the quality, not the quantity. You should beappreciating Your drinks these days, do not push them because they do not taste good.

32
Avoid dairy.

The fact is that you need calcium and the best way to ingest it's per dairy. Of course, there is calcium in the broccoli, but it would take five cups of 90 mg calcium broccoli in each cup with a cup of fat-free yogurt, which has 450 mg of calcium. If you have moderate lactose intolerance, just take a pill and make sure you do your body well.

33
Be obsessed with your personal appearance.

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You do not need to miss yourself to go easier on yourself. There is a merry ball of understanding between sitting in tracksuit pants all day and choose each defect you see in the mirror.

34
Trying to pay your mortgage faster.

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Owning your free and clear house will not improve your credit or financial situation. The loan is there for a long-term return. Concentrate on this extra money to get out of credit card debt, create or complete your IRA / 401K and add to an emergency fund - or better yet, a college fund for your child.

35
Splitting a restaurant bill to the last penny.

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When you dine with friends, do not Nitpick on who ate what and who ordered what glass of expensive wine. Detach your credit card and cut this bill to the center. Or even better, from time to time, pay for the whole group! They will be grateful, and if they are friends, you see regularly, they will soon return the favor.

36
Feel obliged to go out.

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One of the best parts of older growth is to say, "Thank you for the invitation, but I stay at home tonight." A 20-year-old child who declines a night is a recluse, but a 40-year-old person who orders take away and goes on a Friday night watchingGame Of Thrones With his darling in Pajamas, lived his best life.

37
People something on your wall with adhesive tape.

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It's good if you live in a dormitory, but if you are an adult of 40 years, the wall art of your home must be framed. If you do not want or can not afford to fend for money for a custom framing, there are many relatively inexpensive frames in mega stores like IKEA.

38
Publish one billion selfies.

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There is nothing wrong with taking your own self-portrait. But if you post as many selfies as you look like teenagers resembling underperformance, it's time to put the phone.

39
Jump cruciferous vegetables.

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Not a fan of broccoli? Or Brussels sprouts? Or cruciferous vegetables, to this affair? It may be time to overcome your green aversion. On aSTATE STATE PENN 2017, cruciferous vegetables - objects like cabbage, cauliflower and cabbage-kale-protect the barriers of your stomach and prevent inflammation and "Gut FUIDIF".

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Added an explanation to your apologies.

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To say that you are sorry, that's enough. You do not have to justify your behavior or explain too much why you said what you said. When you reach 40, you must realize that when it comes to my apologies, less. A "sorry" with a "but" in the end is not really a "sorry" at all. And if you are looking for habits that are worth picking up at 40, read them40 things you should start immediately after 40 years.

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Categories: Smarter Living
Tags: aging / Over 40
By: hellen
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