Complete transformation- inside and out. Divorced single mom of 2 teens doing it all by myself. Rebuilding my life one step at a time!
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I have graciously embraced the life lessons that only time can teach. One such lesson for me is self-care does NOT = self-ISH! I believe it’s ok to focus on your health- both inside AND out! I’m Gen X and basically raised myself without the help of many modern conveniences. Today I am relishing the advances in health and beauty as well as modern technology. Plastic surgery, Botox, laser treatments, etc. are commonplace and have made over 40 look (and feel) better than ANY generation before us!
How do you stay fabulous?Daily exercise and a positive mindset are so, SO crucial over 40! When you feel good physically, you feel good emotionally and mentally. I try to eat healthy but I also allow myself to indulge - it’s all about balance. If I’m on a stringent diet and don’t allow myself to have fun on weekends, I’m miserable. I also try to stay positive and treat others with kindness. You don’t get to my age without going through some “stuff” - and I have learned life is too short to spend it holding grudges.
What would you do with the $40,000?I would pay off my debt, enroll in some college courses to advance my career. and take my children on a much needed vacation. I quit my previous career to stay home and raise my children. After my divorce, I was left scrambling for a job. I got very lucky and have a great position at a local university- but I am capable of bigger and better things that will put me in a better position financially in the long run.
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