“I am so less worried about what other people think or what I’m supposed to do.”
—Laurie, age 58
“I feel so much more comfortable in my skin and at ease with who I am. I thought I was confident, but in retrospect, I realize there was so much need to fit in and looking for approval from other people. Now, I’m just happy with where I am and who I am.”
—Rene, age 55
“I enjoy myself much more at this stage of my life because I’m comfortable with who I am and I know what I’m doing.”
—Ruth, age 68
“Before 60, I was always trying to please people. At 60, I just became liberated. I started to rise, but now I’m soaring. I just feel that confidence and comfort with just being who I am is phenomenal.”
—Emily, age 66
Smarter, Wiser and Happier
“I feel life smarter than I did 40-ish years ago. And I feel like there’s more of me inside that I want to bring out.”
—Joanna, age 64
“I’m more patient with myself. I’m happier with what I’ve done in the world, and I know a bit more about what’s really important.”
—Anna, age 69
“I feel smarter, wiser. I feel fitter. I feel more competent to engage with the world. It’s a delicious time, really.”
—Gisela, age 64
“I feel free. I feel more myself than I’ve ever been. As a matter of fact, I’ve never been happier in my life.”
—Karen, age 72
“I found each decade really does get better and better. Now I feel so much better. I look better, but I feel better.”
—Michelle, age 59
Now it’s your turn. Why do you love this time in your life? Tell us in the comments below.