- Turtlenecks will always be in vogue.
- Nobody actually uses Tumblr or Snapchat, right?
- I’m not hungover; I must have picked up a bug.
- Tube tops are ageless; I’ll wear them whenever I want.
- I have little in common with people in their 50s.
- My vision is perfectly fine; this menu’s font is just quirky.
- I have tons of time to start saving for college.
- I can totally prepare for a half-marathon in just six weeks.
- This eye cream is definitely doing its job.
- Were there really that many unknowns at the Grammys this year?
- I should have my ID ready; they’re checking at the bar.
- Of course, I know Chris Pine… he’s that actor from that film.
- I adore the Teacups ride at the fair.
- My memory isn’t fading; I simply have more to recall.
- When did Victoria’s Secret stop catering to its actual customers? There’s nothing in this catalog that suits me.
- My younger colleagues see me as the trendy one.
- I’m totally pulling off these distressed skinny jeans. Is it getting warmer in here?
- I don’t miss my awkward twenties at all. Why is this AARP brochure in my mailbox?
- Sure, I can handle one more shot!
- I’m fortunate I can still indulge in whatever I crave.
- Nobody noticed that little chin hair.
- Let me demonstrate how to do a cartwheel.
- Julia Roberts and Mel Gibson should have been cast in Fifty Shades of Grey.
- I won’t feel tired tomorrow.
- This is the most stylish of all Lands’ End tankinis.
- I’ll shed those extra two pounds over the weekend.
- Just one more cup of coffee won’t hurt.
- How did I occupy my free time before having kids?
- It’s not a mood swing; I’m just exhausted.
- If it is a mood swing, it’s definitely not due to hormones.
- Okay, it might be hormonal, but at least I’m not approaching menopause.
This article first appeared on March 30, 2015.
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In summary, as we navigate through our 40s, it’s common to tell ourselves little white lies about fashion, health, and aging. From believing we can still rock that tube top to convincing ourselves that our memory is just fine, we often overlook the reality of our changing lives. Embracing these changes while staying connected to valuable resources can make all the difference.