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Being Closer to 40 Really Hits Home
The year 2025 is well underway and no doubt you’ve heard the whole ‘new year, new me’ chatter from friends, family and unknown randoms online.
Well, I’m about to add to that.
Because this year I’m going full-on cliche.
Yes, this year I’ve decided to get my health in check, my fitness on point and to finally stop dicking around and actually try hard to achieve something worthwhile with my writing goals.
I know, I know, you’ve heard it all before. We all have. But this year I’m going to make a change.
A change to my lifestyle choices. A change to my work ethic. And a change in my overall mindset towards life.
I have to.
Being on the back end of your 30s and closer to 40 really hits home and makes you realise time moves fast.
It feels like only yesterday I was in my 20s, running amok, living a carefree life and feeling like time was on my side.
But not any more, no.
Now I’ve a family to raise, responsibilities to keep and I’ve noticed a few grey hairs beginning to sprout through in my beard and eyebrows.
