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5 Ways to Avoid a Mid-life Crisis

I met a friend at her house the other day to talk. She had been crying all week because she is turning 50 and struggling with it. She had a lot of dreams of what her life would look like for her and her family. Very few of those dreams have been realized and now that she has reached the midpoint of life, she feels like time is running out. I was heartbroken for her. Have you ever felt like she does? As we talked, we realized she is in the midst of a mid-life crisis.

Mid-life crises have a way of sneaking up on you. They hit you where it hurts. But you can be proactive by using these 5 ways to avoid a mid-life crisis.

1. Plan to evaluate.

Many people who have a mid-life crisis say they felt like their lives weren’t what they wanted them to be, or that they thought they didn’t have a purpose. Instead of letting these feelings and thoughts creep up on you, stay tuned into your feelings as you age. Evaluate your life in the areas of your relationships, your finances, and your spiritual health.

2. Plan to respond.

Once you’ve evaluated where you are in the important areas of your life, plan to respond to what you discover. But keep your overall values in place. Just because you’re unhappy about some parts of your life doesn’t mean you should do something crazy or immoral.

3. Plan to stay positive.

When you face disappointments, do your best to stay positive. No, you can’t undo what’s been done, but you can adjust your attitude to make the best of your situation. You also can stay positive by making it a point to notice the good things in your life. In other words, count your blessings.

4. Plan to stay real.

A mid-life re-evaluation is not for going off to find your “true” self. Keep it real by acknowledging that you do have responsibilities you can’t just toss aside because you’re in a state of adjustment.

5. Plan to be a good example.

People are watching—especially the people who are closest to you: your husband and children. By making wise choices and seeking appropriate guidance instead of doing anything out of character, you set an example for your loved ones. By your example, they can learn how to deal with life when life isn’t what we expected it to be.

Have you ever gone through (or are you currently going through) a mid-life crisis? Share your experience with us. 

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