Turning 40? 13 Hacks for a Better Life

I’m turning 40 soon. You too?

I still catch myself talking about the 2000s like they were yesterday. In my mind, "millennial" still means early 30s, but wow, we age too.

Here we are, halfway through, digging through trauma, raising kids, using old-school emojis, still renting.

If you haven’t done a little life spring cleaning before hitting 40, here’s some common sense advice:

1. Sleep Smarter

7–8 hours is damage control. Aim for 10 PM. Your body will thank you.

2. Rethink Alcohol

Recovery takes longer. It wrecks your skin, sleep, patience, and stamina. Cut back, or better, quit. Best life hack.

3. Eat Like a Grown-Up

Would your grandma recognize this as food? Are you eating a reasonable amount? That’s the whole formula.

4. Supplement Wisely

Vitamin D, magnesium, omega-3. No need to overcomplicate it.

5. Move More, Perform Less

Walk. Take the stairs. Carry your own bags. Dig up the garden. Have some zoomies.

6. Skincare: Less, But Better

Clean, hydrate, protect. One morning serum, one at night, SPF always. Swap heavy foundation for tinted serums. Glow, rather than mask.

7. Silence the Inner Critic

Cynicism isn’t a flex. Gossip, envy, and negativity drain you. Let them go.

8. Bring Music Back

Vinyl, streaming, radio, doesn’t matter. Just press play.

9. Dress for Yourself

You survived ‘90s trends. You’ve earned the right to wear whatever feels good.

10. Date Like You Mean It

Single, married..doesn’t matter. Go on real dates. A dinner with real plates. A film, a walk, a bench in the park. It does wonders.

11. Get Help If You Need It

Aging parents, career stress, multitasking overload. Therapy = maintenance.

12. Find Something Bigger

Write the book. Volunteer. Teach. Help. Do work that matters beyond you.

13. Permission to Reinvent

Life runs in chapters. Change the job, the city, the haircut. Start fresh, whenever.

That’s it. Find your lane. Win your race. Onward.

Stay Cool and Sober,

High Sobriety Club