What is Age Anyway?

“You can’t help getting older But you don’t have to get old.” ~ George Burns

Ask any modern woman how she feels about aging, and more often than not she will affirm that to her ‘age’ is only a number.

Most will, as do I, agree that what we wanted in our 20s was quite different from what we value most in our 30s, 40s, 50s and even 60s.

The core essence of who we are remains the same but other than that everything else keeps evolving. Our needs and wants change. Life shifts. Every decision starts to take on a new meaning. Every relationship, circumstance and major milestone counts.

The 20’s are about experimenting and finding ourselves. Women at this age are open to new experiences, new friendships and relationships. They start to adopt new behaviors, and ways of dressing to find their groove and their own unique personality. They struggle to become comfortable in their own skin, and to accept themselves. Women are more impressionable at this age and get swayed easily by other people’s opinions and will do almost anything to garner a sense of belonging among their peers.

In her 30’s a woman’s focus shifts and she values family and security more than anything else. She becomes more self-assured and focused. She knows what she wants and goes after it. She invests in learning and personal growth, and nurtures…