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Tips for the So-Called Mid-Life Crisis
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What is a Mid-Life Crisis Anyhow?
What does a midlife crisis look like for women today? New data shows that three-quarters of women over 35 feel that midlife is a time for: -reinvention (72%) -pursuing new interests (70%) -and maintaining a healthy lifestyle (79%). Photo: Getty Images
Drink LESS than 8 glasses of water each day
Too much water reduces the impact of electrolytes and strains the bladder. Photo: Getty Images
Focus on family bonding
While midlife crises for women are most typically tied to relationship issues, bonding time amongst family is critical. Photo: Getty Images
Rev up the love life
With children sleeping through the night or perhaps even moving out the midlife woman and her spouse should enjoy a renewed sex life. Photo: Getty Images
Periodically reevaluate your choice of contraception
The highest rates of unplanned pregnancies occur in midlife. Photo: Getty Images
Worry more about you
PMS gets worse with age and work and family responsibilities continue to rise, so you need to establish de-stressing routines, including setting aside time to exercise and visit with friends. Photo: Getty Images
Watch your diet
Cut down on salt, reduce your caloric intact by 100 - 200 calories per day and boost your calcium intake ... By midlife, most of us are high-risk for hypertension and heart disease, and cutting salt can save your life and set up your family for healthy habits as they get older. Photo: Getty Images
Embrace your desire to sleep
Now¹s the time to develop good sleep habits to prepare you for the next stage of life as hormonal changes during menopause increase sleep disturbances. Photo: Getty Images
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