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10 Reasons to love being middle aged

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Cerith Gardiner - published on 01/14/20

There are unique benefits to this stage of life, so live it to the full!

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For decades the term “middle age” has had a negative connotation. But reaching that chapter in life is actually a blessing for many reasons, and more and more people are embracing it as a time to grow and to give of themselves. Click on the slideshow to see why reaching mid-life is actually a privilege, and an opportunity to become your very best self.


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