I know I am getting older, every day, every year but am I getting old. This Christmas break has me thinking, am I old?

It’s all relative. I expect as when I was 10, and someone was 44 I would have said yes, however 44 probably isn’t old.

I looked up the definition of old; having lived for a long time; no longer young. And so, I looked up the definition of young; having lived or existed for only a short time. I decided that there must be something on a scale between young and old and I am sitting there, not sure what it is called, I am not young, and I am not old.

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I do feel old sometimes when I go to hospital and the people looking after you look like 15/16, or you go to restaurant and the waiter tells you he is 19/20 and you think wow, I remember when I was 19/20…it feels like a long time ago. So relatively I am old compared to these people, but not sure that makes me old.

I always test out – you want to be 20, 30 again? And I reflect and think no, I’ve done that time in my life and I am where I am from those experiences so going back doesn’t sound like a plan.

However, I don’t think I want to keep getting older. Not that I can do anything about it.

If I have a working time machine, I would go back and make some changes to my experiences and life, but since that is unlikely to be possible I try not to dwell on the past and focus in on the future. How do Imake my future amazing.?

If you like big bang, you have to watch that episode.

I start to think that I am likely halfway through my life, if lucky. Therefore, need to make the most of it.

Having things to look forward to.
Doing things you love at work and during your personal time.
Make a difference to people’s live, every day.
So, as I get older, not old. Being extra careful with my energy, time, and investment to ensure it brings me joy, contributes to my life goals and ensures that I am living my best life.

It probably doesn’t matter if I’m old or young, but I don’t think I’m either. It’s just a label.

The new year brings some reflection and 2023 will bring much joy for me and my crew and an ability to make a difference, every day.

PS: I did some more searching and I am middle age…. it’s a large bucket from 40-60. So I really think there needs to be a split and rebranding.

How about you? Do you feel old or young? Given a chance, would you go back and change the past?

If we can help you, reach out for a no obligation chat to Jo Hands on 0459826221, or jo.hands@whiteark.com.au

Article by Jo Hands, Whiteark Founder

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