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Living Well with Janet: 9 Things I've Learned at 39

Oct 16, 2024

Turning 39 sparks deep reflections on life's challenges and transitions. The host shares personal struggles with heartbreak and career shifts, while navigating feelings of loneliness. Emphasis is placed on embracing emotions, the healing power of nature, and the importance of personal rituals. Lessons on self-care highlight the need for pauses amid chaos. Ultimately, humor and joy emerge as vital tools for resilience, encouraging listeners to find positivity in their own journeys.

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Reflecting on the challenges of turning 39 highlights the need for self-kindness amidst societal pressures around midlife milestones.

Shifting life goals from societal expectations to personal happiness reveals the importance of embracing evolving desires during transitions.

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Reflections on Turning 39

Reflecting on the experience of turning 39, the importance of acknowledging the challenges of the past year is emphasized. This period was marked by significant upheaval in both personal and professional aspects of life. The individual shares a sense of feeling overwhelmed by the weight of expectations and societal norms surrounding midlife milestones, leading to a realization that one must practice kindness toward oneself during these tumultuous times. It becomes crucial to identify ways to cope with changes and uncertainties while transitioning gracefully into the next decade.

Intro

2min

Reflections on Turning 39: Embracing Change and Loneliness

7min

Embracing Emotions and Rituals: Lessons from Turning 39

14min

Lessons on Self-Care and Embracing Life's Uncertainties

2min

Embracing Joy and Humor in Life's Journey

2min

Birthdays are an interesting time to reflect and evaluate, and honestly, it’s been one of the harder years of my life. It was the perfect storm - a cataclysm of many things being upheaved, in transition, unsettled, or in flux. Moreover, I turned 39 this year. It’s the year before I enter a new decade - pretty much midlife - and when we are at this stage of life, there are a lot of life milestones that we are confronted with. In some ways, my life does not look how I thought it would at 39. And having to face that reality while still being kind to myself and willing the confidence and fervor that’s required to make change and keep going has been pretty exhausting. But I want to take this episode as an opportunity to share some of the things I’ve learned over the course of my 39 years, and especially this past year. If you are like me, in your late 30s and on the brink of entering your 40s, maybe some of this will resonate. Or, if you’re younger - in your early 30s or 20s - perhaps some of these learnings can be of benefit or inspiration for you.

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Host: Janet Wang

Editor: Victoria Cheng

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