The 10 Things I’ve Stopped Feeling Guilty About in Midlife

2026-02-11 11:54

From blog Gwen Lives Well

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The 10 Things I’ve Stopped Feeling Guilty About in Midlife

There’s something that happens in midlife that no one really prepares you for. It’s not loud. It’s not dramatic. It’s quiet clarity. One day, you realize you’re tired — not in a “need more sleep” way — but tired of explaining, apologizing, and carrying guilt that was never yours to begin with. And slowly, almost without noticing, you start letting things go. Here are ten things I’ve officially stopped feeling guilty about in midlife. If you’re here too, you might recognize yourself in a few of them. 1. Saying no without a long explanation “No” is a complete sentence. I no longer feel the need to justify it with a story,...

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