How to Handle a Major Birthday

All birthdays are special, but some are more significant than others. For adults, these are usually milestone birthdays. The zero at the end of the number seems to make some people acutely feel the passage of time. Since birthdays are times to celebrate, your attitude will determine how well you handle each major birthday.

Instructions

1. Children can't wait to become a year older. For adolescents, each birthday signifies more freedom. As adults, it is important to use a major birthday as a time of reassessment.

2. Plan to try something new in honor of yourself. Learn to paint, or knit, try skydiving, or another career, volunteer, or learn to speak another language. Just try something you've never done before.

3. If you have been busy taking care of the people you love, carve out some time to take care of yourself. Allow your loved ones to pamper you.

4. When someone asks what you'd like for your major birthday, tell them. People can't read your mind and you both will be happier if you express your desires.

5. Embrace your own style. By now, you probably know what you like and don't like. If you want to dye your hair or wear sweats, embrace your personal style.

6. Don't take anything for granted. Enjoy the small pleasures of your everyday life.

7. Give yourself credit for who you are and who you are still becoming.