At 45, I never thought I’d be the guy who needed 10 hours of sleep just to function. But when it became my daily routine, I had to ask myself — is this normal, or a sign something’s off?
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Lately, I’ve been sleeping way more than I used to — like I just can’t get enough rest. As a man in my 40s, I started wondering if this was normal or if something deeper was going on.
I used to say, “It’s too late for me.” But when I finally quit in my 50s, my body—and life—proved me wrong.
After 20+ years of smoking, I finally found a mix of tools and mindset that worked. Here’s what helped me quit.
I thought I was stronger than nicotine, but it turned out to be stronger than I imagined—especially after 40.
I wanted to quit so badly, but cigarettes still had a grip on me. Here’s what I realized about my addiction and emotions.
It took decades, but I finally stopped performing. Not because I don’t care—but because I care too much about being real. There’s a quiet power in being yourself, even when it doesn’t please everyone.
When I was younger, I thought strength meant control. Now I see it in softness, in letting things touch me. That shift didn’t happen overnight. It happened when life cracked me open and I realized I didn’t need to seal ...
There’s a strange grief in realizing the version of yourself you worked so hard to build may not fit anymore. But there’s also freedom in knowing it’s not too late to shift. That’s something only time can teach.
It took me years to realize that being social isn’t the same as being connected. I still love people—I just love myself enough now to choose when and how. Aging has made me gentler with my energy.
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