At what age does life start to get better?
Academics have found increasing evidence that happiness through adulthood is U-shaped – life satisfaction falls in our 20s and 30s, then hits a trough in our late 40s before increasing until our 80s. Forget the saying that life begins at 40 – it's 50 we should be looking toward.
Does life ever get easier?
According to a new study, there IS a point where life gets EASIER. And that point is . . . age 44. The study found that people stress out in their 20s over things like finding a job, saving money, and dating . . . and people stress in their 30s over things like moving up in a career and starting a family.
Does life get better at 40?
Along with physical changes, you also undergo psychological and emotional changes. The good news is that one survey found that life is better once you turn 40. 40-year-olds tend to face less stress. They also tend to feel happier and more confident too.