I haven't read the other comments, but...this type of article drives me INSANE.
Let's start with the first sentences: "Let’s not kid ourselves. Getting older is a drag, and middle age is particularly fraught with tension." Really? Says who? Personally I think getting older is fantastic. And constantly talking about how awful it is to be old is just buying in to our youth-worshiping culture.
And here's the first "mistake": "Not realizing you need to change." Personally, I think way too many women go to the other extreme and think they have to give up everything they used to do just because they are older.
Then there's this: "It’s a challenge to find flattering clothes at any age, but it’s even harder in middle age. You’ll probably need to fork over more dough for body-squeezing swimsuits and well-fitted business clothes that do the trick." Of course. Because your body must be horribly misshapen and hideous, so you have to work hard to disguise it.
OK, the part about the benefits of exercise and sleep is something I agree with.
Then what about this hair advice? "Choose a cut and color that’s flattering, keeping in mind that it probably won’t be the cut and color that worked for you in your 20s and 30s." That's incredibly vague. If your old look doesn't work, how are you supposed to know what's flattering?
I guess the suggestion about having a fun sex life might also be helpful. But after the way the article started, I was too irritated to take much of it in.
Edited to add:Sorry if this comes across as harsh. Also, Khris, I'm in no way suggesting this wasn't a good post - I think that reading and discussing this type of article can be useful.
