1. Cruise control. No more speeding or sudden breaks but a smooth, relaxed drive through life. It doesn't mean you're not impulsive anymore but spraining your knee on the dance floor is no longer an ambition.
2. Free counselling. You are your own psychologist (and believe me it might not be a pretty picture), doctor-patient confidentiality is not an issue and, best of all, it's free.
3. No more parallel universe. Woman-wife and woman-mama have now converged into one well-balanced woman.
4. Fashion finders. From fashion victims to style setters, the 40s is a groovy reality check. Your dress sense is now famously stylish.
5. No more. Congratulations! You have now acquired the skill to just say, ‘NO'!
6. Limitless awareness. You are free from the burden of chasing limitless possibilities. You already know you cannot do anything you want in the world.
7. No more doodling. You want to catch every passing moment of your life as you've realised that you're already on the other side of the fence.
8. Panic is passé. Your 40s are a great lubricant for your internal brakes. You are no longer looking the other way while speeding ahead.
9. Mama is mum. The only mama whose voice is heard loud and clear is you! Your own mum has given up on you by now.
10. Size is another prize. The digits of your IQ say more about who you are than the double digits on your clothes tag.
