It's ok to be wrong. When we were in our teens and twenties, even our thirties, it was uncool to be wrong, and embarrassing.

It's ok to be alone. Relationships and friendships in our younger days tended to be all consuming affairs. If we were ever alone, it meant the relationship/ friendship was failing somehow. Now it's a sign we've grown and trust the relationship. It's also ok not to be in one.

It's ok to say no. Being unable to say no as our younger selves set us up for unnecessary unhappiness. It's always ok to say no.

It's ok to be immature. In our teens and twenties, we were always trying to prove that we were adult, so immaturity was frowned upon. However, in our forties, we know that we still have a long way to go and a lot to learn and it's ok to admit that.
 
It's ok to be grown up. It's ok to act in control of your grown up self, if you are.

It's ok to be playful. Playing is good. The older we get, the more we realise that children know so much more about enjoyment than we do.

It's ok to rest. Yes, it is ok to rest. Our teen/ 20/ 30 year old selves would have been better placed to learn that years ago.

It's ok to be right. Pretending to be wrong to keep the status quo, or keeping silent about it when you're right, is people pleasing. In our 40s, we're starting to learn what a waste of time this is.

It's ok to shine. We were all made to shine in our various ways, yet so many younger people hide their light. People need to see your light, so go ahead and shine!

It's ok to be children to our parents. To our parents, we will always be children. That can be annoying, and it can be wonderful. Especially when we need a cuddle.

Written by the Team @ TBW