What does it mean when you feel 21 in the sack (thanks to your hot new BF!)
but 51 at the gym?
See how four SELF readers have turned the clock backor forward.
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I never have to pretend to be someone other than who I am when I’m with him."
Financial age:5 “I’ve never understoodhow to save, much less how toinvest my money.
How to become more fiscally matureIdentify thelife goalsthat excite you most (e.g., buying a house).
You’ll be motivated to make more responsible financial decisions.
Now I only try out for roles that speak to my soul.
Physical age: 25"I just had a baby, but my body is resilient.
Somehow I have the energy to care for my son, work full-timeandwrite my screenplay.
I also have an active sex life and social life, and I teachyoga.
I have curves, stretch marks and leg veins.
But appreciating your body is all about attitude.
I love what I have!”
How to feel physically youngerRegular exercise is critical, but that doesn’t have to mean marathoning!
I got a degree in communications, landed my own radio show and wrote four self-improvement books.
But I just met someone I’m very excited about.
After years of feelingromantically immature, I hope to finally feel my age in love."
It used to be that I would go out and often skip the gym the next morning.
But recently, I consciously committed to working out.
I took uprunningtwo years ago, and it’s addictiveI just did a half marathon.
I’ve also learned exactly how late I can stay out and still feel fine the next day.
I’m more energetic, stronger, abetter sleeperand I love the way my clothes fit now.
Plus, exercise keeps me in a good mood!"
Social age: 25"I love to hang out and have fun," Bergman says.
“I have a lot of youngerfriends, and we go out a lot!
It helps that my live-in boyfriend is as social as I am.
I’m making the most of the time I have before Ipossiblyget married and have kids.
But right now, I don’t have to worry about anyone else.
There’s a glorious freedom in that.”
How to shave years off your social lifeYou don’t have to hit uphappy hour!
Joining a group that piques your interest orvolunteeringcan help rebuild or solidify friendships.
“Putting yourself in new situations also sparks curiosity, which is a youthful quality,” Tugade explains.
Photo Credit: Rebeeca Greenfield
