The Peak of Happiness at 47
Are you truly happy? If you’re 47 years old, the answer might just be yes. A recent survey has shown that Brits reach their peak health and happiness at this age. This is great news for 47-year-olds, including celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian, James Corden, and Zoe Saldana, as well as NASA astronaut Christina Koch, who recently made history by flying around the moon.
The survey, conducted by TePe, found that Brits feel fitter, happier, and more confident in their late 40s than ever before. According to Miranda Pascucci, Head of Clinical Education and Dental Therapist at TePe, this is because people start focusing on internal health rather than appearance.
“As people get older, many begin to realise that health isn’t just about what’s visible,” she explained. “It’s about how you feel and how well your body functions.”
For the survey, experts questioned 2,000 Brits about when they believe health and happiness peaks in life. The results showed that nearly half (47 per cent) of over-40s say life gets healthier in later life because they finally understand their bodies better. Others mentioned being more conscious about their health and wellbeing, while 32 per cent said they are more likely to buy healthier foods.
Many respondents reported that the wild days of partying and boozing are behind them by their 40s. More than a quarter (28 per cent) said they party and drink far less than they did in their 20s and 30s, while 26 per cent said their children or grandchildren keep them on their toes.
What’s more, almost a third (35 per cent) said they care less about pleasing others and instead focus on their own wellbeing.
This news comes as no surprise to many Brits, who regularly take to social media to express their happiness in their 40s. TikToker @tammy.stylist shared: “40s hits you massively. Everyone sees it as such a bad thing, but I feel like my 40s has been so much better than my 30s. I know who I am. I’ve got boundaries in place. I’ve got rid of all the bad apples.”
@self_care_with_emma added: “I think our 40s are maybe our best years. We start to feel comfortable in our own skins, we don’t stress about the little things that used to worry us sick and we don’t care what other people think.”
And @rachaelpotash said: “40 wasn’t the end of anything – it was the beginning of EVERYTHING.”
Changing Perceptions of Age
The news comes shortly after another survey of more than 2,000 Brits found that you’re seen as old from the age of 69. For this survey, Seven Seas quizzed thousands of British adults about when they think ageing really starts.
Previous studies have suggested that old age begins as early as 62. However, the new findings indicate that Brits’ attitudes to age are shifting. “While we may be pushing the idea of ‘old’ further into the future, the data suggests many of us are still putting off the habits that help us age well,” explained Donna Bartoli, Wellness Expert & Health Coach.
“And if 69 really is the new ‘old’, then the time to look after our future health isn’t later, it’s now.”
