The first quarter of a person’s life is usually dictated by family, teachers and other mentors. The transition from young adulthood and living completely on your own can be fun and exciting. This period in a person’s life usually flies by. This is why by the time a person reaches what is considered the middle point of life, deep reexamination of oneself begins.

During childhood and all throughout young adulthood, most people have some sort of idea of how they want their life to shape up. These ideas often consist of living healthy lifestyles which may include incorporating cell u loss and exercise. A clear vision of what type of career is present as well. You can ask a young child what they want to be when they grow up, and most will tell you! Even in childhood, people aspire to do the things they love.

However, sometimes these dreams do not come true for whatever reason. The vision of fancy brown boots that come along with the expensive car have not happened. So what went wrong? This is when people start asking themselves these questions.

Responsibilities such as work, parenting and everything that is associated with it can take a tool on a person. During this phase, instead of focusing on your goals and dreams you were probably focused on the needs and wants of others. Once you have reached your midlife phase, these responsibilities are a little less demanding which gives you the opportunity to take a look at what you want.

This freedom gives a person the ability to turn inward. Children that have taken up your time are probably grown, or at a point where they do not need you as much. This can be freeing to a person that has spent decades looking after others.

Creative sides come out at this point. People pick up new hobbies, or even change career paths! Personal tastes in clothing and style may change as well. A woman who was not into fashion or appearance can suddenly really care about how she looks and what she wears. An average woman can turn into a fashionista and start caring about the latest fashion in tote handbags!

A new beginning is what many people find when they revert inward at this stage in life. Since many of the responsibilities that were weighing them down are now done, or almost done, more time can be devoted to following their own dreams and passions. Although this period can be a tough one to deal with, when an individual figures out what is really fulfilling to them on a personal level this can do a lot for the quality of life.