- Life skills to tackle by 40 include learning to make small talk and developing hobbies.
- We put together a list of 20 skills you should master by the time you enter your 40s, based on science, expert opinion, and other sources.
- Each one will help you get closer to success, happiness, and fulfillment.
No one ever really feels like a "grown-up." But if you're approaching 40, well, you are one.
And it's high time you refined some crucial life skills, from staying healthy to saving money.
Below, we've listed 20 skills you should master before you enter your 40s.
SEE ALSO: 10 changes to make in your 30s that will set you up for lifelong success
Negotiating
If the thought of getting into a debate with your boss over how much money you deserve makes you nauseated, you're not alone. It helps to both research and practice, as much as you can stand.
If you're negotiating your salary, the best strategy both for getting what you want and still coming off as friendly is to ask for a range including and above your target number. For example, if you're aiming for a $100,000 salary, you'd suggest a $100,000 to $120,000 salary.
Another trick is to frame your proposal in terms of what you're giving the other person as opposed to what they're losing. So instead of saying, "I want $10,000 for my car," you'd say, "I'll give you my car for $10,000."
Establishing a regular sleep schedule
We know it's hard to hear, but it's helpful to wake up at the same time every day — even on weekends. If you oversleep for even a few days, experts say you risk resetting your body clock to a different cycle, so you'll start getting tired later in the day.
On a related note: Experts also advise against hitting "snooze" and going back to sleep when your alarm goes off in the morning. Instead, hit the snooze button once and use the time until your alarm goes off again to turn on a lamp and do some light stretching.
Making small talk at parties
Chances are good that, if you're feeling awkward about chatting with a bunch of impressive people you've never met, other people are feeling the same way.
But as Marjorie Gubelmann, CEO of Vie Luxe, told Oprah.com: "Even if you won't know anyone and you're feeling intimidated, you must go. Do not stay home. So many people are afraid that no one will talk to them and they'll leave feeling awful — but has that ever happened to you?"
One solid way to improve your small-talk skills — and alleviate some of the pressure you feel — is simply to demonstrate interest in your conversation partner. Ask the person questions, let them talk about themselves, and allow them to teach you something.
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