Because your 40s aren’t “too late”, they’re your power years!
If you’re a mum over 40 (or a geriatric mum – eek), you’ve probably heard it all. The jokes about being “ancient,” the warnings about being “tired,” the unsolicited comments about your age. But here’s the truth: motherhood in your 40s can be deeply empowering, joyful, and full of clarity that many of us simply didn’t have in our 20s or early 30s.
This is your reminder that you can feel strong, vibrant, confident, and centred – not despite your age, but in many ways because of it.
Here’s how to feel amazing as a mum over 40.
Honour the Wisdom You’ve Earned
By your 40s, you’ve lived enough life to know what truly matters and what doesn’t deserve your energy.
This wisdom is a superpower in motherhood. You’re better at setting boundaries, saying no, and sensing when something feels off.
Use this inner compass. Let it guide everything from your parenting style to your self-care routines.
Build Strength Physically and Mentally
You don’t need to “snap back.” You don’t need to look 25.
But feeling strong in your own body is the foundation of feeling great.
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Gentle strength training (even 10 minutes a day)
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Yoga or Pilates for mobility
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Daily walks for heart and mood
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Magnesium + good sleep hygiene
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Staying hydrated (yes, it matters more now!)
Your 40s metabolism and hormones benefit massively from movement – think consistency rather than intensity.
Stop Comparing Yourself to Younger Mums
Their journey is theirs. Yours has strength, resilience, and perspective.
You bring:
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More financial stability
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Emotional maturity
- Confidence
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Stronger sense of identity
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Deep gratitude for your child
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Ability to prioritise your time and energy
These are gifts — celebrate them.
Celebrate What Makes You Different
Being a mum over 40 is not a limitation.
It’s an identity that can be empowering, joyful, and beautifully grounded.
Here’s what you can embrace:
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You know yourself
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You’ve survived life’s plot twists
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You’re raising children with intention, not pressure
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You appreciate the small things
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You have the courage to parent your way
You’re not an “older mum.”
You’re an evolved one.
Final Thoughts
Feeling great as a mum over 40 isn’t about looking younger — it’s about stepping into your age with confidence, wisdom, and a deeply grounded sense of self.
This chapter of motherhood is rich, meaningful, and entirely yours.
Nurture your body, guard your peace, build your community and let yourself flourish, and HAVE FUN!
With lots of love this December,
Lucy aka Geriatric Mum
