Psychology Today | 13.10.2026 20:43
“Young people don’t realize how good they have it,” we remark as adults. Young life flourishes with defining moments, age-related milestones, and motivation for the future. Mid-life experiences, in contrast, range from perceived crises to the wisdom of maturity, often both. Yet aging does not need to be a negative experience, particularly for people who are able to maintain a sense of peace and happiness throughout the lifespan through a perception of control. Research explains.
