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What no longer bothers you (now you are older!)? You could win a fabulous L'Oreal goodie bag worth £200! NOW CLOSED

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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 26-Jan-15 11:31:12

Talk to L'Oreal about the things that no longer bother you (now you are older!) and you could win a fabulous goodie bag full of L'Oreal must-haves worth £200!

We've been asked by L'Oreal to find out from gransnetters what no longer stresses you out.

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NfkDumpling Wed 28-Jan-15 18:15:24

I no longer worry about my appalling memory. Now I'm at an age when most of my contemporaries have memory problems too so I can now blatently ask someone to remind me of their name without embarrassment.

happysouls Wed 28-Jan-15 18:31:04

I no longer have inhibitions about lots of things that held me back so much when I was younger, plus I don't really care what other people think too much....I do things for me! I enjoy life alot more!

nettymay Wed 28-Jan-15 18:33:01

Time passing does'nt bother me now I am 71

Everyday is a Gift thats why its called The Present Enjoy every one!

walk1992 Wed 28-Jan-15 18:54:21

Early mornings

justgina Wed 28-Jan-15 18:56:35

putting on make up every day! life's too short!

peterhall Wed 28-Jan-15 19:00:31

I just couldn't give a monkeys anymore about 'hair-loss'

suzied Wed 28-Jan-15 19:02:03

I do still care about my appearance, getting hair and nails done etc., but am not worried about competing with others or buying ultra smart suits and coats. I am happy to take a step back and enjoy the here and now.

Micah68 Wed 28-Jan-15 19:14:41

I am more content to 'wait in' for deliveries or tradesmen. I used to feel as if I had missed out on a day if I spent the whole day in the house. Now I am happy to fill the time pottering around catching up on jobs or simply reading or emailing friends.

leiajulie Wed 28-Jan-15 19:23:10

wearing make up when i leave the house

now its au natural unless a special occasion

swilsonleach1 Wed 28-Jan-15 19:29:07

The Mortgage

LOU1ASH1 Wed 28-Jan-15 20:00:05

Not as concerned as the other ladies in the changing room!

lilababb Wed 28-Jan-15 20:31:39

My hair looking a mess and being scrunched up in a bun, its a freedom i thought i would never have smile

Funkyferret Wed 28-Jan-15 21:02:53

I love that I no longer care about following fashion and worrying about not being "on-trend", or whatever they call it. I don't go around in a sack but I choose what I like and what suits me and if there's a fashion trend I like, I may buy it but if it's just silly or not for me I can happily ignore it.

mo3733 Wed 28-Jan-15 21:07:23

needing to look groomed just to go the shops

Ikea1234 Wed 28-Jan-15 21:09:56

I no longer worry about dying young! It ain't Gonna happen now!

grandee2 Wed 28-Jan-15 21:32:49

I agree with others about loving my grey hair. The thing I used to obsess about was matching shoes, bags, gloves etc and the coat had to tone or match - no more! x

andreadimmick Wed 28-Jan-15 21:33:23

speaking out, if people dont like it, tough.

glamnan Wed 28-Jan-15 21:47:22

I now don't worry about wearing the latest fashion in clothing instead I wear what suits me and I feel comfortable in.

lynwestie Wed 28-Jan-15 21:56:59

Making an idiot of myself !!

pennwood Wed 28-Jan-15 21:57:06

Now I do not go out to work & have to conform to company rules I have let my hair grow to below my shoulders. Convention always implied ladies of a certain age could not wear their hair long, but if it is in good condition - why not? So versatile.

jillwebb Wed 28-Jan-15 22:11:03

I dont worry about pleasing everyone I am just myself people like me or they dont (there lose if they dont)

compy99 Wed 28-Jan-15 22:24:49

I no longer worry about having lots of friends. When you are younger you feel that you need lots of friends and end up getting hurt by them, age makes you realise that you have many acquaintances but very few are actuality true friends. Life is much simpler with just one or two friends than trying to be popular with lots of people. A true friend is a true friend, which even if you go a long time without contact, when you do meet up again it is as if you only just spoke.

Dodo123 Wed 28-Jan-15 22:35:28

I don't worry about what people think anymore.

tiddles12 Wed 28-Jan-15 22:37:25

farting out loud....

ogio Wed 28-Jan-15 22:41:15

I am no longer bothered about the wrinkles round my eyes - they are laughter lines and show the happiness I have had in my life!