Do you remember the days when you were able to get up in the morning and jump out of bed with both a physical and mental spring in your step? You could take on whatever life threw at you and there was a word to describe that feeling: Vitality.
Now, fast forward to today. Your cup of coffee is having a hard time getting you going in the morning. Working out is now a chore rather than a reward. You're snapping at others for minor infractions. And you're not even able to connect with your partner on an intimate level like you once did.
If so, you shouldn't feel like you're broken, or feel like you're going to fail. Rather, you're going through what millions of men are experiencing each year, yet few talk about it.
The major thing that differentiates those whose drive fades from those that do not, is that most men do not immediately recognise it, and it's seldom announced. Instead, the fade comes in stages:
- An occurred slowdown in patience
- Decreased energy levels
- Reduced interest in things you used to get excited about
- A general feeling of operating around 70% rather than 100%
"What most men don't know, is that you don't have to surrender your edge just because you've got older."
The decline of drive, motivation and intimate wellness relate back to the same root cause — shifts in hormone balance, accumulated stress, inadequate nutrition, and declining sleep, all lead your body to work in a "run on empty" status. The first part of taking steps to regain your edge is to name and describe what's happening to your body.