50 Things To Do When You Turn 50

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Have you never left North America? Make it a goal to go to at least one other continent before you turn 50. A trip through Europe sounds like a perfect 50th birthday gift to me! 18. Learn how to scuba dive. It really is quite an amazing place to see and hike, so make sure you get all details ahead of your visit care of this handy post I wrote. A wine tasting. A good one will explain so much about the vino that you never knew before. A great one will let you take wine home too. Sometimes it can be a simple night away from home, even in the same city, that helps you recharge. If you still have young children, this can be especially good for your mental health. Let dad or an aunt take care of the kiddos and treat yourself to a lavish night on your own. 13.- Break free from the past by throwing things out No point heading out to explore the UK and not being able to enjoy a walk in the wonderful countryside.

Or book out your favourite small restaurant for just you and your friends. Another idea straight from my husband's playbook. Told you he was good at the birthday things. Even if you typically meditate for a few minutes each day, there is something about longer periods of meditation that feel so much more grounding and even offer breakthroughs. If you want to take it further, consider en entire day of silence and meditation at a retreat center. I’ve done it three times and boy does it reset your system. 25.- Host a costume or theme party You can read about the history of my blog here and why I am so passionate about the cause of women’s illiteracy. Body You don’t have to live in Paris or Milan to go to a fashion show. National department stores and small local boutiques often host fashion shows. So, send out a chic invitation, gather your friends and show everyone just how fabulous 50 can be. 25. Host a Roast This list is not set in stone as it is possible that 1-2 items may change depending on logistics, natural disasters and personal circumstances. BusinessFrom food festivals to literary festivals, music festivals to beer festivals, film festivals to comedy festivals, there’s so many that take place across the country and the year that you’ll be hard-pushed to find something that doesn’t fit your schedule. Do a Life Expectancy Calculator test. So, how many years have you got left? Write down five things you’d really like to do in that time.

While many expect to have fallen in love, got married, bought a house and had children by the time they reach the big 5-0, Brits aged over 50 also think you should have learned a second language, quit a job and gone skinny dipping.

As my business is online this would work out perfectly for me to continue getting things done. Turning Dreams to Reality Oysters are a particular fav and there’s few better places to sample them than the great Kent seaside destination of Whitstable. And you can’t beat some vinegary chips on the pebbles by the Pier – just watch out for the seagulls! Then make a shortlist of the most important or significant ones so that you can set goals to achieve them. Perhaps you have always dreamed of climbing a particular peak. Why not save that trek for your 50th birthday? Of course, make sure you complete adequate training leading up to your climb. Otherwise, you will feel older by the end of the day instead of energized and proud. 3. See your favorite entertainer or show.