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What should you be doing in your 50s?
Educate yourself
- Take a language course. Aside from the fun of it, learning a new language is always great since you never know when you might encounter the need for such.
- Learn arts and crafts.
- Learn restoration.
- Study photography.
- Learn to play a musical instrument.
- Learn to cook.
- Study the humanities.
- Watch documentaries.
How can I stay healthy after 50?
Stay Heart Smart
- Aim for moderate exercise each day like walking, swimming, biking, or dancing.
- Eat a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and lean meats.
- Kick smoking to the curb!
- Develop healthy ways to cope with stress.
- Practice good sleep hygiene, and get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night.
What happens to your life when you turn 50?
You start doing the things that bring you joy. By the time you hit 50, those people-pleasing tendencies you clung to in your earlier years have fallen by the wayside. At 50, people start to realized that “what matters most in life is their happiness and the happiness that they bring to those they love and care for,” says Kulaga.
What are the best things to do in your 50s?
Enjoy more flexibility and a stronger body in your 50s by taking up yoga. Not only is yoga great for limbering up stiff joints, it’s also an ideal way to get those lean muscles you’ve always wanted. Traveling alone when you’re younger might not have seemed like much fun, but now that you’re a little older, treat yourself to a solo trip.
Are your 50s really that difficult?
“Having gone through breast cancer (age 50), surgery to remove a benign brain tumor (age 52), and a hysterectomy (age 55), one might think that I’d consider my 50s to have been pretty difficult,” says Joanne Goldwater, associate dean of studies at St. Mary’s College in Maryland. “They would be wrong.
How can you improve your mental health before you turn 50?
Talking about your feelings can be tough, but therapy can be a real treat. Commit yourself to more introspection and a more positive outlook by giving therapy a try. By the time you hit 50, life has likely given you plenty to be thankful, making it the perfect time to start giving back.