Worried about aging? Don’t be. The golden years after 50 can be some of the best of your life if approached with a glass-half-full attitude. As a society, we often tend to dwell on the negatives of aging rather than the many positives. Freedom, control and knowing what you want and who you are, are just a few of the many perks that come with getting older.
Freedom
There’s a certain type of wisdom that comes from having half a century under your belt. You’ve learned the importance of listening to yourself and you’re passed the point of having to listen to other people. 50+ offers you the time and the freedom to do the things you couldn’t when you were busy raising kids and climbing up the corporate ladder. Want to start a band? Do it. Write a book? Go for it. Take up a new hobby? All the power to you. Create your bucket list.
Control
A lot of the first half of your life is dictated by other people. Whether it’s parents, a spouse, kids or your boss, you may have found that everyone was running the show but you. Now that you’re older, you have the opportunity to regain that control and finally do the things that really matter to you. Take this time to focus on the things that got a way from you when you were younger- travel, hobbies, your health. To be blunt, 50+ is a time to be selfish for the first time in your life. Bottom line, do whatever it is that leaves you with a sense of fulfillment.
Self Awareness
You’re at the stage of your life where you finally know both who you are and what you want. Knowing yourself in and out is a luxury not a lot of young people are afforded; take advantage of this opportunity, which comes only after many years of trial and error. With over 50 years of experience to your name, what truly matters most to you becomes clear. Be firm in your beliefs and be proud of the person you’ve become over the years. Self awareness and the wisdom that comes with age can help us learn from the past and embrace the possibilities of the future. No matter how you choose to spend the later half of your life, just ensure you follow your heart-you know it best after all.
We invite you to take control and design your life after 50. Share with us what’s the reflection for you. You have questions? Ask us, because on a daily basis we interact with boomers and seniors and perhaps we may be able to validate facts, share how others design their life and what’s on their priority list or bucket list.
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