There’s no denying that the ageing process is something everyone goes through, whether they want to or not! As you reach your 50th birthday, you will undoubtedly look back at what you’ve done in your life and what you can expect in your future.
50 is an interesting milestone in anyone’s life because you’ll start thinking about certain things you probably never gave much thought to when you were 49 or younger. With that in mind, here are some of the things you’ll most likely think about in your 50s:
What Will Happen When I Die?
More so than ever given what we are living through it’s probably no surprise that you’ll think more about what will happen when you transition to other planes of existence. Yes, you might consider what might occur once you die, but your thoughts will more likely be about how your death will affect those closest to you.
You’ll start thinking more about things like funerals, life insurance policies, and what legacy you’ll be leaving your family and close friends. You may even think more about creating and completing a “bucket list”, such as skydiving or travelling around the world in a motorhome!
Should I Eat Better?
It’s no secret that many people experience age-related health problems. As you can imagine, one subject at the forefront of many people’s minds as they reach their 50s is whether they should be improving their diet.
There’s plenty of research to show that consuming a healthy, balanced diet rich in nutrients and with low fat can have a positive impact on a person’s health. It’s a topic that everyone of all ages should be thinking about, not least when they reach their 50s.
Should I Do More Exercise?
People in their 50s that think a lot about their diet will also be considering whether they need to have a more active lifestyle or not. The sad truth is that it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of “I’ve worked hard all my life, so I deserve to be lazy now.”
Simple acts like going for a walk in your local area, cycling for a couple of miles, or going for a swim twice a week are better than leading a mostly sedentary lifestyle. Your heart, lungs, and everything else in your body will thank you for it!
Should I Retire Early?
At the time of writing, the state pension age for most people is in their late 60s. If you’ve just turned 50, you still have almost 20 years to go before you can receive your state pension. Of course, that doesn’t mean people must retire when they reach that age.
People can retire whenever they wish in their life, but it obviously makes sense to guarantee that you can pay your bills each month when you stop working!
Should I Be Slowing Down?
Last but not least, if you lead a very active lifestyle and always have a busy social calendar, you might be wondering whether you should slow down or not. The answer is, it depends!
If you are physically healthy, you eat well and aren’t abusing your body with lots of alcohol or smoking heavily, for example, there’s probably no need to slow down. Continue having fun and enjoying your life!
Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. ~ Mark Twain
Louise Mercieca
Nutritional Therapist
Personal Trainer
Award-winning Author
Food writer
Presenter on Early Years TV Food
Keynote speaker
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