Somethings to do before turning old- As shared

Start making younger friends : Can be a source of fresh ideas and enthusiasm for you." Yay! “Even better, you’ll be a source of inspiration and hope for them. Break a bad habit : It’s never too late to stop smoking, lose weight, start exercising and the benefits will be tangible less stress, more energy, mitigated health problems—and an end to beating yourself up for not being more disciplined. Make a retirement plan : Don’t just retire and hope for the best. Plan now what you want to do when you quit what you’ve always done. Forgive those who’ve wronged you : And ask forgiveness from those you’ve wronged. As the old saying goes, “Resentment is like drinking poison and hoping the other person dies." Assemble a dream team : There’s no time like your 50s to make sure the people who help you—your physician, your lawyer, your CPA, your minister/rabbi, your banker—are the ones you trust to give sound advice about your well-being. Reclaim an old passion : Without passion life becomes stale with no purpose, direction, or meaning. If you don’t have a passion you can develop one with a little imagination. But you will need to train yourself to think outside the box. Cultivate optimism : Look for solutions to challenges, persist even when things don’t go well, understand the power of gratitude, take control of life rather than merely react to it. Seek people who exude these characteristics and emulate their actions. Explore activities you can do by yourself : Start birdwatching (and teach yourself what you need to look for), create your own film club (and watch your fav movies for example), or learn everything about gardening in your area and plan and plant a great garden. ”You need to enjoy your own company,” says Crook, “since it’s the only company you can really count on. It’s okay to talk, laugh, and sing to yourself—and by yourself.” Start saving for your bucket list : Don’t wait until you’re 60 or older to think about financing a Himalayan trek or taking the family on a special cruise. Create a savings plan now that will get you that much closer to emptying the bucket. Make changes that matter to you : No matter how old you are, it's never too late to change your life for the better. Read this article to learn how to make changes on both the inside and outside to feel more fulfilled, happy, and at peace.